Lexmoto Echo - Owner's Manual > Starting with the electric starter

WARNING

Propping up the scooter with the parking stand. Operate the rear handbrake lever to avoid a moving of the scooter.

Avoid high engine rpm's while the vehicle is standing still , otherwise the clutch will engage.

NOTE

The scooter is equipped with a side stand switch. If the side stand is folded up the engine is shut down and will not start.

Before starting

• Propping up the scooter with the parking stand.
• Turn the ignition lock (1) with the ignition key to its operating position .
• Do not open the throttle (3).
• Pull and hold the handbrake lever (2).
• Operate the start button (4).
• If the engine can not be started after the starter motor is running for 3-5 seconds, open the throttle (3) 1/8-1/4 turns and start again.
• Push the scooter off its parking stand.
• Mount the scooter.
• Release the brake before riding.

CAUTION

If the engine won't start immediately, release the start button, wait a few seconds and push it again. Each time, push the start button for just a few seconds in order to save the battery. Never push the start button for more than 10 seconds.

WARNING

Never allow the engine to run in an enclosed space. Exhaust gases are highly toxic and can kill.

Starting with kick starter

CAUTION

After starting the engine , check that the kick starter lever (3) is returned to its normal position.

• Propping up the scooter when operating the kick starter.
• Turn the ignition lock (1) with the key to its operating position .
• Do not open the throttle (2).
• Depress the kick starter lever(3)quick and the engine will start.
• After the engine is running return the kick starter lever to its normal position.

NOTE

Use the kick starter from time to time to maintain its function.

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