Aprilia AREA 51 1998 User Manual

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which must be delivered complete with it also in case of resale. aprilia s.p.a. reserves the right to modify its models at any time,

without prejudice to the main characteristics here described. All rights as to electronic storage, reproduction and total or par-

tial adaptation, with any means, are reserved for all Countries. The mention to products or services supplied by third parties is

made only for information purposes and is not binding in any case.

aprilia s.p.a takes no responsibility as to the performance or the use of said products.

First edition: may 1998

Reprint:

Produced and pri nted by:

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Viale del Progresso - 37038 Soave (VR) - Italy Tel. +39 (0)45 -76 11 911 Fax +39 (0)45 -76 12 241 www.stp.it E-mail: customer@stp.it

On behalf of:

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via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy Tel. +39 (0)41 - 58 29 111 Fax +39 (0)41 - 44 10 54 www.aprilia.com

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Before starting the engine, carefully read this manual, paying particular attention to the chapter "RIDING SAFELY". Your and other people’s safety depends not only on your quickness of reflexes and on your agility, but also on what you know about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on your knowledge of the basic information for RIDING SAFELY. Therefore, get a tho rough knowledge of the vehic le, in such a way as to be able to drive in the traffic safely. For the controls and repair s not expressly describe d in th is man ual, for the purchase of aprilia Genuine Spare Parts, accessories and other products, as well as for specific technical advice, contact only aprilia Authorized Outlets a nd O ffi ci al D ea ler s, w ho can ensure you reliabl e and prompt servicing.

Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish you a nice ride.

IMPORTANT:

When asking your Dealer for sp are parts, specify the spare parts code indicated on t he SPARE PARTS I DENTIFICATION LABEL. Write down the iden tification code in the space here below , in order to remember it also in case of loss or deterioration of the label. The label is glued onto the right beam of the frame; to be able to read it, remove the front inspection cover, see p. 46 (REMOVING THE FRONT INSPECTION COVER).

Carefully observe the instructions preceded by the following warning signs:

Safety norms and regulations to protect the driver and other people from severe injuries or grave risks.

Indications to make the operations easier. Technical informat i on.

The operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated on the opposite side of the vehicle.

In this manual the vario us version s are indi cated by the follow ing symbols:

automatic light switching v ersi on (Automat ic Swit ch-on De vic e)

optional

catalyti c ve r s ion

VERSION:

Italy

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United Kingdom

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Austria

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Portugal

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Finland Belgium

Germany

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France

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Spain

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Greece

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Holland Switzerland Denmark Japan Singapore Poland

Israel South Korea

Malaysia Chile

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Bermuda United States

of America Australia

Brazil South Africa New Zealand Canada Hungary Slovenia

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SAFE DRIVE

BASIC SAFETY RU L ES ............... .. ............... 6

CLOTHING .................................................... 9

ACCESSORIES ................ ................. .......... 10

LOAD .......... ......................... ........................ 10

ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS

INSTRUMENT AND INDICATOR TABLE ...15

PROGRAMMIN G PUSH BUTTONS ............ 16

MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS

CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE

OF THE HANDLEBAR ................................. 18

CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE

OF THE HANDLEBAR ................................. 19

IGNITION SWITC H ... ................................... 20

STEERING LOCK ........................................ 20

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

UNLOCKING/LOCKING

THE SADDLE ..............................................21

CRASH HELMET / GLOVE

COMPARTMEN T ...... ...... .. ...... ...... ..... ...... ... . 21

ANTI-THEFT HOOK ....................................21

TOOL KIT ....................................................22

REAR MUDGUARD EXTENSION ...............22

MAIN COMPONENTS

FUEL .............. ..... ......... ........ ......... ........ ...... .23

2 STROKE OIL TANK .................................. 24

BRAKE FLUID - recommendations ............. 24

DISC BRAKES ............................................. 25

COOLANT ................................................... 26

TYRES ........... .............. ................. ............... 27

AUTOMATIC LIGHT SWITCHING VERSION CATALYTIC SILENCER

........................................................... ...5

.................14

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

PRELIMINARY CHECKIN G OPERATIONS 29

STARTING ..... ..............................................30

DEPARTURE AND DRIVE ...........................32

RUNNING-IN .............. .............. .............. ......33

STOPPING ..... ............ .............. .............. ......33

PARKING ......................................... ............33

POSITIONING THE VEHICLE

ON THE STAND ...........................................34

SUGGESTIONS

TO PREVENT THEFT ..................................34

MAINTENANCE

REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART .35

IDENTIFICATION DATA ..............................3 6

AIR CLEANER ................................. ............37

CHECKING

THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL ...............38

CHANGING

THE TRANSMISSION OIL ...........................39

FRONT WHEEL ........... ... .................... .........40

REAR WHEEL ..............................................42

CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR .........43

REMOVING THE FRONT AND REAR

BRAKE CALIPERS ......................................43

CHECKING THE STEERING .......................44

CHECKING

THE ENGINE FULCRUM AXIS ....................44

REMOVING THE EXHAUST SILENCER .....45

REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR .....45

REMOVING

THE FRONT INSPECTION COVER ............46

REMOVING THE RIGHT

AND LEFT INSPECTION COVERS .............46

REMOVING THE REAR

INSPECTION COVER ..................................46

IDLING ADJUSTMENT ................................47

................ ..... ...... ... ..... ...... ..... ... .35

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ADJUSTING

THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL ............... 47

SPARK PLUG ..................... ................. ........ 48

BATTERY .................................................... 49

LONG INACTIVITY

OF THE BATTERY ......................................49

CHECKING AND CLEANING

THE TERMINALS ........................................50

REMOVING THE BATTERY ........................50

CHECKING

THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL .......................51

RECHARGING THE BATTERY ................... 51

INSTALLING T HE BATTERY ................. ... .. 51

CHANGING THE FUSE ............................... 52

ADJUSTING

THE VERTICAL HEADLIGHT BEAM ..........53

BULBS ....... ............................ ...................... 53

CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS .......54

CHANGING

THE REAR LIGHT BULB ............................. 56

CHANGING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB

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TRANSPORT

DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ......................57

CLEANING

LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY ...............59

AFTER A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY ............ 59

TECHNICAL DATA

LUBRICANT CHART ...................................64

Importers .... ......... ..... ......... ........ ........ ......66- 67

WIRING DIAGRAM Area 51 ........................68

WIRING DIAGRAM KEY Area 51 ................69

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To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in possession of all the r equirements prescribed by law (driving licence, minimum age, psychophysical ability, insurance, state taxes, vehic le registration, n umber plate, etc.).

Gradually get to know the vehicle by driving it first in areas with low tra ffic and/or pri vate areas.

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The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or psychotropic su bstanc es no tably in crease s the risk of accidents.

Be sure that yo u are in good ps ychoph ysical conditions and f it for driving a nd pay particular attention to physical weariness and drowsiness.

Most road accidents ar e caused by the driver’s la ck of experience.

NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and, in any case, make sure that the driver has all the requirements for driving.

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Rigorously observe all road signs and national and local road regulations.

Avoid abrupt movements that can be dangerous for yourself and other people (for example: rearing up on the back wheel, speeding, etc. ), and give d ue co nside rati on to the road surface, visibility and other dri ving conditions.

Avoid obstacles that could damage the vehicle or make you lose control.

Avoid riding in the slipstream created by preceding veh icles in order to incr ease your speed.

Always drive with both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests, in the correct driving posture.

Avoid standing up or stretching your limbs while driving.

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COOLER

The driver should pay attention and avoid distractions caused by people, things and movements (never smok e, eat, drink , read, etc.) while driving.

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Use only the veh ic le’ s s pe cific fuels and lubricants (indicated in the “LUBRICANT CHART”); check all oil, fuel and coolant levels regularly.

If the vehicle has been involved in an accident, make sure that no damage has occurred to the control levers, pipes, wires, braking system and vital parts.

If necessary, have the ve hicle ins pecte d by an aprilia Official Dealer, who should carefully check the frame, handlebars, suspensions, safety parts and all the de vices that you cannot check by yourself.

Always remember to report any malfunction to the technicians to help them in their work.

Never use the vehicle when the amount of damage it has suffered endangers your safety.

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Never change the position, inclination or colour of: number plate, direction indicators, lights and horns.

Any modification of the vehicle will result in the invalidity of the guarantee.

Any modification of the engine or of other members whic h is aimed at increas ing the speed or the power of the vehic le is p roh ibited by the law; in fact, any modification resulting in an increase of the maximum speed or of the eng ine displacement would change the scooter into a motorcycle, which implies the following obligations for the owner: – new homologation; – new registration; – appropriate driving license.

Further, said modifications cause the loss of the insurance cover, since insurance policies expressly prohibit to make technical changes aimed at increasing the vehicle performance levels.

For the reasons stated abov e, the fai lure to comply with the tampering prohibition is punished by law with app osite sanctions (including the confiscation of the vehicle), which, according to the case, can be combined with the sanctions provided for not using the crash helmet and/or the number plate, for the violation of fiscal obligations (ownership tax) and with penal sanctions provided for using the vehicle without driving license.

Never race with other vehicles. Avoid off-road driving.

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Before starting, always wear a correctly fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is homologated, in good shape, of the right size and that the visor is clean.

Wear protective clothing, preferably in light and/or reflecting colours. In this way you will make yourself more visible to the other drivers, thus notably reducin g the risk of being knocked down, and you will be more protected in case of fall. This clothing should be very tight-fitting and fastened at the wrists and ankles. Strin gs, belts and ties should not be hanging loose; prevent these and other objects from interfering with driving by getting entangled with moving parts or driving mechanisms.

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Do not keep objects that can b e dangerous in case of fall, for example pointed objects like keys, pens , glass vials etc. in your pockets (the same recommendations also apply to passengers).

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The owner of the vehicle is responsible for the choice, installation and use of any accessory.

