PIAGGIO MP3 LT 500 i.e. Series Manual page 55

2. Hold the throttle grip «S» in the idle position.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch «A» and turn it to «ON».
4. Make sure that switch «Q» is set to «ON».
5. Pull either the front «R» or rear «I» brake lever and afterwards press the starter
button «U».
WARNING
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THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES THE REAR WHEEL TURN EVEN
WHEN THE THROTTLE IS SLIGHTLY TWISTED. RELEASE THE BRAKE CARE-
FULLY AFTER STARTING, AND THEN ACCELERATE GRADUALLY.
CAUTION
WITH ENGINE ON AND FRONT SUSPENSION LOCKED, WHEN THE RIDER
GOES IN DRIVING POSITION ON THE SADDLE, THE INJECTION SYSTEM PRO-
VIDES A TIME OF ABOUT HALF A SECOND BEFORE RESPONDING TO THE
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OPENING OF THE THROTTLE GRIP.
TO ENSURE THE MAXIMUM RIDING SAFETY AND TO AVOID ABRUPT AND
DANGEROUS STARTS, DO NOT OPEN THE THROTTLE GRIP DURING THIS
SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.
CAUTION
DO NOT START-UP THE ENGINE IN CLOSED AREAS BECAUSE EXHAUST
GASES ARE TOXIC.
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