APRILIA RALLY 50 - 2000 Manual page 35

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Avoid pressing the start push button "
Fig. 21) when the engine is running: this may
damage the starter.
Do not accelerate and pull the brake levers at the
same time until you move off.
Warm the engine up before leaving.
Once the engine has warmed up, rotate the cold start
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lever " " (1-Fig. 22) upwards.
KICK START
For the kick start, proceed as follows:
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
Move to the left side of the vehicle.
Turn the ignition switch (Fig. 19) to position "
To avoid losing control of the vehicle during the star-
ting, lock both wheels by putting on the brake levers
(Fig. 20).
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Do not push down the kick starter with the
engine on.
Push down the kick starter with your right foot, relea-
sing it immediately. If necessary, repeat the operati-
on until the engine starts.
STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY
After a long period of inactivity, proceed as follows:
Move the ignition switch (Fig. 19) to position "
Make the starter run for about ten seconds, in order to
ensure the filling up of the float chamber.
To start the engine:
Rotate the cold start lever "
Slightly open the throttle, then carry out the electric
starting procedure (or KICK START).
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Fig. 21
Fig. 22
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