Avoid installing accessories that cover horns or lights or that could impair their functions, limit the suspension stroke and the steering angle, ham per the operatio n of the controls and reduce the distance from the ground and the angle of inclination in turns. Avoid using accessories that hamper access to the controls, since this can prolong reaction times during an emergency. Large fairings and windscreens assembled on the vehicle can produce aerodynamic forces capable of compromising the stability of the vehicl e while drivin g. Make sure that the equipment is well fastened to the vehicle and not dangerous during driving.

Do not install electrical devices and do not modify those alr ead y exis ting t o avoid electrical over load s, b ecau se t he v ehic le c ould suddenly stop or there could be a dangerous current shor t age in th e horn an d in t he lights. aprilia recommends the use of “aprilia genuine accessories”.

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Be careful and moderate when loading your luggage. Kee p a ny luggage loaded as close as possible to the centre of the vehicle and distribute the load uni formly on both sides, in order to reduce imbalance to the minimum. Furthermore , mak e su re tha t the load is firmly secured to the vehicle, es pecially during long trips.

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Avoid hanging bulky, hea vy and/ or danger-

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ous objects on the handlebars, mudguards and forks, because the vehicle might respond more slowly in turns and its manoeuvrability could be unavoidabl y impaired.

Do not place bags th at a r e too bu lk y on the vehicle sides, because it co uld hit people or obstacles making you los e co ntro l of the vehicle.

Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly secured to the vehicle.

Do not carry bags w hich protrude too muc h from the luggage-ra ck or which cover the lights, horn or indicators.

Do not carry animals or childre n on the glove compartment or o n the luggag e-rack .

Do not exceed the maximum load allowed for each side-bag.

When the vehicle is over loade d, its s tab ility and its manoeuvrability can be compromised.

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1) Brake fluid reservoir (rear brake)

2) Coolant expansion tank plug

3) Coolant expansion tank

4) Fuse carrier

5) Battery

6) Saddle lock

7) Transmission oil filling cap

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8) Transmission oil drain plug

9) Centre stand

10) Kick starter

11) Passenger left footrest (snapping, closed/open) (in the countries where required)

12) Air cleaner

13) Left inspection cover

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1) Rear inspection cover

2) Mixer oil tank plug

3) Mixer oil tank

4) Ignition switch/steering lock

5) Front inspection cover

6) Fuel tank plug

7) Brake fluid reservoir (front brake)

8) Horn

9) Fuel tank

10) Right inspection cover

11) Anti-theft hook (for the aprilia “Body-Guard” armored cable

12) Passenger right footrest (snapping, closed/open) (in the countries where required)

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1) Cold start lever ()

2) Electric controls on the left side of the handlebar

3) Rear brake lever

4) Left rear-view mirror (not provided in the

5) Instruments and indicators

6) Right rear-view mirror (in the countries where required)

7) Throttle grip

8) Front brake lever

9) Electric controls on the right side of the handlebar

10) Ignition switch/steering lock (

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1) Amber low fuel warning light ()

2) Green low beam warning light ()

2a) Blue high beam warning light (

3) Multifunction digital display: A - Fuel level indicator ( B-Clock C - Speedometer D - Odometer (Mileage counter for the E - Coolant temperature indicator (

(indicator scale on the right

4) Green direction indicator warning light (

5) Red 2 stroke oil reserve warning light (

6) SET and MODE programming push buttons

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Description Function

Direction indicator warning light

2 stroke oil reserve warning light

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It blinks when the direction indicators are on. It comes on when the ignition switch is in position

If the LED does not come on during the starting, contact an

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Low beam warning light

High beam warning light

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Low fuel warning light

Fuel level indicator

Coolant temperature

indicator

Multifunction digital display

Speedometer Odometer

Mileage counter (for the

Clock

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only)

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It comes on when the headlight is in low beam position. It comes on when the headlight in high beam position.

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

It comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is about 2±0,5 E. It indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.

When the fuel tank is full, the indicator scale is completely lit up in correspondence with the gray refer-

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ence mark (on the left upper side). As the fuel level decreases, the lit area decrea ses as well; wh en it reac hes the r ed mark (on the left lower side), the low fuel warning light “

It indicates the approximate temperature of the coolant in the engine. When the indicator scale starts to light up ( light blue reference mark on the right lower side), the coolant temperature is sufficient to ensure the trouble-free r unning of the vehicle. If the lit area on the scale reaches the red mar k (on the r ight upper s ide) and blinks, stop the engine

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and check the coolant level, see p.26 (COOLANT).

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It indicates the instantaneous driving speed in kilometres (or miles for the presetting, see p. 16 (PROGRAMMING PUSH BUTTONS).

It indicates the total or partial number of kilometres covered. It indicates the total or partial number of miles covered. It indicates the hour and minutes according to the presetting, see p. 16 (PROGRAMMING PUSH BUT-

TONS).

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, thus checking the proper functioning of the LED.

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If the warning light comes on and does not go out after the check, or if it comes on during normal functioning, this means that the 2-stroke oil reserve is being used; in this case, top up the 2-stroke oil tank, see p. 24 (2 STROKE OIL TANK).

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” comes on.

If the maximum allowed temperature is exceeded (indicator scale completely lit up), the engine may be seriously damaged.

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When the ignition key (1) is turned to position “ multaneously on the dashboard: – amber low fuel warning light ( – red 2-stroke oil reser ve warning light

– the entire display (4) for approximately

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”, the following lights come on si-

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three seconds , afte r w hi ch the sp ee dom eter (5) will indicate “ ing functions will re main on: the cloc k (6), the symbols corresponding to the fuel level indicator “ temperature i ndicato r “” (8), the arrow “▲” (9) under the writing ODO (or TRIP) and the segments (10) indicating the total (or partial) number of kilometres (miles for the

The position of the arrow “▲” (9) under the writing O DO or TRIP de -

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low (SWITCHING FROM TOTAL KILOMETRES ODOMETER TO TRIP ODOMETER (TO TAL MILEA GE COUNTER / TRIP MILE-

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AGE COUNTER FOR THE SWITCHING FROM TOTAL KILOMETRES

ODOMETER TO TRIP ODOMETER (TOTAL MILEAGE COUNTER / TRIP MILEAGE COUNTER FOR THE

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Press and release the MODE push button; the arrow “▲” (9) will move from under the writing ODO to under the writing TRIP (or viceversa) , and at the same time the segments (10) will indicate the total or partial number of kilometres (miles for the

ODO = total kilometres odometer (total

mileage counter for the  only).

TRIP = trip odometer (trip mileage coun-

ter for the

only) covered.

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pressed and released.

The selected setting app ears every time the vehicle is started.

To set the trip odometer (trip mileage counter for the ceed as follows:

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The arrow “▲” (9) will move every time the MODE push button is

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Press and release the MODE push button, in such a way as to move the arrow “▲” (9) under the writing TRIP. Press the SET push button for about three seconds and the segments (10) will be set to zero.

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SWITCHING FROM KILOMETRES (km/h) TO MILES (MPH) FOR THE

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Turn the ignition switch to position “” (11) .

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Keep the MODE push button pressed while turning the ignition switch to position “

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” (12).

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For the rever se switching, repeat these operations.

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SETTING THE CLOCK (HOURS AND MINUTES)

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Press the MODE push button for more than three seconds, the segments corresponding to the hours (13) will blink.

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are changed one by one, while if the SET push button is kept pressed, the data flip over in cyclical sequences.

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If the SET push button is pressed and relea sed, the data

Press the SET push button and select the desired hour. To confirm the hour setting, press the MODE push button for less than three seconds: the segment corresponding to the tens of minutes (14) will blink.

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Press the SET push button and select the desired figure for the tens of minutes.

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To confirm the setting of the tens of minutes, press the MODE push button for less than three seconds: the segment corresponding to the minutes (15) will blink .

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Press the SET push button and select the desired minutes.

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To conf ir m the mi nute se tting, press and release the MODE push button.

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The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch is in position “”.

The lighting system works only when the engi ne is running.

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1) COLD START LEVER (

The starter for the c old start of t he eng ine is opera ted by rota ting the lever upwards. To disco nnect t he cold star t, brin g the l ever to its init ial pos ition.

2) HORN PUSH BUTTON (

The horn is activated when the push button is pressed.

3) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH (

To indicate the turn to the left, move the switch (A) to the left; to indicate the turn to the right, move the switch (A) to the right. To turn off the direction indicator, press the push button (B).

4) DIMMER SWITCH (

With the light switch in position “”, see p. 19 (CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR): if the dimmer switch is in positi on “

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1a) LIGHT SWITCH (

1b) DIMMER SWITCH (

2) START PUSH BUTTON (

The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch is in position “”.

The lighting system works only when t he engine is running.

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When the light switch is in position “ the switch is in posi tion ““, the rear parking light and the lo w beam are on.

When the light switch is in positio n “•”, the lights are off; when the switch is i n p os i tio n “ and when it is in position “”, the parking lights and the low or high beam are on. To turn on t he low or high beam, use the dimmer switch, see p. 18 (CON TROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR).

When the dimmer switch is in position “”, the low beam and the parking lights are on; when it is in position “ high beam and the parking lights are on.

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The lights can be switched off only by stopping the engine.

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”, the lights are off; w hen

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”, the parking lights are on

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When the start push button is pressed and one of the brake levers (front or rear) is activated at the same time, the starter makes the engine run. For the starting procedure, see p. 30 (STARTING).

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Position Function

Key

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The ignition switch is posi tioned on the right side, near the steering column.

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saddle lock. Two keys are supplied to gethe r with the vehicle (one spare key).

The key (1) operates the ignition switch/steering lock and the

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Never turn the key to position “ running conditions, in order to avoid losing control of the vehicle.

OPERATION

To lock the steering:

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Turn the handlebar c om ple tel y le ftw ard s.

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Turn the key (1) to position “” and press it.

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Turn the key and steer the handlebar at the same time.

