Precautions
CAUTION
NEVER STRESS THE ENGINE AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN ORDER TO AVOID
POSSIBLE DAMAGE. BE CAREFUL NEVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SPEED
WHILE RUNNING DOWNHILL, IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE.
IN ANY CASE, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE FROM PROLONGED EX-
CESSIVE REVOLUTIONS, THE REVOLUTION LIMITER WILL BE ACTIVATED IF
THE ENGINE SPEED EXCEEDS THE ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD.
WARNING
AFTER A LONG DISTANCE COVERED AT THE MAXIMUM SPEED, DO NOT STOP
THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY, BUT LET IT RUN AT IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS.
Difficult start up
In the rare event of a flooded engine, and to facilitate start-up, it is possible to attempt
to operate start engine with the throttle partially or fully twisted. It is however neces-
sary, once the engine is started, to visit an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre to
determine the cause and make certain that the scooter functions properly.
In case of fuel exhaustion:After having refilled the scooter, start it, using the starter
switch «A» and keeping the gas hand grip at the minimum. If you cannot start the
scooter using the above methods then turn to an Authorised Piaggio-Gilera Service
Centre.
Faulty battery and start-up with auxiliary battery:If the battery is dead it is possible
to start the engine by means of a connection to another battery, with cables capable
of accepting high current and with clamps at the ends. If the auxiliary battery is installed
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