Starting Up The Engine - PIAGGIO X8 400 i.e. Owner's Manual

CAUTION
IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE VEHICLE, PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE
RULES LISTED ABOVE.

Starting up the engine (02_07)

The vehicle is supplied with an ignition cut-off system, activated by the emergency
cut-off switch. The engine cannot be started if the ignition cut-off switch is in the OFF
position
A running engine automatically switches off when the ignition cut-off switch is set to
OFF.
The scooter is equipped with automatic transmission with direct drive, so that starting
is effected by turning the throttle grip to idle speed; to start-off from still, progressively
twist the throttle grip. The vehicle is equipped with an electrical fuel pump that switches
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on automatically as soon as the engine is started. In order to start the engine, it is
necessary to pull either the front, "D", or the rear brake lever, "G", while pressing the
starting button, "B", so to disengage the safety switches.
1. Rest the vehicle on its centre-stand, ensuring the rear wheel is not touching the
ground.
2. Maintain the throttle "C" completely untwisted.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch "A" and turn it onto the ON position.
4. Make sure that the "I" switch is set onto the ON position.
5. Pull either the front, "D", or rear brake lever, "G", while pressing the starter button
"B".
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