Electric Starting - APRILIA SR 50 - 2001 Manual

STARTING
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
which is extremely poisonous if inhaled.
Avoid starting the engine in closed or
badly-ventilated rooms. The non-
observance of this warning may cause
loss of consciousness or even lead to
death by asphyxia. Do not sit astride the
vehicle when starting it.

ELECTRIC STARTING

♦ Place the vehicle on the center stand.
♦
Move the engine stop switch (1) to the " "
(ON) position.
♦
Make sure the dimmer switch (2) is in the
low beam " " position.
♦
Rotate the ignition key (3) to the " " (ON)
position.
♦ Check that the "INJECTION CHECK"
warning light goes out (see page 30).
♦ Hold the vehicle in place by applying at
least one brake.
2
♦ If this operation is not carried out, the start
relay receives no current and therefore the
engine does not start.
NOTE
After a long period of inactivity,
carry out the operations described at p. 47
(STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF
INACTIVITY).
NOTE
To avoid discharging the battery,
and possibly damaging the starter, do not
keep the starter button depressed for more
than 5 or 10 seconds. If the engine does
not start in this time, wait for 10 seconds
and try again.
CAUTION
Do not depress the starter button "
when the engine is running. This will
damage the starter and other important
engine components.
5
Press the starter button "
the engine. Leave the throttle in the idle
position. Release the button as soon as
the engine catches.
CAUTION
When the starter button "
pressed, the 2 stroke oil reserve warning
light " " (5) comes on. With the engine
in running condition, when the starter
button " " (4) is re-leased, the 2 stroke oil
reserve warning light " " (5) must go out;
if this does not occur, top up the 2 stroke
oil tank, see p. 36 (2 STROKE OIL TANK).
If the "INJECTION CHECK" warning light
lights up after starting, stop the
motorcycle and contact an Authorized
aprilia Dealer.
WARNING
" (4)
If you run your engine without 2 stroke
oil, it will seize. This can cause an upset
with consequent risk of serious injury
or even death.
use and maintenance SR 50
" (4) to start
" (4) is
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