Catalytic Silencer; Automatic Transmission - Gilera Runner 125VX Manual

Catalytic silencer

CAUTION
TAMPERING WITH THE CATALYTIC MUFFLER MAY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE
TO THE ENGINE
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CAUTION
WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CAT-
ALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS BE CAREFUL THAT THE MUF-
FLER DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO
AVOID SERIOUS BURNS.
CAUTION
DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UN-
BURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN,
CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT.

Automatic transmission

To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic trans-
mission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. The system is designed to give the best
possible performance in terms of both acceleration and consumption, on level ground
and uphill, thanks to the adjustments made to engine speed and transmitted torque.
If you have to stop on an uphill slope (traffic lights, traffic jam, etc.) only use the brake
to keep the vehicle still, leaving the motor running at idling speed. Using the motor to
keep the vehicle still can cause the clutch to overheat. This problem is due to the
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