48
use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E. STRADA - TRAIL
2
1
STARTING
WARNING
Do not position any object inside the
front fairing (between the handlebar and
the instrument panel), in order not to
hinder the rotation of the handlebar and
visibility toward the instrument panel.
NOTE Before starting the engine,
carefully read chapter “safe drive”, see
page 5 (SAFE DRIVE).
WARNING
Exhaust emissions contain carbon
oxide, which is a poisonous gas and
extremely harmful if inhaled.
Avoid starting the engine in closed or
badly-ventilated rooms.
Failure to heed this warning may cause
loss of consciousness or even lead to
death by asphyxia.
NOTE With the side stand down, the
engine can be started only if the gearbox is
in neutral; in this case, if you try to engage
the gears, the engine stops.
With the side stand up, it is possible to start
the engine either in neutral gear or with
engaged gears and pulled in clutch lever.
u Get on the vehicle in riding position, see
page 44 (GETTING ON AND OFF THE
VEHICLE).
u Make sure that the stand is completely
up.
u Make sure that the dimmer switch (1) is
in position “”.
u Move the engine start-stop switch (2) to
position “”.
u Turn the key (3) and move the ignition
switch to position “”.
Now all lights on the instrument panel turn
on and immediately off.
The fuel pump will pressurise the fuel
supply circuit, sending out a hum for about
three seconds.
CAUTION
If the low fuel warning light “” (4) on
the instrument panel comes on, provide
for topping up as soon as possible, see
page 31 (FUEL).
4
3
Pegaso650IE-E.book Page 48 Tuesday, September 26, 2006 5:51 PM