APRILIA SCARABEO 50 - 1997 Manual page 29

KICK START
For the kick start, proceed as follows:
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
Move to the left side of the vehicle.
Make sure that the light switch (1) is in
position " ".
•
Make sure that the dimmer switch (2)
is in position " ".
Turn the ignition switch (3) to position
" ".
To avoid losing control of the vehicle dur-
ing the starting, lock both wheels by
putting on the brake levers (4).

Do not push down the kick start-
er with the engine on.
Push down the kick starter (7) with your
right foot, releasing it immediately.
If necessary, repeat the operation until
the engine starts.
STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF
INACTIVITY
After a long period of inactivity, proceed as
follows:
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
Make sure that the light switch (1) is in
position " ".
•
Make sure that the dimmer switch (2)
is in position " ".
Turn
the ignition switch (3) to position " ".
Make the starter run for about 10 sec-
onds, in order to ensure the filling up of
the float chamber.
To start the engine:
Rotate the cold start lever " " (6) clock-
wise (outwards) (pos. A).
Slightly open the throttle, then carry out
the electric starting procedure (or KICK
START).
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