APRILIA SR 50 - 2000 Manual page 129

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KICK START
Position the vehicle on the centre stand,
see p. 38 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND). Move to the left side of
the vehicle.
Make sure that the light switch (1) is in
position "•".
Make sure that the dimmer switch (2)
is in position " ".
Rotate the key (3) and move the ignition
switch to position " ".
Move the engine stop switch (4) to posi-
tion " ", (in the countries where required).
To avoid losing control of the vehicle dur-
ing the starting, lock both wheels by
putting on the brake levers (5).
CAUTION
Do not push down the kick starter with
the engine on.
Push down the kick starter (7) with your
8
right foot, releasing it immediately.
If necessary, repeat the operation until the
engine starts.
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:
Press the start push button "
seconds (letting the engine spin over) with
completely open throttle (8) (Pos. A).
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.
In this case:
Keep the start push button "
pressed for five seconds and at the same
time rotate the throttle grip (8) moderately
(Pos. A).
If the engine starts.
Release the throttle grip (8).
If the idling is unstable, twist the throttle
grip (8) slightly and frequently.
To leave, see p. 34 (DEPARTURE AND
DRIVE).
If the engine does not start.
Wait a few seconds and repeat the START-
ING WITH COLD ENGINE procedure.
If necessary, remove the spark plug, see
p. 59 (SPARK PLUG) and make sure that
it is not wet.
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.
" (6) for a few
Press the start push button "
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.
In this case:
Press the start push button "
" (6)
about five seconds, in order to ensure the
filling of the float chamber.
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