APRILIA SCARABEO 125 - 2003 Manual page 108

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6
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If the engine does not start in three or
four seconds, slightly rotate the throttle
grip (7) (Pos. B), keeping the starter
push-button " " (6) pressed.
CAUTION
As soon as the engine has started, the
engine oil pressure warning light "
(4) must go out.
If this does not occur, or if the warning
light comes on while the engine is
running, this means that the pressure in
the circuit is insufficient.
I n t h i s c a s e , s t o p t h e e n g i n e
immediately and contact an aprilia
Official Dealer.
Do not use the vehicle with insufficient
engine oil, in order to avoid damaging
the engine components.
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Keep at least one brake lever pulled and
do not accelerate until you start.
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use and maintenance Scarabeo 125 - Scarabeo 200
CAUTION
Never leave abruptly with cold engine.
To reduce the emission of polluting
substances and the consumption of
fuel, warm the engine up by proceeding
at low speed for the first miles.
" STARTING WITH FLOODED ENGINE
If the starting is not carried out properly or if
there is too much fuel in the intake ducts
and in the carburettor, the engine may get
flooded.
To clean a flooded engine:
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Press the starter push-button " " (6) for
a few seconds (letting the engine crank)
with completely open throttle (7) (Pos.
C).
STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE
When the room temperature is low (near or
below 0°C), it may be difficult to start the
engine at the first attempt.
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In this case:
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Keep the starter push-button " " (6)
pressed for five seconds and at the
same time rotate the throttle grip (7)
moderately (Pos. B).
If the engine starts:
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Release the throttle grip (7) (Pos. A).
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If the idling is unstable, twist the throttle
grip (8) slightly and frequently.
If the engine does not start:
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Wait a few seconds and repeat the cold
START PROCEDURE.
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If necessary, remove the spark plug, see
p. 52 (SPARK PLUG) and make sure
that it is not wet.
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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.
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Press the starter push-button " " (6)
and let the starter run for about five
seconds without accelerating.