APRILIA RS 125 - 1996 Manual page 44

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Fig. 22
Fig. 23
STARTING
a
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
which is extremely noxious if inhaled.
Avoid starting the vehicle in closed or
badly-ventilated rooms.
The non-observance of these warnings could
cause loss of consciousness or even lead to
death by asphyxia.
c
The stand is provided with an automatic
recovery device.
– Before starting the engine, let the side stand up
and block at least one wheel, in order to avoid los-
ing control of the vehicle.
If this operation is carried out on uphill or downhill
roads, be particularly careful;
– turn the fuel cock to position "ON" (Fig. 22);
– turn the ignition switch to position "
– put the gears in neutral (green warning light
q
" " on);
– move the engine stop switch (1-Fig. 23) to position
n
" ";
– press the start push button "
leased throttle grip.
If the engine is cold, rotate the lever "
wards (1-Fig. 24).
n
";
r
" (2-Fig. 23) with re-
e
" down-