MOTO GUZZI V1000 G5 Owner's Manual page 23

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
Controls before starting
Ensure that:
• ignition key is in the start position (mark «An
on key has to be in line with mark «S » on the
rev-counter panel (fig. 5);
• there is sufficient fuel in the tank (warning
light «fuel» is out);
• warning light «brake» (fuel level in braking
circuit (reservoirs) is not lit);
• the oil in the sump is at correct level ;
• the following warning lights are lit: «oil» (red),
«gen
n
(red), when night riding: «1» red for USA,
green for Europe) ;
• «starter» control lever for cold engine start is
in positi on «Sn (fig. 28).
Starting a cold engine
After checking the above , turn twist grip '/. turn
towards the rider, pull the clutch lever fully , and
press start button «An (fig. 7).
As soon as the engine has started and before
returning the starter lever in riding position «Sn
(fig. 28) allow the engine to idle for a few se-
conds in the hot season and a few minutes in
the cold season.
Should the starter lever be left in starting posi-
tion «S n when riding, there would be irregular
carburation and increased fuel consumption: wor-
se still, the engine might seize because of too
much petrol going into the cylinders.
Caution - If the orange light in the panel does not
light up when mark "A » on the key is lined up
with mark " 8 ,, on the rev-counter bracket (fig . 5),
this means a gear is engaged and the pedal has
to be moved to the neutral position in between
low and second gear.
Starting a hot engine
Same as for a cold engine, except that in this
case «starter» lever has not to be set to the start
pOSition «S n (fig . 28) as this would richen the
carburation too much.
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