Departure And Drive - APRILIA SR 50 - 2003 Manual

DEPARTURE AND DRIVE

NOTE
Before departure, carefully read the
"safe drive" chapter, see p. 7 (SAFE DRIVE).
CAUTION
If the low fuel warning light " ", positioned
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 possible,
see p. 26 (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 allowed.
WARNING
If you drive without passenger, make sure
that the passenger footrests are folded.
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
problems 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
mirrors correctly.
WARNING
With the vehicle at rest, try to get familiar
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
substances and the consumption of fuel,
warm the engine up by proceeding at low
speed for the first kilometres/miles.
WARNING
Avoid opening and closing the throttle
repeatedly and continuously, so that you
do not accidentally lose control of the
vehicle.
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