APRILIA RS 50 - 1999 Manual page 49

 
CAUTION
If the 2 stroke oil warning light "
is illuminated, this means that the 2
stroke oil reserve is being used. Top up
th e 2 strok e o il tank, see p. 36 (2
STROKE OIL TANK).
 
WARNING
If you run your engine without 2 stroke
oil, it will seize. This can cause an up-
set with consequent risk of serious inju-
ry or even death.
 
Never ride off briskly with a cold engine.
Allow the engine to warm up by riding
slowly for the first few miles.
Starting a warm engine:
Before attempting to start the motor, en-
sure that the cold start lever is not en-
gaged, see p. 31 (COLD START LE-
VER).

STARTING WITH A FLOODED ENGINE
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If for some reason the engine fails to start
after several attempts, it is possible that
the engine may be flooded. That is, there
may be too much gasoline in the inlet
manifold and the carburetor.
To purge the flooding:
Depress the starter button "
few seconds (letting the engine spin
over) while holding the throttle (9) in a
completely open position (Pos. A).
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STARTING WITH VERY COLD AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES
When the ambient temperature is very
cold (less than 0°C) it may be difficult to
start the engine on the first try.
If this occurs:
Depress the cold start lever (6).
Depress the starter button "
about 10 seconds, at the same time,
open the throttle (9) slightly.
If the engine starts:
Release the throttle grip (9).
After letting the engine run for a few sec-
onds, disengage the cold start lever (6),
see p. 31 (COLD START LEVER).
If idle is uneven, open the throttle (9)
slightly.
If the engine does not start:
Wait for a few seconds and repeat the
above starting procedure.
STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF
INACTIVITY
After a long period of inactivity, run the
starter for about 10 seconds with the throt-
tle in the closed position to fill the float
chamber.
To start the engine, open the throttle
slightly and carry out the starting proce-
dure.
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