Starting Up The Engine - PIAGGIO MP3 300 hpe 2020 Manual

Starting up the engine (02_09, 02_10, 02_11)

The vehicle is equipped with a system that inhibits start up, controlled by an emer-
gency engine stop switch «Q». The engine can not be turned on when the engine stop
switch is turned to «OFF».
If the engine is turned on, it is turned off when the emergency stop switch is turned to
«OFF».
The vehicle is fitted with direct drive automatic transmission. Therefore, always start
the engine with the throttle at a minimum; to start-off from stationary position, pro-
gressively twist the throttle grip. The vehicle is equipped with an electrical fuel pump
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that switches on automatically as soon as the engine is started. The vehicle is provided
with a front suspension lock system. When the front suspension lock system is acti-
vated, a sensor under the saddle, which will prevent the vehicle from moving but not
starting up the engine, if the driver is not seated properly in driving position.
In order to start the engine:
1. Put the vehicle on its stand and make sure the rear wheel is off the ground.
2. Keep the throttle twist grip «S» at idling.
3. Insert the key into the switch «A» and turn it to «ON» position;.
4. Make sure that switch «Q» is set to «ON».
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5. Pull lever of the front brake «R» or of the rear brake «I», then press starter button
«U».
WARNING
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES THE REAR WHEEL TURN EVEN
WHEN THE THROTTLE IS SLIGHTLY TWISTED. RELEASE THE BRAKE CARE-
FULLY AFTER STARTING, AND THEN ACCELERATE GRADUALLY.
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