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use and maintenance RS 50
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch (1) is positioned on the
upper plate of the steering column.
NOTE The key operates the ignition
switch/steering lock, the saddle lock and
the fuel tank lock.
Two keys are supplied together with the
vehicle (one spare key).
STEERING LOCK
WARNING
Never turn the key to position “+” in
running conditions, in order to avoid
losing control of the vehicle.
OPERATION
To lock the steering:
◆
Turn the handlebar completely leftwards
(or rightwards).
◆
Turn the key to position ≈∆.
◆
Press the key and rotate it to position ≈+∆.
◆
Extract the key.
Position Function
Key
removal
+
Steering
lock
The steer-
ing is
locked.
It is neither
possible to
start the
engine, nor
to switch on
the lights.
It is possi-
ble to
remove the
key.
Neither the
engine, nor
the lights
can be
switched on.
It is possi-
ble to
remove the
key.
The engine
and the
lights can be
switched on.
It is not pos-
sible to
remove the
key.