Important Points And Cautions For Starting Engine - Sym Jet Euro X 50 Manual

9. IMPORTANT POINTS AND CAUTIONS FOR STARTING ENGINE

CAUTION:
Check that the engine and fuel volumes are at adequate levels before starting the engine.
When starting the engine the main stand must be firmly on the ground and the rear brake must be
engaged. This will prevent the scooter from suddenly jerking forward.
Turn ignition switch key to the "ON" position.
1. Apply hand (foot) rear wheel brake.
2. Do not accelerate, press starter button
when the brake is applied.
[We care for you! Before drive off, keep the
hand (foot) brake applied on the rear wheel.]
CAUTION:
If the engine does not start after the starter button has been pressed for 3~5 seconds rotate the
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throttle 1/8 to1/4
To avoid damage the starter, do not continuously press the starter button for more than 15
seconds.
It is harder to start the engine after the scooter has not been used for a long period of time or after
the fuel tank has been run dry. In these situations it may be necessary to press the starter button
several times. When do so keep the throttle in the closed position.
The engine may need several minutes to warm up if the scooter has not been used for a long
period of time.
Exhaust contains harmful gas (CO), always start the engine at a well ventilated area.
【When starting engine with starting lever】
Turn the main switch to ON, press the starting lever forcefully by foot with the throttle valve handle at
the close position.
If engine is difficult to start with the starting lever when the engine is cold, rotating the throttle valve
1/8~1/4 turns will make the start easier.
Put the starting lever back to its original position after the engine has been started.
CAUTION:
When starting the scooter with the kick starter lever, the main stand must be firmly on the ground
and the rear brake must be engaged.
Periodically starting the engine with the kick starter lever will keep the kick starter lever in good
working condition.
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open and press the starter button again.
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1/4
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