Rotate the key (1) anticlockwise (leftwards), steer the ha ndlebar slowly until the key (1) reaches position “ Extract the key.

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Steering

lock

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The steering is locked. It is neither possible to start the engine, nor to switch on the lights.

Neither the engine, nor the lights can be switched on.

The engine and the lights can be switched on.

It is possible to remove the key.

It is not possible to remove the key.

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To unlock and lift the saddle:

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Position the vehicle on the centre stand.

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Insert the key in the saddle lock (1).

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Turn the key clockwise and raise the saddle (2).

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not left the key in the crash helmet/glove compartment.

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Before lowering and locking the saddle, make sure that you have

To lock the saddle, lower and press it (without exerting too much pr essure), thus making the lock snap shut.

Before leaving, make sure that the saddle is properly locked.

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Thanks to the crash helmet/glove compartment, you no longer have to carry the crash helmet or other obj ects wit h you eve ry time you park the vehicle.

The compartment is po sitioned under the saddle.

To reach it:

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Raise the saddle (2), see beside (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE).

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shown in the figure.

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Maximum allowed weight: 2.5 kg.

Position the helmet with the opening facing upwards, as

Do not load the crash helmet/glove compartment too much.

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The anti-theft hook (3) is positioned on the right side of the vehicle.

To prevent the vehicle from being stolen, it is advisable to secure it with the aprilia “Body-Guard” armored cable able at any aprilia Official Dealer.

Do not use the hook to lift the ve-

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has been parked.

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The tool kit is hooked to the unde rside of the saddle.

To reach it, proceed as follows:

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Lift the saddle, see p. 21 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE).

The tool kit includes: – n. 1 21 mm spark plug socket spanner

(1)

– n. 1 double-ended, cross-/cut-headed

screwdriver (2) type PH size 2 with handle

– n. 1 3 mm bent hexagon spanner (3)

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The extension of the rear mudguar d (4) i s extremely useful when the ro ad surface i s wet, in fact it reduces the r each of t he w ater spray caused by the rear wheel.

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ment and is positioned in the crash helmet / glove compartment.

For the installation, proceed as follows:

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The rear mudguard extension (4) is supplied as standard equip-

Raise the saddle, see p. 21 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE). Remove the rear mudguard extension (4) together with the sc rews an d the re levant fastening nuts from the crash helmet / glove compartment.

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Unscrew and remove the screw (5).

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Position the rear mudg uard ex tensi on (4) inside the number plate-holder support (6).

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Moderately tighten the screw (5).

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Insert the three screws (7) and s crew

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the relevant nuts. Insert the two screws (8) and screw the relevant nuts. Make sure that the rear mudguard extension (4) is positioned correctly. Tighten the screw (5).

Tighten the three screws (7).

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Tighten the two screws (8).

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The fuel used for inte rnal com-

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ditions it can become explosive. It is important to carry out the refuelling

and the maintenan ce operations in a well-ventilated area, with the engine off.

Do not smoke while refuellin g or near fuel vapours, in a ny c ase a void any contact with naked flames, sparks and any other heat source to prevent the fuel from catching fire or from exploding.

Further, prevent fuel from flowing out of the fuel filler, as it could catch fire w hen getting in contact w ith the red-hot su rfaces of the engine.

bustion engines is extremely inflammable and in particular con-

In case some fuel has accidentally been spilt, make sure that the area has completely dried and before starting the vehicle verify that there is no fuel inside the fuel filler neck.

Since petrol expands under the heat of the sun and due to the effects of sun radiation, never fill the tank to the brim.

Screw the plug (3) up carefully after refuelling.

Avoid any contact of the f uel with the skin and the inhalation of vapours; do not swallow fuel or pour it from a rece ptacle into another by means of a tube.

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Use only premium grade petrol (4 Stars

), in conformity with th e DIN 51600

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standard, min. O.N. 98 (N.O.R.M.) and 88 (N.O.M.M.).

Use only unleaded petrol, in confo rmity

with the DIN 51607 standard, min. O.N. 95 (N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.).

FUEL TANK CAPACITY (reserve included): 11.5

TANK RESERVE: 2±0.5 To refuel, proceed as follows:

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Raise the cover (1).

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Insert the key (2) in the fillercap lock.

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Turn the key anticlockwise, pull and remove the fillercap (3).

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Provide for refuelling.

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Top up the mixer oil tank every 500 km. The vehicle is provided with a separate

mixer that makes it possible to mix petrol with oil for the lubric ation of th e engi ne, see p. 64 (LUBRICANT CHART).

The reserve is indicated by the coming on of the 2 stroke oil reserve warning light “ 14 and 15 (INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS).

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If you run out of oil in the 2 stroke oil tank or if the mixer oil pipe has been removed, it is nec essary to contac t an

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the operation of the engine with air in the mixer oil system may cause serious damages to the engine itself.

To top up the 2-stroke oil tank, proceed as follows:

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2 STROKE OIL TANK CAPACITY: 1.3 TANK RESERVE: 0.3

Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km 1 km = 0.625 miles

” positioned on the da shboard, see p.

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The use of the vehicle without 2 stroke oil caus es serious damages to the engine.

Official Dealer, who will provide

Remove the rear inspection cover, see p. 46 (REMOVING THE REAR INSPECTION COVER). Remove the plug (1).

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draulic system. For any doubt regarding the perfec t

functioning of the braking system and in case you are not able to carry out the usual checking oper ations, contact your

using the oil. Do not dispose of the oil in the

Sudden resistanc e or clearance problems on the brake lever m ay be due to problems in the hy-

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Make sure that the brake disc and the friction eleme nts are neither oily nor greasy, especially after maintenance or checking operations.

Check that the brake cable is neither twisted nor worn out.

Prevent water or dust from accidentally getting into the circuit.

In case maint enance opera tions are to be performed on the hydraulic circuit, it is advisable to use latex gloves.

If the brake fluid gets in contact w ith the skin or the eyes, it can cause serious irritations. Carefully wash the parts of your body that get in contact with the liquid. Consult a doctor or an oculist if the liquid gets in contact with your eyes.

Do not dispose of the brake fluid in the environmen t.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN

When using the brake fluid, take

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rably damages them.

care not to spill it on the plastic or painted par ts, since it ir repa-

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perfectly working. The brake fluid mus t b e changed once a year by an

This vehicle is provided with hydraulic disc brakes.

When the disc pads wear out, the level of the fluid decreases to automatically compensate for their wear.

The brake fluid reservoirs (1) are positioned on the handlebar, near the brake lever couplings. Periodically check the brake fluid level in the reservoir (1) and the pad wear, see p. 43 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR).

most ensure your safety and for this reason they must always be

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In normal operating conditions,

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CHECKING

To check the brake fluid level, proceed as follows:

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the brake flu id never decrea ses below the “MIN” level.

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Position the vehicle on the centre stand. Rotate the handlebar leftwards, so that the fluid containe d in the reservoir is parallel to the “MIN” mark stamped on the glass (2). Make sure that the lev el of the brake fl uid contained in the tank exceeds the “MIN” mark stamped on the glass (2). If it does, do not use th e vehi cle a nd con tact an aprilia Official Dealer.

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the circuit, contact your Dealer, since it may be necessary to bleed the system.

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Check the coolan t lev el eve ry 200 0 km and after long rides; change it every 2 years.

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The coolant is made up of 50% water and 50% antifreeze.

This mixture is ideal for most running temperatures and ensures good protection against corrosion.

It is advisable to keep the same mixture also in the hot season, since in this way losses due to evaporation are reduced and it is not necessary to top up very frequently.

The mineral salt deposits left in the radiator by evaporated water are thus reduced and the efficiency of the cooling system remains unchanged.

If the outdoor temperature is below 0°, check the cooling circuit frequently and if necessary increase the antifreeze concentration (up to maximum 60%).

Do not use th e vehicle if the coolant is below the minimum prescribed level.

Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km 1 km = 0.625 miles

Have the coolant changed by an

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Do not remove the e xpansion

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sure and its temperature is high. If it gets in contact with the skin or with

clothes it may cause severe burns and/or damages.

The coolant is noxious: DO NOT SWALLOW IT. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

CHECKING AND TOPPING UP

Proceed as follows:

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tank cap when the engine is hot, since the coolant is under pres-

Raise the saddle, see p. 21 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE). Make sure that the coolant level in the expansion tank is included between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks, by checking through the special slot (1) provided on the bottom of the crash helmet / glove compartment.

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If the level is not included between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks, provide for topping up.

TOPPING UP

Proceed with care, releasing any

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make sure that there are no leaks in the circuit. Have it repaired by an Dealer.

residual pressure that may be present in the system.

Loosen the plug (2), by giving it about half a turn. Wait for a few seconds, in order to release any residual pressure that may be present in the system. Unscrew and remove the plug (2). Top up until the fluid reaches appro x. the "MAX" notch. Do not exceed th is level, otherw ise the fluid will flow out o f the ta nk when the en gine is running. Put back the filling cap (2).

In case of excessive consumption of coolant and in case the expansion tank remains empty,

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This vehicle is pro vided wit h tubel ess tyres.

Periodically check the tyre infla-

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If the tyres are hot, the measurement is not correct.

Carry out the measurement especially after long rides.

If the inflation pressure is too high, the ground unevenness cannot be dampened and is therefore transmitted to the handlebar, thus compromising the driving comfort and reducing the road holding during turns.

tion pressure at room temperature.

If, on the contrary, the in flation pressu re is too low, the tyre sides are under greater stress and the tyre itself may slip on the rim or it may become loose, with consequent loss of control of the vehicle.

In case of sudden braking the tyres could even get out of the rims. Further, the vehicle could skid while turning.

Check the surface and the wear of the tyres, since tyres in bad conditions can impair both the grip and the controllability of the vehicle.

Change the tyre when it is worn out or in case of puncture on the tread side, if the puncture is larger than 5 mm.

Use only tyres in the size suggested by

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Do not install tyres with ai r tube on rim s for tubeless tyres and viceversa.

Make sure th at the tyres always have their valve seali ng caps on, to pre vent them from suddenly going flat.

, see p. 60 (TECHNICAL DATA).

Change, reparation, maintenance and balancing operations are very important and should be carried out by qualified technicians with appropriate tools.

For this reason, it is ad visable to have the above mentioned operations carried out by an qualified tyre repairer.

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miles. Do not oil the tyres with unsuitable flu-

ids. INFLATION PRESSURE

SOLO RIDER

front:...............................180 kPa (1.8 bar)

rear:................................200 kPa (2.0 bar)

RIDER AND ONE PASSENGER (in the countries where this is allowed)

front:...............................200 kPa (2.0 bar)

rear:................................220 kPa (2.2 bar)

MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

front: ..............................................1.5 mm

rear: ...............................................1.5 mm

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The vehicles provi ded with the Automa tic Switch-on Device can be immediately recognized, since the lights co me autom atically on as soon as the engine is started.

For this reason the light switch is replaced by a dimmer switch.

The lights can be s witche d off on ly by s topping the engine.

For the versions with high beam, proceed as follows:

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Before starting the vehicle, make sure that the dimmer switch is in position “ (front low beam).

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Avoid parking the vehicle cata-

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ble to children, as the catalytic silencer becomes extremely ho t during use; be very careful and avoid any kind of contact before it has completely cooled down.

The catalytic vehicle is fitted with a silenc er with metal catalytic converter of the “platinum-rhodium bivalent” type.

This device provides for the oxi dation of

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the CO (carbon monoxide) and of the H C (unburned hydrocarbons) contained in the exhaust gases, changing them into carbon dioxide and steam, respectively.

lytic version near dry brush wood or in plac es e asily acces si-

Due to the catalytic reaction, the high temperature reached by the exhaust gases makes for the burning of the oil particles, thus keeping the silencer clean and eliminating the exhaust fumes.

To have the catalytic converter function correctly and for long and to reduce possible problems regarding the soiling of the thermal unit an d o f t he exhaust, it is nec es sary to avoid covering long distances with the engine running at constantly low rpm.

It is sufficient to alternate these periods with periods in whic h the engine ru ns at relatively high rpm, even if only for a few seconds, but rather frequently.

What has been state d abov e assu mes pa rticular importance for the cold starting of the engine: in this case, in order to reach a rpm regime sufficient to enable the “priming” of the catalyt ic reaction, just make sure that the temperat ure of the thermal unit has reached at least 50°C, which generally occurs a few seconds after starting the engine.

Do not use leaded petrol, since it

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causes the destruction of the catalytic converter.

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Before depa rture, always c arry

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functions c orrectly and sa fely, see the following table PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS. The non-performance of these checking operations can cause severe personal injuries or damages to the vehicle.

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understand about the functioning of some controls or in case you suspect or discover some irregularities. It does not take long to carry out a check-up and this op eration ensures you much mo re safety.

out a preliminary checking of the vehicle, to make sure that it

Do not hesitate to consult your

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Component Check Page

Front and rear brake Check the functioning, the fluid level and make sure

Accelerat or Make sure that it w orks s mooth ly an d tha t it is po ssib l e to

2 stroke oil Check and/or top up, if necessar y. 24 Wheel/tyres Check the tyre surface, the inflation pressure, wear and

Brake levers Make sure that they work smoothly.

Steering Make sure that the steering rotates smoothly, without any

Centre stand Make sure that it works smoothly. When the stand is let

Fastening elements Make sure that the fastening elem ent s ar e not loose.

Fuel tank Check the fuel level and top up, if necessary.

Coolant

Lights, warning lights, horn and electric devices

there are no leaks. Check the wear of the pads. Top up, if necessary.

open and close it complet ely, in all steering positions. If necessary, adjust and/or lubricate it.

tear and any damage.

If necessary, lubricate the articul at i on s.

clearance or slackening.

up or pushed down, there must be no friction and the spring tension must bring it back to its normal position. If necessary, lubricate joints and hinges.

If necessary, adjust or tighten them.

Make sure there are no lea ks or occlusions in the circuit . The coolant level in the expansion tank must be included

between t he Top up, if necessar y.

Check the proper functio ni ng of all the devices. Change the bulbs or intervene in case of failure. 49 ÷ 56

“

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and

“

MAX

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markings.

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Exhaust gases contain carbon

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Avoid starting the vehicle in closed or badly-ventilated rooms. The non-observance of this warning may cause loss of consc iousness or even lead to death by asphyxia.

Do not get o n the vehicle for the star ting.

ELECTRIC STARTING

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monoxide, which is extremely noxious if inhaled.

Position the vehicle on the centre stand. Make sure that the light switch (1) is in position“

is in position “

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Make sure that th e dimmer s witch (2 )

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Turn the ignition switch (3) to position

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When the ignition key is rotated

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stroke oil reserve warning light “” (7) and the entire display (8) come on for a few seconds, thus checking the oper ation of the system. If after this check the 2-stroke oil reserve warning light “ remains on, provide for topping up, see p. 24 (2 STROKE OIL TANK).

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to position “ warning light “

Lock at least one wheel, by pulling a brake lever (4). If this operation is not carried out, the start relay receives no current and therefore the engine does not start. Press the start push button “” (5) without accelerating, then release it as soon as the engine starts.

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”, the low fuel

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” (6), the 2-

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If the starting is carried out with cold engine, rotate the cold start lever “ upwards.

Avoid pressing the start push

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starter.

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gases and fuel consumption, warm the engine up by running at slow speed for the first miles.

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button “ running: this may damage the

Do not accelerate and pull the brake levers at the same time until you move off.

Do not start abruptly when the engine is still cold. To limit the emission of exhaust

Once the engine ha s warmed up, see p. 15 (Coolant temperat ure indicator “ rotate the cold start lever “” (9) downwards.

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” (5) when the engine is

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” (9)

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KICK START

For the kick start, proceed as follows:

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Position the vehicle on the centre sta nd.

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Move to the left side of the vehicle.

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Make sure that the light switch (1) is in position“

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is in position “

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Turn the ignition switch (3) to position “”.

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Make sure that the dimmer swi tch (2)

When the ignition key is rotated to position “ warning light “

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”, the low fuel

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” (6), the 2-

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To avoid losing control of the vehicle during the starting, lo ck both wheels by putting on the brake levers (4).

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STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY

After a long period of inactivity, proceed as follows:

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Do not push d ow n t he ki c k st a rt er with the engine on.

Push down the kick starter (10) with your right foot, releasing it immediately. If necessary, repeat the operation until the engine starts.

Carry out the first five operations prescribed for the electric starting, see p. 30 (ELECTRIC STARTING). Make the starter run for about 10 seconds, in order to ensure the filling up of the float chamber.

To start the engine:

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Rotate the cold start lever “” (9) upwards.

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Slightly open the throttle, then carry out the electric starting pro cedure (or KICK START).

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persons, properties and/or the vehicle due to the imprope r use of the veh icle itself.

Release the throttle grip (pos. A), put on the rear brake, then mo ve the vehi cle dow n the stand.

Get on the vehicle, keeping at least one foot on the ground in order not to lose balance.

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Properly adjust the inclination of the rear-view mirrors.

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Avoid opening and closing the

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cidentally lose control of the vehicle. If you have to b rake, close the t hrottle

and put on both brakes in order t o obtain uniform deceleration, properly exerting pressure on the braking parts.

By putting on the front brake only or the rear brake only, you reduce the braking force considerably, thus running the risk of locking one wheel and consequently losing grip.

Before beginning to turn, slow down or brake driving at moderate and constant speed or accelerating slightly; avoid braking at the last moment: it would be very easy to skid.

If the brakes are operated continuously on downhill stretches, the friction surfaces can overheat, thus reducing the braking efficiency. Never drive with the engine off!

throttle grip repeatedly and continuously, so that you do not ac-

Uneven roads, rails, manhole covers, indications painted on the road surface, building site metal plates be come rather slippery by rain. For this reason all these obstacles have to be carefully avoided, driving smoothly and bending the vehicle as little as possible.

Always use the turn indicators timely when you intend to change lane or direction, avoiding sharp and dangerous movements.

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engine, this means that the 2 stroke oil reserve is being used; in this case, top up the mixer oil tank, see p. 24 (2 STROKE OIL TANK).

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In case of wet groun d or scarce wheel grip (snow, ice, mud, etc.), drive slowly, avoiding sudden brakings or manoeuvres that could make you lose grip and fall down.

per side) and blinks, stop the engine and check the coolant level, see p. 26 (COOLANT).

Pay the utmost attention to any obstacle or variation of the ground.

If the 2 stroke oil reserve warning light “ ing the normal functioning of th e

If the lit area on the coolant temperature indicator scale “ reaches the red mark (right up-

” (1) comes on dur-

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To leave, release the brake lever and accelerate by gently rotating the throttle grip (pos. B); the vehicle will start moving.

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ter running-in” of t he REGULAR SERV ICE INTERVALS CHART, see p. 35, in order to avoid hurting yourself or other people and/or damaging the vehicle.

The running-in of the engine is primary to ensure its correct functioning and its correct functioning. If possible, drive on hilly road s and/or roads with many bends, so that the engine, the suspensions and the brakes undergo a more effective running-in.

For the first 500 km, keep to the following indications:

0-300 km

Do not keep the throttle grip open more than one ha lf for long st retches.

300-500 km

Do not keep the throttle grip open more than three-fourths for long stretches.

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Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km 1 km = 0.625 miles

After the first 50 0 kilometres, carry out the checki ng operations indicat ed in th e colum n “Af-

If possible, avoid stopping abruptly, slowing down suddenly

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Release the throttle grip (pos. A) and gradually put on the brakes to stop the vehicle.

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In case of a brief stop, keep at least one brake on.

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Neither lean the vehicle against walls, nor lay it on the ground.

Make sure that the vehicle and especially its red-hot parts do not represent a danger for persons and children.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended when the engine is on or the key is inserted into the ignition switch.

Do not sit on the vehicle whe n the stand is down.

ground, to prevent it from falling down.

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Stop the vehicle, see beside (STOPPING).

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Turn the ignition switch (1) to position “”.

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Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. 34 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND).

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since it is equipped with an automatic closing system.

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It is not necessary to close the fuel tap when the engine is off,

Never leave the key in the igni-

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tion switch.

Lock the steering, see p. 20 (STEERING LOCK) and extract the key (2).

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Carefully read p. 33 (PARKING). CENTRE STAND

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Grasp the left handgrip and the rear grab rail (1).

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Push down the stand lever (2).

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NEVER leave the ignition key inserted and always use the steering lock.

Park the vehicle in a safe place, pos s ibl y in a garage or a protected place.

If possible, use the appropriate aprilia “Body-Guard” armored cable ditional anti-theft device.

Make sure that all documents are in order and the road tax has been paid.

, or an ad-

Write down your personal data and telephone number in the sp ace p rovide d in t his page, to facilitate the identification of the owner in case of finding after theft.

SURNAME:................................................

NAME:........................................................

ADDRESS:.................................................

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TELEPHONE NO.:.....................................

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Before beginning any mai nte-

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gine, extract the key from the ignition block, wait until the engine and the exhaust system have coole d down and if possible lift the vehicle by means of the proper equipment, on firm and flat ground. Keep away from the red-hot parts of the engine and of the exhaust system, in order to avoid burns. The vehicle is made up of n ot edible parts. Never bite, suck, chew or swallo w any part of the vehicle for any reason.

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erations reversing their order.

Ordinary maintenance operations can usually be carried out by the user, but sometimes a basic knowledge of mechanic s a nd specific tools are required. If you need assistance or technical advice, consult your aprilia Official Dealer, who can ensure you prompt and accurate servicing. After any maintenance operatio n, carry out the “Preliminary checking operations”, see p. 29 (PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS).

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nance operation or any inspection of the vehicle, stop the en-

If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the reassembly of the units repeat the disassembly op-

Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km 1 km = 0.625 miles

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COMPONENT

Rear shock absorber C C Battery/electrolyte level C C Spark plug C C S Carburettor - idling R C Driving belt C Steering column bearings C C Wheel bearings C Removal of deposits from the exhaust P Air cleaner C P Accelerator operation C C Brake locking operation C C Braking systems C C Stop light switch C Brake fluid every year: S Brake fluid C Coolant every 2000 km: C / every 2 years : S 2 stroke oil every 500 km: C

Transmission oil S Light direction - operation C

Tyres - inflation pressure every month: R Wheels/tyres C Nut, bolt, screw tightening C C Front and rear suspension C C 2 stroke oil reserve warning light C C Fuel pipe C Mixer oil pipe C C Front and rear brake pad wear C every 2000 km: C

= check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary;

= clean;S = change;R = adjust. Carry out the maintenance operations more frequently if you

use the vehicle in rainy and dusty areas or on uneven ground.

Have maintenance operations on the components indicated by Official Dealers ONLY.

After running-in

(500 km)

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every 3000 km or 6 months: C

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every 12000 km

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It is a good rule to w rite down the frame and engine numbers in the space provided in this manual. The frame number can be used for the purchase of spare parts.

ENGINE NUMBER

The engine number is stamped near the transmission oil filling cap.

Engine no.

FRAME NUMBER

The frame number is stamped on the right side of the steering column plate. To read it, it is necessary to remove the front inspection cover, see p. 46 (REMOVING THE FRONT INSPECTION COVER).

Do not alter the i dentification

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cur severe penal and adminis trative sanctions. In particular, th e a lteration of the frame number results in the immed iate invalidity of the guarantee.

numbers if you do not want to in-

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Do not use petrol or inflammable

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Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

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Check the conditions of the air cleaner and clean it monthly or every 4000 km, d epending on the conditions in which the vehicle is used.

If the vehicle is us ed on dusty or wet road s, the cleaning operations and any replacement should be carried out more frequently.

To clean the filtering element it is necessary to remove the whole filter casing from the vehicle.

solvents to wash the air cleaner, in order to avoid fires or explosions.

Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km 1 km = 0.625 miles

REMOVAL

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Remove the left inspection cover, see p. 46 (REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT INSPECTION COVERS).

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Insert the spanner in the appropriate hole (1), whi le uns crewing and removing the screw (2) with the relevant washer.

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rectly.

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Upon reassembly, position the rear brake cable eyelet (3) cor-

Unscrew and remove the screw (4 ) with the relevant washer. Loosen the screw (5) of the air manifold clamp. Grasp the air manifold in correspondence with the clamp and pull it, thus removing the wh ole air cleaner casing.

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

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Unscrew the three screws (6).

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Remove the fi lter ca se co ver (7 ) and extract the filtering element (8).

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To clean the filtering element use clean, non-inflamm able solvents or solvent s with high volatility point, then let it dry thoroughly.

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Apply a filter oil or a thick oil (SAE 80W-

90) on the whole surface of the filtering element, then squeeze it to eliminate the oil in excess.

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The filter must be well impregnated, though not dripping.

Clean the inside of the filter ca sin g cov er (7) and of the filter ca sing (9) with a cloth.

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DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE TRAN SMISSION OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT.

Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

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tions, contact your cial Dealer.

Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km 1 km = 0.625 miles

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To check the t ransmission oi l level, carry out the following op erations every 3000 km or every 6 mo nths:

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Drive for a few miles until the engine reaches the normal runni ng te mperatu re, see p. 15 (Coolant temperature indicator

”), then stop it.

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Position the vehicle on the centre sta nd.

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Put a graduated container (1) with at least 120 cm! capacity under the drain plug (2).

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Unscrew the filling cap (3) and the oil drain plug (2).

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Let all the oil flow out of the oil pan.

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Measure the quantity and if it is less than 110 cm!, top up by adding the lacking quantity, see p. 64 (LUBRICANT CHART).

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Tighten the drain plug (2).

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Provide for fillin g u p, us ing the oil co lle cted into the graduated container (1).

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Tighten the filling cap (3).

Tighten the fill ing cap and the

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Periodically che ck that there are no leaks in correspondence with the oil pan cover seal.

Do not use the vehicle with insufficient lubrica tion or wi th cont aminat ed or un suitable lubricants, since this would accelerate the wear of the moving parts and may also cause irreparable failures.

drain plug thoroughly and make sure that there are no oil leaks.

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DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT. Put it in a sealed container and take it to the filling station where you u sua lly buy it or to an oil salvage center.

Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

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To ensure the efficiency and lon g life of the vehicle, it is ne ces s ary to c hange the oil after the first 500 km and successively every 12000 km or every 2 years.

tions, contac t your cial Dealer.

Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km 1 km = 0.625 miles

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Proceed as follows:

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Drive for a few miles until the engine reaches the normal runnin g temperature , see p. 15 (Coolant temperature indicator

”), then stop the engine.

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Position the vehicle on the centre stand.

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Put a graduated container (1) with at least 120 cm! capacity under the drain plug (2).

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Unscrew the filling cap (3) and the oil drain plug (2).

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Let all the oil flow out of the oil pan.

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Tighten the drain plug and add 110 cm of oil, see p. 64 (LUBRICANT CHART).

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Tighten the filling cap (3).

Tighten the fillin g cap and the

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Periodically ch eck that there are no leaks in correspondence with the oil pan cover seal.

Do not use the vehicle with insufficient lubrication or with contaminated or unsuitable lubricants, since this would accelerate the wear of the moving parts and may also caus e i rre parab le failures.

drain plug thoroughly and make sure that there are no oil leaks.

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DISASSEMBLY Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

While disassembling the wheel,

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pads.

To disassemble the front wheel, proceed as follows:

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200 x 200 mm.

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be careful not to damage the brake pipe, the disc and the

Position the vehicle on the centre stand.

Prepare a 190 mm high support, the base of which must measure

Place the support under the vehicle and a spongy cloth between the m, so that the front wheel can move freely and the vehicle cannot fall down.

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Wheel nut (4) driving torque: 120 Nm (12 kgm).

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be able to reassemble it correctly.

Make sure that the vehicl e is stable.

Remove the front brake caliper, see p. 43 (REMOVING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS). Introduce the screwdriver in the slot (1), lever and remove the cover (2). Lock the wheel pin (3) by means of a spanner. Unscrew and remove the nut (4), taking the washer.

Push the wheel pin (3), by carefully acting on the threaded end a nd u si ng a rubber hammer if necessary.

Check the arrangement of the odometer control (5), in order to

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Support the front wheel and extract the wheel pin (3) manually.

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Do not force the odometer control cable.

Move the wheel rightwards (in the travelling direction). Disconnect the odometer control (5). Remove the wheel.

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While reassembling the wheel, be

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To reassemble the front wheel, proceed as follows:

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pin (3) and a greater quantity of grease on the dust cover (6) of the od ometer control (5), see p. 64 (LUBRICANT CHART).

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careful not to damage the brake pipe, the disc and the pads.

Uniformly apply a moderate quantity of grease on t he wheel

Correctly position the odometer control (5) with the relevant seat (7) inserted in the antirotation pin (8), while partially introducing the wheel pin (3) from the left side (travelling direction).

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Make sure that the wheel hub (9) is perfectly clean, either inside and outside.

Upon reassembly, do not force

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hub (9) from damaging the teeth (10).

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Wheel nut (4) driving torque: 120 Nm (12 kgm).

the wheel against the odometer control (5), to prevent the wheel

Bring the wheel near the end of the suspension arm, raise it and insert the wh eel pin (3) completely. Rotate the wheel moderately and try to find the point in which i t can be fitted completely, with the wheel hub (9) correctly coupled with the teeth (10). Insert the washer, lock t he ro tati on o f th e wheel pin (3) by means of a spanner, screw and tighten the nut (4).

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Put back the cover (2) and fit it manually.

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Remove th e support from under the v ehicle.

After reassembly, pull the front

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the braking system. Check the wheel centering. Have the driving torques, centering and

balancing of the wheel checked by your

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brake lever repeatedly and check the correct functioning of

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DISASSEMBLY Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

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Remove the exhaust silencer, see p. 45 (REMOVING THE EXHAUST SILE NCER).

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Insert the screwdriver in the slot (1), lever and remove the cover (2).

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of the wheel.

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To unscrew the wheel nut (3), it is necessary to lock the rotation

Pull the rear brake lever (4) completely, then put a small piece of cardboard (5) on the grip and keep th e rea r brak e lever pulled by holding it against the grip by means of a plastic band (6).

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Loosen the wheel nut (3).

Wheel nut (3) driving torque: 110 Nm (11 kgm).

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Remove the plastic band (6) and take the piece of cardboard (5).

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Release the rear brake lever.

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Remove the rear br ak e caliper , s ee p .43 (REMOVING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS).

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Unscrew and remove the wheel nut (3) and the wash er.

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grease on the wheel pin, see p. 64 (LUBRICANT CHART) and replace the wheel nut (special type) with a new one.

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Upon reassembly, uniformly apply a moderate quantity of

Withdraw the wheel.

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the braking system. Check the wheel centering. Have the driving torques, centering and

balancing of the wheel checked by your

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accidents that may be h armful for y ou and/or other people.

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only. After reassembly, pull the rear

brake lever repeatedly and check the correct functioning of

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Carefully read p. 24 (BRAKE FLUID recommendations), p. 25 (DISC BRAKES), p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

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are valid for both.

Check the brake pad wear after the fir st 500 km and successively every 2000 km.

The wear of the brake pads depends on the use, on the kind of drive and on the road. The wear will be grea ter when the v ehicle is driven on dirt y or wet roads.

To carry out a rapid checking of the wear of the front pads, proceed as follows:

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If the thickness of th e friction material (even of one pad only) has reduced to about 1 mm, replace both pads.

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Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km 1 km = 0.625 miles

The following inf ormation refer to a single braking system, but

Remove the involved brake caliper, see beside (REMOVING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS). Carry out a visual check on the pads.

Have the pads changed by your

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Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

Upon disassembly, take care not

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are valid for both.

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Brake caliper screw (1) driving torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgm).

to damage the brake pipe, disc and pads.

The following information refer to a single braking system, but

Position the vehicle on the centre stand. Rotate the wheel manually, so that the space between two spokes of the rim coincides with the brake caliper. Unscrew and remove the two screws (1 ).

Never pull the rear brake lever

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may go out of their seats, thus causing the outflow of the brake fluid. In this case consult y our Dealer, who will carry out the proper maintenance operation.

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the braking system.

after removing the brake caliper, otherwise the caliper pistons

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After reassembly, pull the rear brake lever repeatedly and check the correct functioning of

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Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

Every now and then it is a dvisabl e to che ck the steering, in order to verify if ther e are slacks.

To check the steering it is necessary to:

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Position the vehicle on the centre stand.

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200 x 200 mm.

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Prepare a 190 mm high support, the base of which must measure

Place the support under the vehicle and a spongy cloth between the m, so that the front wheel can move freely and the vehicle cannot fall down.

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you may take in consideration the movement of the stand, thus observing an incorrect slack. Repeat the previous operation more than once.

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Make sure that the vehicl e is stable.

Shake the front part of the vehicle in the travelling direction.

Do not shake the front part of the vehicle excessively, otherwise

If you find that there is a considerable slack, contact your aprilia Official Dealer to restore th e optimal steering co nditions.

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Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

Periodically check the slack existing between the engine pin bushings.

To carry out this operation, proceed as follows:

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Position the vehicle on the centre stand.

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Shake the wheel perpendicularly to the direction of travel (see figure).

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If you find any slack, make sure that all the fastening element s of the fulcrum axis are well tightened.

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Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

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Position the vehicle on the centre sta nd.

Before performing the opera-

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cool down until they have reached room temperature, in order to avoid burns.

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procedure described here below.

tions described belo w, let the engine and the exhaust silencer

If the additional flange (1) is provided, DO NOT uns crew the screws (2) and (3), but follow the

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Unscrew and remove the screws (4) and (5).

Screw (4) and (5) driving torque: 12 Nm (1.2 kgm).

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Unscrew and remove the mudguard fastening screw (6).

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Unscrew and remove the two screws (7) and (8) that fasten the exhaust silencer to the engine.

Screw (7) and (8) driving torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgm).

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Remove the exhaust silencer.

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manifold and the silencer with a new one.

Upon reassembly, replace the gasket between the exhaust

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Position the vehicle on the centre sta nd.

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prescribed: the following operations refer to a single mirror, but are valid for both.

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damage the plastic part of the handlebar cover.

For the countries where the use of the second rear-view mirror is

Lift the protection element (9). Loosen the nut (10) by giving it about one turn. Withdraw the rear-view mirror (11).

When the rear-view mirror (11) has been removed, do not tighten the nut (10), in order not to

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Handle the painted componen ts with care and avoid scr aping or

Position the vehicle on the centre stand. Unscrew and remove the screw (1).

Proceed with care. Do not damage the tangs and/or their seats.

Introduce the short part of the bent he xagon spanner (2) in the appropriate seat (3), rotate the spanner downwards, pull it and remove the front inspection cover (4).

Upon reassembly, correctly insert the tangs in their seats.

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Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

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Position the vehicle on the centre stand.

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Unscrew and remove the four scre ws (5).

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Only for the left inspection cover: unscrew and remove the screw (6).

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Remove the inspect ion co ver (7) by withdrawing it sidewards.

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tion cover (7), with the antislip profiles fitted in the appropriate seats.

Upon reassembly, correctly insert the upper part (8) in its seat.

Take the mat (9).

Upon reassembl y, correctly po sition the mat (9) under the inspec-

Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

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Raise the sa ddle, see p. 21 (UNL OCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE).

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Unscrew and remove the two screws (10).

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Lift the front part of the inspection cover (11) and remove it by withdrawing it in the travelling direction.

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Adjust the idling after the first 500 km and every time it is irregular.

To carry out this operation, proceed as follows:

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Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km 1 km = 0.625 miles

Drive for a few miles until the engine reaches the normal runni ng te mperatu re, see p. 15 (Coolant temperature indicator

”), then stop the engine.

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Position the vehicle on the centre sta nd. Remove the right inspection cover, seep. 46 (REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT INSPECTION COVERS). Connect an electronic revolution counter to the spark plug cable. Start the engine.

The minimum speed of the engine (idling) must be about 18 00 ± 100 rpm; in this case the engine does not make the rear wheel rotate.

If necessary: Work on the ri ght side of t he vehicle, us-

ing a small-tip, but sufficiently long screwdriver.

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Act on the adjusting screw (1) positioned on the carburettor.

By SCREWING IT (clockwise), you increase the engine rpm.

By UNSCREWING IT (anticlockwise), you decrease the engine rpm.

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Twist the throttle grip, accelerating and decelerating a few times to make sure that it functions correctly and to check if the idling speed is constant.

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Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

The ideal slack of the accelerator control should be about 2-3 mm.

Do not act on the air adjusting screw, to avoid variations of the

If necessary, contact your Official Deale r .

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Position the vehicle on the centre sta nd.

Work on the left rear side of the vehicle, and precisely on the adjusting screw positioned on the carburettor.

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cable (2).

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After the adjustment:

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DO NOT withdraw the protection element of the cold start control

Proceed with care. Do not bend or force the cables or the components of the carburettor.

Remove the protection element (3). Loosen the nut (4) (by turning it clockwise). Act on the adjuster (5), positioned at the beginning of the accelerator control cable.

Tighten the nut (4) (by turning it anticlockwise), thus locking the adjuster (5) and put back the protection element (3).

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Check the spark plug after the first 500 km and successiv el y e ve r y 400 0 k m; change it every 8000 km.

Periodically remo ve the spark plug and clean it carefully, removing carbon deposits; change it if necessary.

To reach the spark plug:

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Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km 1 km = 0.625 miles

Remove the right inspection cover, see p. 46 (REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT INSPECTION COVERS).

To remove and clean the spark plug:

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Take off the spark plug cap (1).

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Remove all the dirt from the base of the spark plug, then unscrew it with the spanner you will find in the tool kit and extract it from its seat, taking care that neither dust nor other substan ces enter the cylinder.

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Make sure that there are neither carbon deposits, nor corrosion marks on the electrode and on the central porcelain part; if necessary, clean them with the special cleaners for spark plugs, with an iron wire and/ or a metal brush.

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Energetically blow some air, in order to prevent the removed residues from getting into the engine. If the spa rk plug has crackings on the insulating material, corroded electrodes or excessive deposits, it must be changed.

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Check the spark plug gap with a thickness gauge. The gap must be 0.5 ÷ 0.6 mm; if neces- sary adjust it, carefully bending the earth electrode.

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Make sure that the washer is in good conditions. With the washer on, screw the spark plug by hand in order not to damage the thread.

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Using the spanner provided in the tool kit, tighten the spark plug, giving it half a turn to compress the washer.

The spark plug must be well

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damaged. Use the recommended type of spark plug only, see p. 60 (TECHNICAL DATA), in order not to compromise the life and performance of the engine.

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tightened , otherwise the engine may overheat and be seriously

Position the spark plug cap (1). Put back the inspection cover.

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Check the electrolyte level and the tightening of the terminals after the first 500 km and successively every 4000 km or 8 months.

Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km 1 km = 0.625 miles

The battery gives off explosive

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source of heat. During the recharging or the use, make sure that the room is properly ventilated and avoid inhaling the gases released during the recharging.

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gases; keep it away from flames, sparks, cigarettes and any other

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caustic and if it gets in contact with the skin it can cause burns, since it contains sulphuric acid. Wear protection clothes, a face mask and/or goggles during maintenance operations.

In case of contact with the skin, rinse with plenty of water.

In case of co ntact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of water for 15 minutes, then consult an oculist without delay.

If the electrolyte is accidentally swallowed, drink a lot of water or milk, then continue drinking milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and consult a doctor without delay.

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Do not incline the vehicle too much, in order to avoid dangerous leaks of the battery fluid.

Connect and disconnect the battery with the ignition switch in position “ Connect first the positive cable (+) and then the negative cable (–).

Disconnect following the reverse order. The electrolyte is corrosive. Do not pour or spill it, especially on the

plastic parts.

Never invert the connection of the battery cables.

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If the vehicle remains unuse d for a long period:

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Remove the battery, see p. 50 (REMO-

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VING THE BATTERY) and put it in a cool and dry place.

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Recharge it completely, by using a trickle charge, see p. 51 (RECHARGING THE BATTERY).

If the battery remains on the vehicle, disconnect the cables from the terminals.

It is important to check the charge periodically (about once a month), during t he winter or when t he ve hi cl e rem a in s unus e d, i n order to prevent the deterioration of the battery.

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Carefully read p. 49 (BATTERY).

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Remove the rear inspection cover, see p. 46 (REMOVING THE REAR INSPECTION COVER).

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Make sure that the cable terminals (1) and the battery terminals (2) are: – in good conditions (and not corroded

or covered with deposits);

– covered with special grease or Vase-

line.

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Make sure that the ignition switch is in position “

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Disconnect first the ne gative (–) an d then the positive cable (+).

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Brush wit h a wir e brus h to e limin ate a ny sign of corrosion.

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Reconnect first the positive (+) and then the negative cable (–).

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Cover the terminals with special grease or Vaseline.

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Remove the rear inspection cover, see p. 46 (REMOVING THE REAR INSPECTION COVER).

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Make sure that the ignition switch is in position “

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Disconnect first the negative (–) and the n the positive cable (+).

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Remove the battery breather pipe.

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Remove the battery from its compartment and put it on a flat s urface , in a coo l and dry place.

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Carefully read p. 49 (BATTERY).

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Remove the battery from its compartment, see p. 50 (REMOVING THE BATTERY).

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Make sure that the fluid level is included between the two “MIN” and “MAX ” notches stamped on the battery side. Otherwise:

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Unscrew and remove the element plugs.

Top up with distilled water only.

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creases during the recharge.

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Do not exceed the “MAX” mark, since the electrolyte level in-

Top up by adding distilled water.

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Remove the battery from its compartment, see p. 50 (REMOVING THE BATTERY).

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Unscrew and remove the element plugs.

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Check the electrolyte level, see beside (CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL).

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Connect the battery with a battery charger.

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A recharge with an amperage equal to 1/10th of the battery capacity is recommended.

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After the recharging op eration, check the electrolyte level again and if necessary top up with distilled water.

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Replace the element plugs.

Reinstall the battery only 5-10

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battery keeps sending out extremely inflammable hydrogen gas for a short lapse of time.

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Put the battery in its container.

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Connect the breather pipe.

Always connect the battery breather pipe, to prevent the sul-

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roding the electric system, pa inted parts, rubber elements or gask ets when they exit the breather pipe itself.

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phuric acid vapours from cor-

Connect, in order, the positive (+) and negative (–) cable. Cover the ter minals with specia l grease or Vaseline. Put back the rear inspection cover, see p. 46 (REM OVING THE REAR INSPECTION COVER).

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Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

Do not repair faulty fuses.

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overload in the electric system. In this case it is advisable to consult an

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If an electric component does not work or works irregularly, or if the vehicle fails to start, it is necessary to check the fuse (1).

Never use fuses different from the recommended ones.

If a fuse blows frequent ly, there probably is a short cir cuit or an

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For the checking, proceed as follows:

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Turn the ignition switch to position “”, to avoid any accidental short circuit.

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Remove the rear inspection cover, see p. 46 (REM OVING THE REAR INSPECTION COVER).

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Extract the fuse (1) and check if the filament (2) is broken.

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Before replacing the fuse, try to find out the cause of the trouble, if possible.

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Then replace the damaged fuse with the spare fuse (3) or with a new one having the same amperage.

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seat.

If you use one of the spare fuse (3), put a new fuse in the suitable

ARRANGEMENT OF THE FUSE

7.5 A fuse from the battery to:

all the electric loads, excluding the l igh t circuit, which is fed with alternate current.

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To rapidly check the correct d irecti on of the beam, place the vehicle on flat ground, 10 m away from a wall.

Turn on the low beam, sit on the vehicle and make sure that the beam projected on the wall is slightly under the horizontal line of the headli ght (about 9/10 th of the total height).

To adjust the headlight beam:

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Act on the suitable screw (1) by means of a screwdriver.

By TURNING IT CLOCKWISE, you set the beam upw ards.

By TURNING IT ANTICLOCKWISE, you set the beam downwards.

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Before changing a bulb, position

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position “ Change the bulb wearing clean gloves or using a clean and dry cloth.

Do not leave fingerpri nts on the bulb, since these may ca use its overheatin g and consequent breakage. If you touch the bulb with bare hands, remove any fingerprint with alcohol, in order to prevent it from blowing frequently.

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the vehicle on the centre stand and turn the ignition switch to

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THE FUSE).

Before changing a bulb, check the fuse, see p. 52 (CHANG ING

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Carefully read p. 53 (BULBS).

The headlight contains : – A right, low beam bulb (1). – A left, low beam bulb (2). – A front right direction indicator bulb (3). – A front left direction indicator bulb (4).

The headlight – An upper central, low/high beam bulb

(5). – A lower central, parking light bulb (6). – A front right direction indicator bulb (3). – A front left direction indicator bulb (4).

To reach the bulbs, proceed as follows:

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Remove the front inspection cover, see

p. 46 (REMOVING THE FRONT IN-

SPECTION COVER).

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Reach the protection elements of the bulbs (1) and (3) from the right side (A).

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Reach the protection elements of the bulbs (2) and (4) from the left side (B).

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are provid ed with a singl e central pro tection element (7); to reach it, work on the right side (A) with one hand and on the left side (B) with the other hand.

LOW BEAM BULBS (1) AND (2) To change the bulbs, proceed as fol-

lows:

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Manually withdraw the protection element of the bulb that must be replaced.

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Rotate the check tang (8) positioned at the back of the bulb socket sidewards.

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Extract the bulb and replace it with a new one of the same type.

The bulbs (5) and (6)

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To change the bu lbs, p roceed as fo llows:

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Manually withdraw the protection element of the bulb that must be replaced.

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Press the two clips provided on the bulb socket (9) with two fingers, while withdrawing it from its seat at the same time.

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vertical position and fit it in its seat; a click will indicate that the bu lb so cke t is positioned correctly.

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guide pins coincide with the relevant guides on the bulb socket.

Upon reassembly, insert the bulb socket (9) with the clips in

Press the bulb moderately, rotate it anticlockwise, extract it and replace it with a new one of the same type.

Introduce the bulb in the bulb socket, making sure that the two

To change the bulb, proceed as foll ows:

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Manually withdraw the protection element (7)

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Rotate the bulb so cket (10) antic lockwis e and extract it.

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Slightly press the bulb (5) and rotate it anticlockwise, extract it and replace it with a new one of the same type.

To change the bulb, proceed as follows:

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Manually withdraw the protection element (7).

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Rotate the bulb socket (10) anticlockwise and extract it.

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Do not pull the electric cables to extract the bulb socket.

Working on the left side (B), grasp the parking light bulb socket (11), pull and remove it from its seat. Withdraw the parking light bulb (6) and replace it w ith a new one of t he same type.

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Carefully read p. 53 (BULBS).

The rear light contains:

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A parking light/stoplight bulb (1).

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Two rear direction indicator bulbs (2).

To change them:

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frame (5) to prevent them from falling down and avoid any damage.

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their frame (5). Slightly push them out

Support the protection screen (4) and the coloured screen

Unscrew and remove the three screws

(3).

Remove the protection screen (4).

Remove the coloured screen frame (5 ).

If necessary, the coloured screens can be removed from

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of their seats (f rom the inside towa rds the outside) and change them if necessary.

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Slightly press the bulb and rotate it anticlockwise.

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Remove the bulb from its seat.

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oured screen frame (5) correctly in their seats. Tighten the screw (3) carefully, without exerting too much pressure, in order to avoid damaging the protection screen.

Insert the bulb in the socket, making the two bulb pins co in-

Correctly in stall a new bul b of the same type.

Upon reassembly, position t he protection screen (4) and the col-

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Grasp the bulb socket (6), pull it and remove it from its seat. Withdraw t he bu l b ( 7) an d r e pla ce i t wi th a new one of the same type.

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tank and the carburettor completely, making sure that both are completely dry. During transport, the vehicle must be held upright, in its normal use position, to avoid any oil and batter y fluid leakage.

Before transp orting the v ehicle, it is necessary to empty the fuel

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Carefully read p. 23 (FUEL).

Risk of fire. Wait until the engine and the

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th. Before proceeding, make sure that the room in which y ou are working i s properly ventilated. Do not inhale fuel vapours. Do not smoke, nor use free flames. Do not dispose of fuel in the environment.

exhaust silencers have comple-

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Position the vehicle on the centre sta nd.

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Stop the engine and wait until it has cooled down.

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Prepare a container with capacity exceeding the fuel quantity present in the tank and put it on the ground on the left side of the vehicle.

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Empty the fuel tank by means of a manual pump or a similar system.

After draining the tank, tighten

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To empty the carburettor completely, proceed as follows:

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Remove the filter casin g, see p. 37 (AIR CLEANER - REMOVAL).

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Put the free end of the pipe (1) into a receptacle.

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Open the carburettor outlet by loosening the drain sc rew (2) posit ioned unde r the float chamber.

When all the fuel has flowed out of the carburettor:

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Tighten the drain screw (2 ) completely.

Tighten the drain screw ( 2) with care, to avoid fuel leakages from

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Clean the vehicle frequently if it used in particular areas or conditions, such as:

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Polluted areas (cities and industrial are-

as).

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Areas characterized by an high percent-

age of salinity and humidity (sea areas,

hot and humid climates).

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Particular conditions (use of salt and

anti-ice chemical products on the roads

during the winter).

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Avoid leaving deposits of industrial and

polluting powders, t ar spots, dead in-

sects, bird droppings, etc. on the body.

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Avoid parking the vehicle under trees,

since in some seasons residues, resins,

fruits or leaves fall down, which contain

substances that may damage the paint.

After the vehicle has been

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because of the presence of water on the grip surfaces. Calculate long braking distances to avoid accidents. Brake repeatedly to restore normal conditions.

To remove dirt and mud from the paint ed surfaces use a low- pr essure water jet; carefully wet the dirty parts, remove mud and filth with a soft car sponge impregnated with a lot of water and shampoo (2÷4% parts of shampoo in water). Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with chamois leather.

To clean the outer parts of the engine use a degreaser, brushes and wipers.

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washed, its braking functi ons could be temp orarily impaire d

Polish with silicone wax only after having carefully washed the

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summer, when the body is st ill warm, since if the shampoo dries before being rinsed away, it can damage the paint.

Use neither high pressure wat er/air jets , nor vapour jets on the follow ing parts: wheel hubs, controls on the right and on the left side of the handlebars, brake pump, instruments and indicators, silencer exhaust, glove compartment, ignition switch/steering lock.

Do not use alcohol or solvents to clean the rubber and plastic parts and the saddle: use water and mild soap. Do not apply protection waxes onto the saddle, in order not to make it too slippery.

Do not wash the vehicle under the sun, especially during the

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After a long period of inactivity of the vehicle some precautions are necessary to avoid any problem.

Further, it is important to carry out the necessary repairs and a general check up before the period of inactivity, since you could forget to carry them out later.

Proceed as follows:

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Empty the fuel tank and the carburettor, see p. 57 (DRAINING THE FUEL TANK).

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Extract the spark plug and pour a teaspoon (5-10 cm!) of two-stroke engine oil into the cylinder. Move the ignition switch to position “ press the start push button “

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” for a few seconds, to distribute the oil evenly on the cylinder surfaces. Put back the spark plug.

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Remove the battery, see p. 50 (REMOVING THE BATTERY) and p. 49 (LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY).

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Wash and dry the vehicle, see p. 58 (CLEANING).

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Polish the painted surfaces with wax.

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Inflate the tyres, see p.27 (TYRES).

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By means of a suitable support, position the vehicle so that both tyres are raised from the ground.

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Place the vehicle in an un heated, not-hu mid room, away from sunlight, with minimum temperature variations.

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Cover the vehicle avoiding the use of plastic or waterproof materials.

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Uncover and clean th e v eh ic le, see p.58 (CLEANING).

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Check the electrolyte level in the battery and install it, see p . 51 (CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL) and (INSTALLING THE BATTERY).

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Make sure that the fuel drain screw is thoroughly screwed (breather pipe closing index), see p.57 (DRAINING THE FUEL TANK).

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Refuel, see p. 23 (FUEL).

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Carry out the preliminary checking operations, see p. 29 (PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS).

Have a test ride at moderate

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DIMENSIONS Max. length...................................................... 1790 mm

Max. width ....................................................... 701.5 mm

Max. height (front part of the fairing included). 1110 mm

Seat height...................................................... 810 mm

Distance between centres............................... 1260 mm

Min. ground clearance.................................. ... 140 mm

Weight ready for starting ................................. 106 kg

ENGINE Type................................................................. MINARELLI, 2-stroke with controlled ignition

Number of cylinders......................................... 1

Total displacement........................................... 49.26 cm

Bore/stroke...................................................... 40 mm / 39.2 mm

Compression ratio........................................... 12.5 ± 0.5:1

Starting............................................................ electric + kick starter

Clutch .............................................................. centrifugal

Change gear.................................................... automatic stepless variator

Cooling ........................................................... liquid cooled

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CAPACITY Fuel (reserve included)................................... 11.5

Fuel reserve.................................................... 2±0.5

Transmission oil............................................... 110 cm

Mixer oil (reserve included)............................. 1.3

Mixer oil reserve.............................................. 0.3

Coolant ........................................................... 0.8 E (50% antifreeze + 50% water)

Seats............................................................... 1 (2 in the countries where this is allowed)

Vehicle max. load

(driver + luggage)............................................ 105 kg

(driver+passenge r+lu gga ge)........................... 180 kg (in the countries where this is allowed)

TRANSMISSION Speed change gear......................................... automatic and stepless

Primary ........................................................... V-belt

Ratios...................................... ...... .................. minimum for stepless change: 2.6

Secondary....................................................... with gears

CARBURETTOR Model .............................................................. DELL’ORTO PHBN 12

Choke tube...................................................... Ø12 mm

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maximum for stepless change: 0.862

FUEL SUPPLY Fuel................................................................. p rem iu m gra de p etr ol ( 4 St ar s

standard, min. O.N. 98 (N.O.R.M.) and 88 (N.O.M.M.)

Fuel #.............................. ..... ...... ..... ............. unleaded petrol according to the DIN 51607 s tan da rd, m in . O.N. 95

(N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.)

) according to the DIN 51600

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FRAME Type................................................................. one-beam, split in two cradles

SUSPENSIONS Front ................................................................ pantograph arm with hydraulic mono-shock absorber

Stroke.............................................................. 57 mm

Rear................................................................. hydraulic mono-shock absorber

Stroke.............................................................. 90 mm

BRAKES Front................................................................ disc brake, Ø 190 mm with hydraulic transmission

Rear................................................................. disc brake, Ø 190 mm with hydraulic transmission

WHEELS RIMS................................................................ alloy

Front................................................................ 3.50 x 13’’

Rear................................................................. 3.50 x 13’’

TYRES............................................................. tubeless

Front................................................................ 130/60 - 13’’

Rear................................................................. 130/60 - 13’’

STANDARD INFLATION PRESSURE

Front................................................................ 180 kPa (1.8 bar)

Rear................................................................. 200 kPa (2.0 bar)

INFLATION PRESSURE WITH PASSENGER (where drive with passenger is allowed)

Front................................................................ 200 kPa (2.0 bar)

Rear................................................................. 220 kPa (2.2 bar)

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IGNITION Type................................................................. CDI

Spark advance................................................ 14° ± 2° before T.D.C.

Standard spark plug........................................ NGK R BR8 HS

Spark plug gap................................................ 0.5 ÷ 0.6 mm

Engine idle rpm............................................... 1800 ± 100 rpm

ELECTRIC SYSTEM

Battery............................................................. 12 V - 4 Ah

Fuse................................................................ 7.5 A

Generator (with permanent magnet)............... 12 V - 85 W

Low beam bulbs.............................................. 12 V - 15 W

Low/high beam bulb Front parking light bulbs

Direction indicator bulbs.................................. 12 V - 10 W

Rear parking light/stoplight bulb...................... 12 V - 5/21 W

Number plate bulb

Low beam warning light .................................. LED

High beam warning light

Direction indicators warning light.................... LED

2 stroke oil reserve warning light .................... LED

Low fuel warning light ..................................... LED

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.............. 12 V - 35/35 W

........ 12 V - 3 W

.......... 12 V - 3 W

....... LED

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Transmission oil (recommended):

As an alternative to the recommended oil, it is possible to use high-quality oils with characteri stics in compliance with or superior to the A.P.I. GL4 specifications.

Mixer oil (recommended): Use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance with or superior to the ISO-L-ETC++, A.P.I. TC++ specifications.

Fork oil (recommended): If you need an oil with intermediate characteristics in comparison with the two recommended products, these can be mixed as indicated below:

SAE 10W SAE 15W < F.A. 5W 33% of the volume, + < F.A. 20W 67% of the volume.

Bearings and other lubrication points (recommended): As an alternative to the recommended product, use high-quality grease for rolling bearings, working temperature range -30°C…+140°C, dripping point 150°C…230°C, high protection against corrosion, good to water and oxidation resistance.

Protection of the battery poles: neutral grease or vaseline. Spray grease for chains (recommended): Brake fluid (recommended):

F.A. 5W 67% of the volume, + < F.A. 20W 33% of the volume.

Use new brake fluid only.

GREEN HIT.

F.A. 5W or < F.A. 20W fork oil.

F.C., SAE 75W - 90.

AUTOGREASE MP.

CHAIN SPRAY.

F.F., DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible).

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ECOBLU -40°C.

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1) Generator

2) CDI

3) Spark plug

4) HT coil

5) Voltage regulator

6) Battery

7) Starter

8) Start relay

9) Front stoplight switch

10) Rear stoplight switch

11) 2 stroke oil reserve switch

12) Diode

13) Fuel level sensor

14) Rear right direction indicator

15) Rear light

16) Rear left direction indicator

17) Right dimmer switch

18) Left dimmer switch

19) Ignition switch/steering lock

20) Low/high beam bulb

21) Coolant thermistor

22) Blinking

23) Dashboard

24) Direction indicator warning light

25) 2 stroke oil reserve warning light

26) Number plate light

27) Fuel level indicator

28) Low fuel warning light

29) Low beam warning light

29) High beam warning light

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30) Coolant temperature indicator

31) Front right direction indicator

32) Front left direction indicator

33) Front parking light

34) Low beam bulbs

35) Horn

36) Pick up

37) Fuse

38) Multiple connectors

39) Rear parking light / stoplight bulb

40) Speed sensor

41) Front parking light

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aprilia s.p.a. wishes to thank its customers for the purchase of this vehicle. – Do not dispose of oil, fuel, polluting substances and components in the envi-

ronment. – Do not keep the engine running if it isn’t necessary . – Avoid disturbing noises. – Respect nature.

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