PIAGGIO Vespa 125 Super Operation And Maintenance page 9

STARTING
SETTING THE SCOOTER
IN MOTION
first
GEAR CHANGE
STOPPING THE ENGINE
NOTES
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Carry out the operations indicated on fig. 6. Do not
use the choke when the engine is warm; as soon as
the engine is running smoothly bring the choke
control back to its normal position.
With the engine running at idling speed declutch and
rotate the gear change twist grip to the position of
gear (fig. 7). For setting the vehicle in motion slowly
let in the clutch and gradually open the throttle.
Close the throttle. declutch and rotate the gear
change grip to a higher or lower gear, as the case
may be (fig. 7).
Before stopping the engine change to neutral
and then switch off the ignition.
In case of hard starting see page 16. Do not attempt
to ride the vehicle unless the key is inserted and the
handlebars rotate freely. When it is necessary to
decelerate do not hesitate in changing down.