use and maintenance MX 125
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STARTING
WARNING
Do not position any object inside the
front part of the fairing (between the
handlebar and the dashboard), in order
not to hinder the rotation of the
handlebar and visibility toward the
dashboard.
NOTE Before starting the engine,
carefully read chapter ≈safe drive∆, see p. 5
(SAFE DRIVE).
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, which is extremely noxious
if inhaled. Avoid starting the engine in
closed or badly-ventilated rooms.
The non-observance of this warning
may cause loss of consciousness or
even lead to death by asphyxia.
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Position the vehicle on the stand.
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Move to the left side of the vehicle.
Or:
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Let the stand up.
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Get on the vehicle.
Then:
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Rotate the fuel tap lever (1) to position
≈ON∆.
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Make sure that the dimmer switch (2) is
in position ≈
∆.
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Rotate the key (3) and move the ignition
switch to position ≈
∆.
At this point:
√ the red 2 stroke oil reserve warning
light ≈
∆ comes on on the dashboard,
see and 15 (INSTRUMENTS AND
INDICATORS).
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Lock the front wheel, by pulling the front
brake lever (4).
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Position the shifting lever (5) in neutral
(green warning light ≈
∆ on).
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If the vehicle is started with cold engine,
rotate the cold start lever ≈
∆ (6)
anticlockwise (Pos. A).
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Rotate the start pedal (7) outwards.
WARNING
Do not press the start pedal when the
engine is running.
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Press the start pedal (7) with energy and
release it immediately. If necessary,
repeat this operation until the engine
starts.
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Keep the front brake lever (4) pulled and
do not accelerate until you start.
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