Stopping The Engine - APRILIA SXV 450 2008 Manual

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Engage at least a break lever and do not accelerate until you set off.
CAUTION
DUE TO THE ENGINE'S TIGHT MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES AND THE
FACT THAT OIL DUCTS ARE SIZED FOR SPORTS USAGE, THE ENGINE MAY
NOT START AT TEMPERATURES LOWER THAN 0 °C (32 °F). DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO START THE ENGINE TIME AND TIME AGAIN TO AVOID DAMAGING THE
STARTER MOTOR. IT IS THEREFORE ADVISABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN-
DOORS, PARTICULARLY DURING THE WINTER.
CAUTION
03_13
DO NOT SET OFF SUDDENLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. RIDE AT LOW
SPEED FOR SEVERAL KILOMETRES. THIS WILL ALLOW THE ENGINE TO
WARM UP AND REDUCE POLLUTING EMISSIONS AND FUEL CONSUMPTION.

Stopping the engine (03_14)

It is very important to select an adequate parking spot, in compliance with road signals
and the guidelines described below.
CAUTION
PARK ON SAFE AND LEVEL GROUND TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM FALL-
ING.
DO NOT LEAN THE MOTORCYCLE ON A WALL OR LAY ON THE GROUND.
MAKE SURE THE MOTORCYCLE AND ESPECIALLY ITS HOT PARTS DO NOT
POSE ANY RISK TO PEOPLE OR CHILDREN. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR MOTOR-
CYCLE UNATTENDED WITH THE ENGINE ON OR THE KEY IN THE IGNITION
SWITCH.
DO NOT SEAT ON THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN THE STAND IS LOWERED.
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