Aprilia SCARABEO 50 I.E, SCARABEO 100 4T User Manual 06-2001 Part6
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Start the engine, let it run for a few minutes
and then switch it off: after about 5 minutes,
check the level and top up, if necessary,
without exceeding the MAX level mark.
Always top up with fresh oil, see page 90
(LUBRICANT CHART).
WARNING
Do not run the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil or wrong oil as this may
result in premature wear of the moving
parts and cause serious damages.
BRAKE FLUID - recommendations
WARNING
Sudden resistance or clearance problems
on the brake lever may be due to troubles in the hydraulic system.
For any doubt regarding the perfect functioning of the braking system and in case
you are not able to carry out the usual
checking operations, contact your
aprilia Official Dealer.
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WARNING
Pay special attention to the brake disc
and friction material, making sure that
they are neither dirty nor oily, especially
after maintenance operations or inspections.
Make sure that the brake pipe is neither
twisted nor worn out.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE FLUID IN THE
ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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DISC BRAKES
WARNING
The brakes are the parts that most ensure your safety and for this reason they
must always be perfectly working; check
them before every trip.
A dirty disc soils the pads, with consequent reduction of the braking efficiency.
Dirty pads must be replaced, while dirty
discs must be cleaned with a high-quality degreaser.
The brake fluid must be changed every
two years by an aprilia Official Dealer.
For any doubt regarding the perfect functioning of the braking system and in case
you are not able to carry out the usual
checking operations, contact your
aprilia Official Dealer.
NOTE For versions with rear drum brake
, the following information are only re-
ferred to the front disc braking system.
When the friction pads wear out, the fluid
level decreases automatically in order to
compensate for the wear.
The brake fluid reservoir (1) is situated next
to the front brake lever connection. Periodically check the level in the brake fluid reservoir (1) and the pads wear, see page 61
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR).
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle if the braking system leaks fluid.
CHECKING
To check the brake fluid level
♦ Position the vehicle on the centre stand,
on a solid and level surface.
♦ Rotate the handlebar, so that the fluid con-
tained in the brake reservoir (1) is parallel
to the “MIN” mark stamped on the glass
gauge (2).
MIN = minimum level.
♦ Make sure that the fluid contained in the
reservoir exceeds the “MIN” mark stamped
on the glass gauge (2).
If the fluid does not reach at least the “MIN”
mark:
CAUTION
When the disc pads wear out, the level of
the fluid decreases progressively to compensate for their wear.
♦ Check the brake pad wear, see page 61
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR).
If the pads and / or the disc do not need re-
placing:
♦ Contact an aprilia Official Dealer, who
will provide for topping up.
CAUTION
Check the braking efficiency.
In case of excessive stroke of the brake
lever or reduced efficiency of the braking
system, contact an aprilia Official Dealer,
since it may be necessary to bleed the
system.
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