Starting Off - Fantic Caballero 125 series Owner's Manual

WARNING: To minimize battery consumption,
before turning the key ensure that the dip switch
is in the low beam position.
This bike is equiped by electric and kick starter.
ELECTRIC STARTER
Pull the clutch lever while pushing the start but-
ton on the throttle control without turning the
throt- tle twist grip.
KICK STARTER
Put the gear lever in neutral, vigorously press
the kick starter with your foot while at the same
time twisting the accelerator handle control with
moderation.
In the case of a cold start, see the next paragraph.
Do not keep the kick starter pressed nor touch it
again once the engine has started.
COLD START
The vehicle is fitted with a cold start device or
choke. It is controlled either by a lever located
near the clutch lever on the left of the handlebar
or by a button on the carburettor.
To connect the choke, pull the lever when the
engine is switched off and cold.
Keep pulling on the lever and press the start but-
ton.
Prolonged connection of the choke
(with engine running) could jeopard-
ise engine operation and efficiency.

STARTING OFF

After having warmed up the engine, use the
clutch control lever and engage 1st gear (gear
lever downwards neutral indicator (N) on the in-
strument panel is not lit).
Gradually release the clutch and at the same
time throttle with moderation.
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