Malaguti Phantom F12R User Manual page 129

4.4.1 KICK STARTER
This vehicle features a kick starter (P-Fig.19) for
emergency kick starting (using the kick starter pedal).
Kick starting is particularly "handy" when the battery is
When using the kick starter, make sure the battery is
If you notice faults in the electrical starting system,
have the vehicle checked and serviced by an
Authorised MALAGUTI Service Centre as soon as
possible.
To start the engine with the kick starter:
• Put the vehicle on its stand, turn the lever (A-Fig.19)
of the kick starter outwards.
Keep both hands on the handlebar. Using your left
•
hand, pull the rear brake lever to prevent the vehicle
moving. With your right hand, grasp the throttle grip
• Put your right foot on the lever (A-Fig.19) (do not
kick) and apply light pressure to pressurise the piston
without turning the throttle grip, until the engine
starts normally.
Note: if you have not used your vehicle for a
attempt. In this case, turn the throttle grip a little
and repeat the starting procedure.
Fig.19
P A
27
1
2
3
4
5
6
ENG