APRILIA SR 50 - 2003 Manual page 230

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KICK START
NOTE
The kick start pedal is not fitted to
version.
◆ Position the vehicle on the centre stand,
see p. 43 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND). Move to the left side of
the vehicle.
◆ Make sure that the light switch (1) is in
position " " (in the countries where
required).
◆ Rotate the key (2) and move the ignition
switch to position" ".
◆ Move the engine stop switch (3) to position
" ", (in the countries where required).
◆ To avoid losing control of the vehicle during
the starting, lock both wheels by putting
on the brake levers (4).
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CAUTION
Do not push down the kick starter with the
engine on.
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◆ Push down the kick starter (6) with your
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,
the engine may get flooded.
To clean a flooded engine:
Press the start push button
few seconds (letting the engine spin over)
with completely open throttle
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
for five seconds and at the same time rotate
the throttle grip (7) moderately (Pos. A).
If the engine starts:
◆ Release the throttle grip (7).
◆ If the idling is unstable, twist the throttle
grip (7) slightly and frequently.
To leave, see p. 39 (DEPARTURE AND
DRIVE).
If the engine does not start:
Wait a few seconds and repeat the STARTING
WITH COLD ENGINE procedure.
◆ If necessary, remove the spark plug, see
p. 65 (SPARK PLUG) and make sure that
it is not wet.
◆ If the spark plug is wet, clean and dry it.
Before reinstalling it:
NOTE
" " (5) for a
near the spark plug seat, in order to protect
it from oil sprays.
(7) (Pos. A).
◆ Press the start push button "
let the starter run for about five seconds
without accelerating.
STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF
INACTIVITY
button" " (5) pressed
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 "
about five seconds, in order to ensure the
filling of the float chamber.
Put a clean cloth on the cylinder,
" (5) and
" (5) for