APRILIA SCARABEO 50 2T - 2005 Manual page 34

STARTING WITH FLOODED ENGINE
If the starting is not carried out properly or if
there is too much fuel in the intake ducts,
the engine may get flooded.
To clean a flooded engine:
u Press the starter button " " (1) for a few
seconds (letting the engine crank) with
completely open throttle (2) (pos. A).
34 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 2T - Scarabeo 50 4T - Scarabeo 100 4T
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STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE
If ambient temperature is low (close to or
below 0°C), you may have trouble starting
the engine at the first attempt.
If so:
u Press starter button " " (1) and rotate
simultaneously the throttle twistgrip (2).
If the engine starts:
u Release of the throttle twistgrip (2).
u If idle speed is erratic, flip the throttle grip
(2) moderately several times.
To start, see page 35 (MOVING OFF AND
RIDING).
If the engine fails to start
Wait a few seconds and repeat the COLD
2
START PROCEDURE.
If necessary, remove the spark plug, see
u
page 57 (SPARK PLUG) and make sure
that it is not wet.
u 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.
u Press the start push-button " " (1) 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.
If so:
u Press the starter push-button " " (1) for
about five seconds, in order to ensure
the filling of the float chamber.