Departure And Drive - APRILIA SR 50 - 2000 Manual

DEPARTURE AND DRIVE

NOTE
Before departure, carefully read the
"safe drive" chapter, see p. 5 (SAFE DRIVE).
CAUTION
If the low fuel warning light " " posi-
tioned on the dashboard comes on while
the vehicle is running, this means that the
fuel reserve is being used.
Provide for topping up as soon as possi-
ble, see p. 21 (FUEL).
WARNING
Any mention to the use of the vehicle with
passenger is to be intended as referred
only to the countries where this is al-
lowed.
WARNING
If you drive without passenger, make sure
that the passenger footrests are folded.
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While riding, keep your hands on the grips
and your feet on the footrests.
NEVER RIDE IN ANY POSITION OTHER
THAN THOSE INDICATED.
If you drive with a passenger, instruct him/
her so that he / she does not create prob-
lems during manouvres.
Before leaving, make sure that the stand/
stands is / are completely up.
To leave:
Release the throttle grip (Pos. A), put on
the rear brake, then move the vehicle
down the stand.
Get on the vehicle, keeping at least one
foot on the ground in order not to lose
balance.
Adjust the inclination of the rear-view mir-
rors correctly.
WARNING
With the vehicle at rest, try to get ac-
quainted with the use of the rear-view
mirrors.
To leave, release the brake lever and ac-
celerate by gently rotating the throttle grip
(Pos. B); the vehicle will start moving.
CAUTION
Do not start off abruptly when the engine
is cold.
To reduce the emission of polluting sub-
stances and the consumption of fuel,
warm the engine up by proceeding at low
speed for the first miles.
WARNING
Avoid opening and closing the throttle re-
peatedly and continuously, so that you do
not accidentally lose control of the vehi-
cle.