Starting - APRILIA SCARABEO 50 2T - 2005 Manual

STARTING

WARNING
E x h a u s t g a s e s c o n t a i n c a r b o n
monoxide, which is extremely toxic if
inhaled.
Do not start the engine in an enclosed
space or poorly ventilated area.
Failure to observe this warning may
lead to loss of consciousness or even
death by asphyxia.
Do not get on the vehicle for starting it.
32 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 2T - Scarabeo 50 4T - Scarabeo 100 4T
1
ELECTRIC STARTING
u Place the vehicle on the centre stand on
firm and level ground.
u Make sure that the dimmer switch (2) is
in position "
u Set the ignition switch (3) to position " ".
Lock at least one wheel, by pulling a
u
brake lever (4).
If this operation is not carried out, the
start relay receives no current and
therefore the starter does not run.
NOTE
After a long period of inactivity,
carry out the operations described at
page 34 (STARTING AFTER A LONG
PERIOD OF INACTIVITY).
2
".
NOTE
Do not hold down the starter
button " " for more than five seconds or
the battery could run down. If the engine
does not start in this lapse of time, wait ten
seconds and press the starter button " "
again.
50 2T
Press the starter button " " (1) without
accelerating and release it as soon as the
engine starts.
504T 1004T
Press the starter button " " (1), open the
throttle grip of 1/8 (see picture) and release
it as soon as the engine is started.