use and maintenance Scarabeo 500
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STARTING
WARNING
Exhaust emissions contain carbon
oxide, which is a poisonous gas and
extremely harmful if inhaled. Never
operate the engine in an enclosed
place. Make sure the area is well
ventilated before starting the engine.
Failure to heed these warnings may
lead to loss of conscience or even
death. Do not stand on the vehicle when
starting the engine.
Do not start the engine when the vehicle
is on the side stand.
◆ Place the vehicle on the centre stand to
start the engine.
◆ Make sure that the dimmer switch (1) is
set to “ ” .
◆ Set the engine kill switch (2) to “ ” (this
only applies to some market versions).
◆ Turn the key (3) to set the ignition switch
to “ ”.
CAUTION
When you turn the key:
– the engine oil pressure light “ ” (4)
on the dashboard should come on.
The light should go out as soon as you
start the engine. The Engine Fuel
Injection (EFI) light (5) on the
dashboard remains on for about three
seconds after all other lights have
gone out.
If the lights do not come on or both
lights fail to go out after three seconds,
contact an aprilia Official Dealer.
◆ Pull a brake lever (6) to lock at least one
of the wheels. Otherwise the safety
system will cut power supply to the
starter relay and the engine will not start.
NOTE If the vehicle has been left
unused for some time, follow the
procedures described at page 35
(STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF
INACTIVITY).
NOTE Do not press the starter button
“” for more than five seconds at a time
(ten if you are starting the engine after a
long period of inactivity) or it will draw too
much current from the battery. If the engine
does not start, wait ten seconds and then
press the button “ ” again.
CAUTION
Avoid pressing the starter button “”
(7) with the engine running or you will
damage the starter.
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