Departure And Drive - APRILIA PEGASO 650 IE - 2004 Manual

DEPARTURE AND DRIVE

WARNING
Do not position any object inside the
front part of the fairing (between the
handlebar and the dashboard), in order
n o t t o h i n d e r t h e r o t a t i o n o f t h e
handlebar and visibility toward the
dashboard.
NOTE
Before departure, carefully read
the "safe drive" chapter, see p. 5 (SAFE
DRIVE).
CAUTION
If the low fuel warning light " " (1)
positioned on the dashboard comes on
while the vehicle is running, this means
b
that 5 of fuel are still available in the
tank.
Provide for topping up as soon as
possible, see p. 24 (FUEL).
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WARNING
If you drive without passenger, make
sure that the passenger footrests are
folded.
While riding, keep your hands on the
grips and your feet on the footrests.
NEVER RIDE IN ANY POSITION OTHER
THAN THOSE INDICATED.
WARNING
If you drive with a passenger, instruct
him/her so that he/she does not create
problems during manouvres.
Before leaving, make sure that the
stand is completely up.
To leave:
u Start the engine, see p. 41 (STARTING).
u Adjust the inclination of the rear-view
mirrors correctly.
CAUTION
With the vehicle at rest, try to get
acquainted with the use of the rear-view
mirrors. The reflecting surface is
convex, therefore the objects seem to
be farther away than they actually are.
These mirrors offer a "wide-angle" view
and only experience will allow you to
evaluate the distance of the following
vehicles correctly.
u With released throttle grip (2) (Pos.A)
and engine idling, pull the clutch lever (3)
completely.
u Engage the first gear, by pushing the
gear lever (4) downwards.
u Release the brake lever (pulled on the
starting).