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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).
If the idle becomes irregular, too fast, or
too slow, it must be adjusted.
To adjust the idle:
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, which is extremely poisonous if in-
haled.
Do not start the engine in closed or bad-
ly-ventilated rooms.
Failure to observe this warning may
cause loss of consciousness or even
lead to death by asphyxia.
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Ride for a few miles until the engine
reaches normal running temperature,
see p. 15 (Coolant temperature indicator
h
"
").
N
Pull in the clutch lever (1) completely and
put the shift lever (2) in neutral so that
q
the green "
" light (3) is on.
N
Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with
both wheels resting on the ground.
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Observe the tachometer.
The engine must idle 1,400 ± 100 rpm, CO
1% [+ 1% – 0.5% (total range from 0.5%
to 2%)].
If it does not:
WARNING
Do not adjust the air adjusting screw.
Doing so will upset the idling perfor-
mance of your engine, as well as in-
creasing exhaust emissions.
N
Adjust the knob (4) positioned on the left
side of the vehicle.
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase
engine rpm.
Rotate the knob counterclockwise to de-
crease the engine rpm.
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Accelerate and decelerate the engine a
few times to make sure, when the throttle
returns to idle, that the engine idle speed
is still correct.
NOTE
If necessary, contact your Local
aprilia Dealer.
use and maintenance Pegaso 650
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