Aprilia SPORTCITY 250IE 2007 User Manual

DEALER INSTRUCTION SHEET

Sportcity 250 i.e.

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.

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.

NOTE The word "NOTE" is written before

any important information on the 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

u Rest the vehicle on its center stand.
u Unscrew and remove the two screws (3).
u Press on the ends to lift up the cover (4), on

the parts opposite the screws.

u Remove the battery case cover (4).
u Remove the battery (5) from its housing and

set it on a flat surface.

u Remove the cap (1) from the recharge

container (2).

u Place 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).

u Leave the battery (5) to stand for at least an

hour with the caps open.

u Charge the battery (5) following the

procedure indicated on the battery itself:

- standard 1.2A x 5/10 hours

- fast 5A x1 hours

u Leave the battery (5) stand for al least 15

minutes with the caps open to allow
produced gas to be eliminated.

u Refit the caps.
u Use 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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