Starting - APRILIA RS 50 - 1999 Manual

 
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
which is extremely poisonous if inhaled.
Avoid starting the engine in closed or
badly-ventilated rooms.
The non-observance of this warning may
cause loss of consciousness or even lead
to death by asphyxia.
NOTE
When the side stand is extended
the engine will not start unless the trans-
mission is in neutral. Note also that if you
attempt to shift into gear with the side
stand down, the engine will stop.
With the side stand retracted, the engine
may be started with the gear selector in
neutral without pulling in the clutch lever.
The engine may be started while the trans-
mission is in gear only if the clutch lever is
pulled in.
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48 use and maintenance RS 50
 
WARNING
When the motorcycle is lifted to the ver-
tical position when it has been sitting
on the side stand, the side stand re-
tracts automatically as it is spring load-
ed.
Be careful not to drop the motorcycle
when you first sit on it.
Retract the side stand.
Sit astride the motorcycle.
Move the fuel valve lever (1) to the "ON"
position.
Rotate the ignition key (2) to the "
(ON) position.
Hold the motorcycle in place by applying
at least one brake.
Put the shift lever (3) in neutral so that
the green " " light is on.
Move the engine stop switch (4) to the
" " (ON) position.

Make sure the dimmer switch (5) is in the
low beam " " position.
If the engine is cold, depress the cold
start lever (6).
NOTE
To avoid discharging the battery,
and possibly damaging the starter, do not
keep the starter button depressed for more
than 5 or 10 seconds. If the engine does
not start in this time, wait for 10 seconds
and try again.
 
CAUTION
Do not depress the starter button "
(7) when the engine is running. This will
damage the starter and other important
"
engine components.
Press the starter button "
the engine. Leave the throttle in the idle
position. Release the button as soon as
the engine catches.

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" (7) to start