Running In; Starting Up The Engine - VESPA LX 125 150 Euro 3 User Manual

Running in (02_03)

WARNING
DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS
MAXIMUM SPEED. AVOID TWISTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FULLY OR KEEP-
ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE
FIRST 1000 KM, GRADUALLY INCREASE SPEED UNTIL REACHING THE MAX-
IMUM PERFORMANCE.
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Starting up the engine (02_04)

The scooter is fitted with automatic transmission with a regulator and centrifugal clutch.
Therefore always start the engine with the throttle at a minimum; to start-off from still,
progressively twist the throttle grip.
The vehicle is equipped with am electric fuel pump and a starter that switch on auto-
matically as soon as the engine is started.
In order to start the engine, it is necessary to pull either the rear brake lever "B" or the
front brake lever "C", before pressing the starting button, "A ", so as to disengage the
safety switches.
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1: Rest the motorscooter on its stand "E"; check that the rear tire is off the ground.
2: Keep the throttle closed.
3: Insert the key into the ignition switch, "D", and turn to the ON position.
4: Push the starter button «A» after pulling the rear brake lever «B» or the front brake
lever «C».
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