Riding Instructions; Starting A Cold Engine - MOTO GUZZI V 50 Owner's Manual

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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS

Checking
Before starting the engine ensure that:
there is sufficient fuel in the tank;
the oil in the engine sump is at correct level;
•
the ignition key is in position «A» (see Pict. 4);
•
the following warning lights are lit:
•
pressure, generator);
(parking light [town driving] for night
green
riding) ;
the starter lever for a
•
ting position (<<A» Pict.

Starting a cold engine

After checking all the above, open the throttle
grip 1/4 turn, pull the clutch lever fully, eventually
move switch «B» (Pict. 6) to position «1» (ride),
and press start button «A» (start) Pict. 6.
When the engine has started, let it idle for a few
red (oil
(neutral indicator);
orange
is in star­
cold engine
28).
seconds in the hot season and a few minutes in
the cold season before returning the start
Should the starter lever be left on «A
whilst riding, carburation will be irregular with
g really increased fuel consumption and worse
still the possibility of seizures due to too much
fuel going into the cylinders.
Caution: If the orange warning light is not lit,
with the ignition key in starting position (Pict. 4)
this means that the gearbox is not in neutral po­
sition. An engine starting under that circumstance
could be very dangerous; it is therefore recom­
mended to always ensure the gearbox is in neu­
tral position before starting.
Starting a hot engme
In this case it is not necess ary to place the
starter control lever to starting position (<< A »
Pict. 28) as this would richen the carburation
too much.
lever.
( Pict. 28)
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