Running In; Starting Up The Engine - APRILIA SR MAX 300 i.e. Manual

Running in (02_06)

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.
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Starting up the engine (02_07, 02_08, 02_09, 02_10)

The vehicle is fitted with an ignition disabling system controlled by the emergency cut-
off switch «F» and the side stand switch. The engine cannot start if the side stand is
down or if the RUN/OFF switch is set to OFF If the engine is running, it shuts off when
the side stand is lowered or the RUN/OFF switch is pressed when 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 electric pump and
a starter that switch on automatically as soon as the engine is started. In order to start
the engine and before pressing the starter button «B», pull and hold the front brake
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lever «D» or the rear brake lever «M» to actuate the specific start-up enabling switch
1. Rest the scooter on its centre stand «E», making sure the rear wheel does not touch
the ground.
2. Keep the throttle grip «C» completely untwisted.
3. Insert the key into the switch «A» and turn it to «ON».
4. Make sure that the switch «F» «RUN/OFF» is set to «RUN» and that the side stand
«L» is folded up.
5. Pull either the front, «D», or the rear, «M», brake lever, then press the starter button
«B».
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