User Guide

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use and maintenance RSV mille - RSV mille R
◆ Rotate the cold start lever “0” (17) up-
wards after the engine has warmed up.
aCAUTION
If the writing “(),” appears, on the left
display (multifunction) during the nor-
mal operation of the engine, this means
that the electronic unit has detected an
anomaly.
In many cases, the engine keeps run-
ning with reduced performance levels;
immediately contact an APRILIA Official
Dealer.
STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE
If the room temperature is low (near to or
lower than 0°C/32°F), it may be difficult to
start the vehicle at the first attempt.
In this case:
◆ Rotate the cold start lever “0” (17) down-
wards.
◆ Insist for at least ten seconds with the
start push button "+" (18) pressed and
at the same time moderately rotate the
throttle grip (19).
If the engine starts:
◆ Release the start push button “+” (18)
and the throttle grip (19).
◆ Rotate the cold start lever “0” (17) up-
wards.
◆ If the idling is unstable, twist the throttle
grip (19) slightly and frequently.
If the engine does not start:
Wait a few seconds and repeat the cold
START PROCEDURE.
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