APRILIA RS 50 - 1999 Manual page 31

NOTE
The electrical components function only when the igni-
tion switch (A) is in the " " (ON) position.
The lights are illuminated only when the engine is running.
1) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (
 
WARNING
Do not use the engine stop switch to stop the engine while
the motorcycle is moving.
With the switch (1) in the "

start the engine. The engine can be stopped by moving the
switch (1) to the " " (OFF) position.
 
Do not leave the ignition on if you have stopped the engine
by moving the engine stop switch to the "
as this will discharge the battery.
When the motorcycle has come to rest after stopping the

engine with the engine stop switch, turn the ignition switch
(A) to the " " (OFF) position.

2) STARTER SWITCH ( )
When the starter switch is depressed, the starter is engaged
and the engine will start. For starting, see p. 48 (STARTING).
COLD START LEVER
The cold start lever (3) is located on the right side of the carbu-
retor. It can be reached from above through the opening be-
tween the fairing and the frame. To operate the cold start lever,
push the lever downward.

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" (ON) position it is possible to
CAUTION

" (OFF) position
When the engine is warmed up, before you ride away, while hold-
ing at least one brake, engage neutral (the green neutral light "
(4) will illuminate). Allow the engine to warm up thoroughly.
 
Do not attempt to disengage the cold start lever by hand. It
automatically returns to its initial proper position when the
throttle grip is twisted.
Do not ride away with the cold start lever pushed downward.
For the first few moments, do not accelerate hard. Allow the
engine to thoroughly warm up before you demand full per-
formance.
Rotating the throttle grip (5) completely counterclockwise
(open), quickly, and releasing it immediately, will disengage
the cold start lever.
You will hear a metallic snap which signals that the cold start
lever has returned to its disengaged position.
CAUTION
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