User Guide

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use and maintenance Atlantic 500
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5
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6
STARTING
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 “
”.
When you turn the key:
– the engine oil pressure light “ “ (4) on
the dashboard will come on. The light should
go out as soon as engine is started. Once
all lights have gone out, the Engine Fuel
Injection (EFI) (5) will remain on for about
three seconds.
If the lights do not come on or 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.
Avoid pressing the starter button “
” (7)
with the engine running or you will damage
the starter.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING