125001615 - INTRODUCTION - ENGINE STARTING

WARNINGS

To avoid causing severe damage to the wiring, do not attempt to turn the engine if the battery cable is loose.Never pull cables or wiring with force, as this could disconnect the cables from their connections or terminals.Disconnect all the control units and electronic devices before carrying out arc-welding operations on the bodywork.Before replacing a fuse, check that the protected circuit is not faulty.When replacing fuses, make sure that the new fuse is of the correct amp. rating. Do not use fuses with a higher or lower amp. rating.

PRECAUTIONS

When working on electrical components, the following precautions must be strictly observed:

• Remove rings, wrist watches or other metal objects.
• Before working on the electrical system (connectors, electrical components, wiring etc.), turn the ignition off (STOP position) and DISCONNECT THE BATTERY.
• Be careful about electric arcs. Even if the voltage is 12V, the battery can cause high short circuit currents, inducing arcs or sparks which could constitute a risk to the operator or start a fire.
• Be careful about high voltages. The electronic ignition system generates voltages of 20,000 V and higher which can be very dangerous. Take great care when working on or near the components.
• Avoid fires. Do not smoke when working near the battery or components which warm up during operation (e.g. halogen lamps), or in the engine compartment area if the engine is still hot. Also take care to avoid scalding or damage to tools and components.