Stopping; Parking - APRILIA SR 50 - 2000 Manual

STOPPING

WARNING
If possible, avoid stopping abruptly, slow-
ing down suddenly and braking at the last
moment.
Release the throttle grip (Pos. A) and
gradually put on the brakes to stop the
vehicle.
In case of a brief stop, keep at least one
brake on.

PARKING

WARNING
Park the vehicle on firm and flat ground,
to prevent it from falling down.
Neither lean the vehicle against walls, nor
lay it on the ground.
Make sure that the vehicle and especially
its red-hot parts do not represent a dan-
ger for persons and children.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended when
the engine is on or the key is inserted into
the ignition switch.
Do not sit on the vehicle when the stand
is down.
Stop the vehicle, see beside (STOP-
PING).
Move the engine stop switch (1) to posi-
tion " " (for the countries where re-
quired).
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2
CAUTION
With stopped engine and ignition switch
in position "
down.
Rotate the key (2) and move the ignition
switch (3) to position "
Position the vehicle on the centre stand,
see p. 38 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).
CAUTION
It is not necessary to close the fuel tap
when the engine is off, since it is equipped
with an automatic closing system.
CAUTION
Never leave the key in the ignition switch.
Lock the steering, see p. 18 (STEERING
LOCK) and extract the key (2).
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