APRILIA SCARABEO 500 - 2002 Manual page 121

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Release the brake lever and accelerate,
by turning the throttle twistgrip slightly;
the vehicle will start moving.
CAUTION
Do not move off abruptly after starting
the engine from cold.
Ride at low speed until covering several
kilometres. This will allow the engine to
w a r m u p a n d r e d u c e p o l l u t i n g
emissions and fuel consumption.
WARNING
Avoid harsh accelerations and slow
down gradually or you might lose
control of the vehicle.
Avoid harsh braking. Slow down and
apply both brakes. Adjust the pressure
on the brakes to decelerate gradually.
Using one brake only reduces braking
force significantly and may lock a wheel
resulting in loss of grip. To stop while
riding uphill, close the throttle and
simply use the brakes to keep the
vehicle steady. Using the engine to
keep the vehicle steady may result in
the converter overheating.
WARNING
When approaching a bend, slow down
or brake in good time. Take the bend at
steady speed or accelerate slightly.
Late braking may put the vehicle into a
skid.
Use the brakes sparingly when riding
downhill, or the brake lining may
overheat and impair braking efficiency.
Use engine braking and apply both
b r a k e s i n t e r m i t t e n t l y . N e v e r r i d e
downhill with the engine off. When
riding on wet or slippery surfaces (such
as snow, ice, mud), slow down, avoid
harsh braking and do not swerve
suddenly to avoid skidding.
Watch for skid hazards and changes in
the road surface. Uneven road surfaces,
r a i l s , i n s p e c t i o n c o v e r s , p a i n t e d
signals, construction site metal covers
become slippery in rainy weather and
must be negotiated carefully, smoothly
and keeping the vehicle upright.
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