If The Engine Does Not Start; Starting After A Long Period Of Inactivity; Departure And Drive - APRILIA LEONARDO 125 - 1999 Manual

If the engine does not start.

Wait a few seconds and repeat the cold
START PROCEDURE.
If necessary, remove the spark plug, see
p. 54 (SPARK PLUG) and make sure
that it is not wet.
If the spark plug is wet, clean and dry it.
Before reinstalling it:
NOTE
Put a clean cloth on the cylinder,
near the spark plug seat, in order to protect
it from oil sprays.
Press the start push button " " (7) and
let the starter run for about five seconds
without accelerating.
STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD
OF INACTIVITY
After a long period of inactivity, if the start
is not immediate, this may be due to the
fact that the fuel circuit is partially empty.
In this case:
Press the start push button " " (7) for
about ten seconds, in order to ensure the
filling of the float chamber.
NOTE
Before departure, carefully read
the "safe drive" chapter, see p. 5 (SAFE
DRIVE).
CAUTION
If the low fuel warning light " " (9) posi-
tioned on the dashboard comes on
while the vehicle is running, this means
that the electric reserve is operating
and there are still
of fuel available. Refuel as soon as pos-
sible, see p. 24 (FUEL).
WARNING
If you drive without passenger, make
sure that the passenger footrests are
folded.
While riding, keep your hands on the
grips and your feet on the footrests.
NEVER RIDE IN ANY POSITION OTHER
THAN THOSE INDICATED.
If you drive with a passenger, instruct
him/her so that he/she does not create
problems during manoeuvres.
Before leaving, make sure that the
stand/stands is/are completely up.
L L
1,8 ( 1,5 )
To leave:
Release the throttle grip (8) (pos. A), put
on the rear brake, then move the vehicle
down the stand.
Get on the vehicle, keeping at least one
foot on the ground in order not to lose
balance.
Adjust the inclination of the rear-view
mirrors correctly.
With the vehicle at rest, try to get ac-
quainted with the use of the rear-view
mirrors. The reflecting surface is con-
vex, therefore the objects seem to be
farther away than they actually are.
These mirrors offer a "wide-angle" view
and only experience will allow you to
evaluate the distance of the following
vehicles correctly.
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