Running In; Starting Up The Engine - PIAGGIO MP3 125 i.e. HYBRID Manual

Running in (02_24)

DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS
MAX. SPEED. AVOID OPENING THE THROTTLE GRIP COMPLETELY OR KEEP-
ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE
FIRST 1000 KM INCREASE SPEED PROGRESSIVELY, IF POSSIBLE, UNTIL THE
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IS OBTAINED.
CAUTION
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IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE VEHICLE, PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE
RULES LISTED ABOVE.

Starting up the engine (02_25, 02_26, 02_27)

HYBRID ENGINE
In the HYBRID POWER or HYBRID CHARGE, riding mode the petrol engine cannot
be started if the emergency stop switch "N" is turned OFF.
A running engine automatically shuts 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,
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progressively twist the throttle grip. The vehicle is equipped with an electrical fuel
pump that switches on automatically as soon as the engine is started. The vehicle has
a front suspension locking system; a sensor placed under the saddle will prevent the
vehicle riding, but not its starting-up, if the rider is not seated in riding position.
In order to start the vehicle:
1. Rest the vehicle on its centre stand, ensuring the rear wheel is not touching the
ground.
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