APRILIA TUONO 1000 - 2006 Manual page 69

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7
– the fuel pump will pressurize the fuel
supply circuit, sending out a hum for
about three seconds.
CAUTION
If the low fuel warning light "
comes on, refuel as soon possible, see
page 47 (FUEL).
NOTE
It is possible to set the unit of
measurement of the speedometer (mi or
km) and of the coolant temperature [°C
(Celsius) or °F (Fahrenheit)], the red line
threshold, the clock functions and if
necessary the chronometer, see page 34
(MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
CAUTION
The vehicle is sold with the red line set at
6,000 rpm. Increase the threshold
gradually as you get acquainted with the
vehicle. During running-in, never exceed
the recommended rpm, see page 74
(RUNNING-IN).
u Hold the vehicle in place by applying at
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least one brake.
Pull in the clutch lever (7) completely and
u
put the shift lever (8) in neutral so that the
green warning light "
u The vehicle is equipped with a cold start
feature controlled by the ECU which
operates automatically when starting the
engine from cold.
NOTE
To avoid discharging the battery,
and possibly damaging the starter, do not
keep the starter button "
for more than fifteen seconds. If the engine
does not start in this time, wait for ten
seconds and try again.
CAUTION
Do not press the starter button "
(10) when the engine is running. This
" (6)
will damage the starter and other
important engine components.
u Press the starter button "
not open the throttle yet - and release
the button as soon as the engine starts.
WARNING
If the throttle sticks open, it may cause a
collision with another vehicle, or an
upset.
If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with
the engine stop switch located on the
right handlebar. Do not attempt to restart
the engine until the throttle has been
repaired and works perfectly. Failure to
observe this warning can lead to a
runaway resulting in serious injuries or
even death.
" (9) is on.
" (10) pressed
Your vehicle is equipped with a double
cable throttle. One cable opens the throttle
when you rotate the throttle grip towards
you; the other closes the throttle when you
"
rotate the grip away from you. It is
essential, when you release the throttle
grip, that it automatically return to the idle
position.
" (10) - do
This double cable arrangement enhances
safety by providing for positive closing of
the throttle.
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