Aprilia SPORTCITY 250IE 2007 Manual

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SPORTCITY 250 i.e.

DEALER INSTRUCTION SHEET

Sportcity 250 i.e.

Sportcity 250 i.e.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING MOTORCYCLE FROM CRATE

SAFETY MESSAGES

The following warning messages are used on all instruction sheets to draw your attention to the situations described below.

Safety warning symbol. When you see this symbol on the motorcycle or on instruction sheets, beware of potential injury hazards. Failure to observe the instructions that come after these symbols may affect your safety, the safety of others and that of the motorcycle!

Risk of serious injury or death.

Possible risk of slight injury or damage to motorcycle.

WARNING

Risk of serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Possible risk of slight injury or damage to motorcycle.

NOTE The word "NOTE" is written before any important information on the instruction sheet.

For the sake of safety, perform a thorough preliminary check before starting the vehicle. See the PRELIMINARY CHECK LIST IN THE VEHICLE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK.

Failure to carry out these checks may lead to serious injury or damage to the vehicle.

The checks require very little time, but the benefits in terms of safety are enormous.

The components in this handbook are supplied disassembled and must be fitted on to the motorcycle. These instruction sheets for dealers describe the correct assembly procedures.

Read the instructions in the sheets to avoid breakage or incorrect assembly.

Remove the rear storage box containing wing mirrors and other components not on the bodywork.

After removing the nailed-on supports and crosspieces from the crate (used for transport purposes), push the motorcycle off the bottom of the crate and position it on the stand.

You may now proceed with the operations below.

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Aprilia SPORTCITY 250IE 2007 Manual

SPORTCITY 250 i.e.

DEALER INSTRUCTION SHEET

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BATTERY

WARNING

Battery electrolyte is toxic, caustic and the contact with the skin may cause serious burns, since it contains sulphuric acid. Wear protective clothing, a face shield and/ or tight fitting goggles when working around the battery. In case of contact with the skin, flush immediately with plenty of water. In case of contact with the eyes, flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediately consult an optician. If the electrolyte is accidentally swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk, and then milk of magnesia or vegetable oil. Immediately consult a health professional. The battery gives off noxious and explosive gases; keep it away from cigarettes, flames, sparks and any other 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. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. Do not tip the vehicle too much, or tip the battery too much, to avoid electrolyte leaking out.

INITIAL BATTERY CHARGING

uRest the vehicle on its center stand.

uUnscrew and remove the two screws (3).

uPress on the ends to lift up the cover (4), on the parts opposite the screws.

uRemove the battery case cover (4).

uRemove the battery (5) from its housing and set it on a flat surface.

uRemove the cap (1) from the recharge container (2).

uPlace the container (2) In the battery (5) as shown in the drawing (ensure that the cartridge containing sulphuric acid is the suitable one specific for the indicated battery type).

uLeave the battery (5) to stand for at least an hour with the caps open.

uCharge the battery (5) following the procedure indicated on the battery itself:

-standard 1.2A x 5/10 hours

-fast 5A x1 hours

uLeave the battery (5) stand for al least 15 minutes with the caps open to allow produced gas to be eliminated.

uRefit the caps.

uUse the same plug (1) to close up battery holes.

CAUTION

The battery liquid is corrosive. Do not pour or sprinkle it, particularly on plastic parts. When the battery has been removed it must be placed in a safe place out of the reach of children. The battery is very dangerous and may cause injury or death.

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