APRILIA CAPONORD Manual page 96

To start:
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Turn on the engine.
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Adjust the inclination of the rear-view mirrors to ensure proper visibility.
CAUTION
WITH THE VEHICLE AT A STANDSTILL, PRACTICE USING THE REAR-VIEW
MIRRORS. THE MIRRORS ARE CONVEX, SO OBJECTS MAY SEEM FARTHER
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AWAY THAN THEY REALLY ARE. THESE MIRRORS OFFER A WIDE-ANGLE
VIEW AND ONLY EXPERIENCE HELPS YOU JUDGE THE DISTANCE SEPARAT-
ING YOU AND THE VEHICLE BEHIND.
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With throttle grip (2) closed (Pos. A) and engine at idle, operate the clutch
lever (3).
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Push the gearbox lever (4) downward to select the first gear.
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Release the clutch lever (activated during start-up).
CAUTION
WHEN TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, DO NOT RELEASE THE CLUTCH TOO
QUICKLY OR SUDDENLY, AS THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP OR
THE VEHICLE TO REAR UP ON THE BACK WHEEL. DO NOT ACCELERATE
SUDDENLY WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH FOR THE SAME REASON.
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