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CHOKE (ACCORDING TO MODEL)

Engine cold

  • Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
  • Pull choke control (2) fully out. The incorporated warning lamp lights up.
  • Operate the starter motor until the engine runs.
  • Let the engine rotate for a while in neutral without racing it.
  • Progressively push the choke control back according to the engine temperature.
  • When the engine temperature is high enough, push the choke control fully home, the incorporated warning lamp must go out.
N.B.: When the ambient temperature is below 0°C (32°F), it is easier to start the engine by depressing the clutch pedal while operating the starter (gear lever in neutral). Once the engine is running, wait a few seconds before releasing the clutch pedal progressively.
Engine warm

  • Do not use choke (2).
  • Fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it depressed.
  • Operate the starter and, as soon as the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal.

In mountainious areas after a short stop:

  • Operate the starter motor without depressing the accelerator.
  • When the engine starts, accelerate progressively to avoid stalling.
  • If the engine does not start at idling speed, pull the choke out to the intermediate position.
Before engaging first gear
The engine oil pressure warning lamp (3) must go out.
If necessary, reduce the engine speed by progressively pushing the choke control in.
After a few minutes driving, the choke being no longer necessary, push it fully home.
Page 11 Fig. 17

Fig. 17 - Starting the engine (R.H.D.)
1 - Anti-theft/ignition/starter switch
2 - Choke control with warning lamp
3 - Engine oil pressure warning lamp

Page 11 Fig. 18

Fig. 18 - Starting the engine (R.H.D.)
1 - Anti-theft/ignition/starter switch
2 - Choke control with warning lamp
3 - Engine oil pressure warning lamp


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