Starting Up The Engine - PIAGGIO xevo 250IE User Manual

CAUTION
IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE VEHICLE, PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE
RULES LISTED ABOVE.
Running in
WARNING
DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS
MAXIMUM SPEED. AVOID TWISTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FULLY OR KEEP-
ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE
FIRST 1000 KM, GRADUALLY INCREASE SPEED UNTIL REACHING THE MAX-
IMUM PERFORMANCE.

Starting up the engine (02_05, 02_06, 02_07)

The vehicle is supplied with an ignition cut-off system, activated by the emergency
cut-off switch. The engine cannot be started if the ignition cut-off switch is in the OFF
position
A running engine automatically switches off when the ignition cut-off switch is set to
OFF.
The vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission with direct drive, so that starting
is effected by turning the throttle grip to idle speed; to start-off from stationary position,
progressively twist the throttle grip. The vehicle is equipped with an electrical fuel
02_05
pump that switches on automatically as soon as the engine is started.
In order to start up the vehicle:
1. Rest the vehicle on its centre-stand, ensuring the rear wheel is not touching the
ground.
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