Important Points And Cautions For Starting Engine - Sym Joyride 200 EFi User Manual

CAUTION:
• Please check the engine oil and fuel volume are adequate or not before starting engine.
• To start engine the main parking stand must be firmly on the ground and the brake is applied on the
rear wheel to prevent the scooter from moving forward suddenly.
Turn ignition switch key to the "ON" position.
1. Apply rear wheel brake.
2. Do not accelerate, press starter button when
the brake is applied.
[We care for you! Before drive off, keep the hand brake applied on the rear wheel.]
CAUTION:
• If engine can not be started after starter motor running for 3~5 seconds, turn the throttle valve
handle 1/8~1/4 turns, and then press starter button again for an ease start.
• In order to avoid damaging the starter motor, please do not press the starter button continuously
over 15 seconds.
• If engine still can not be started after pressing starter button over 15 seconds, stop and wait for 10
seconds before start it again.
• It is harder to get the engine started after the scooter has been left idle for a long time or after
refueling only after the fuel has been depleted. Then, it is necessary to press starting lever or
starter button several times, and keep the throttle valve handle at the close position to start the
engine.
• It may need several minutes to warm up engine if it is a cold start.
• Exhaust contains harmful gases (CO), therefore please start the engine at a well ventilated place.
【When starting engine with starting lever】
• After step 1 is completed, press the starting lever forcefully by foot with the throttle valve handle at the
close position.
• If engine is difficult to start with the starting lever when the engine is cold, rotating the throttle valve 1/8~1/4
turns will make the start easier.
• Put the starting lever back to its original position after the engine has been started.
CAUTION:
• Firmly support the scooter with the main parking stand before starting the engine with the starting
lever.
• Start engine with the starting lever occasionally to prevent it from loosing its function because of
unused for a long time.

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