APRILIA SCARABEO 100 4T - 06-2001 PART10 User manual

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LONG INACTIVITY
OF THE BATTERY
If the vehicle remains unused for more than
fifteen days, it is necessary to recharge the
battery,inordertopreventitssulphation,see
page 75 (RECHARGING THE BATTERY).
It is important to check the charge periodi-
cally (about once a month), during the win-
ter or when the vehicle remains unused, in
order to prevent the deterioration of the bat-
tery.
♦Recharge it completely with a normal
charge,seepage 75 (RECHARGINGTHE
BATTERY).
If the battery remains on the vehicle, discon-
nect the cables from the terminals.
CHECKING AND CLEANING
THE TERMINALS
Carefully read page 72 (BATTERY).
♦Gain access to the battery, see page 74
(ACCESS TO BATTERY).
♦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 Vaseline.
If necessary:
♦ Make sure that the ignition switch is in po-
sition
“ ”.
♦Disconnect first the negative (–) and then
the positive cable (red) (+).
♦Brush with a wire brush to eliminate any
sign of corrosion.
♦Reconnect first the positive (red) (+) and
then the negative cable (–).
♦Cover the terminals with special grease or
Vaseline.
♦Refit the battery, see page 75 (INSTALL-
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♦Make sure that the fluid level is included
betweenthetwo“MIN”and“MAX”notches
stamped on the battery side.
Otherwise:
♦Unscrew and remove the element plugs.
Top up with distilled water only.
Do not exceed the “MAX” mark, since the
electrolyte level increases during the re-
charge.
♦Top up by adding distilled water.
After topping up, put back the element
plugs in the correct position.
♦Put back the element plugs.
REMOVING THE BATTERY
Carefully read page 72 (BATTERY).
ACCESS TO BATTERY
♦Make sure that the ignition switch is in po-
sition “ ”.
♦Liftthesaddle,seepage24(UNLOCKING
/ LOCKING THE SADDLE).
♦Remove the battery cover (1).
The battery is connected to the electrical
wires.Donotforcethewireswhileremov-
ing the battery.
COMPLETE REMOVAL
♦Disconnect first the negative (-) and then
the positive cable (red) (+).
♦Detach the breather pipe.
♦Remove the battery from its compartment
and put it on a flat surface, in a cool and
dry place.
Once it has been removed, the battery
must be stored in a safe place and kept
away from children.
CHECKING
THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Carefully read page 72 (BATTERY).
♦Removethebattery(seeREMOVINGTHE
BATTERY).
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
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♦Connect,inorder, the positive (red) (+) and
negative (-) cable.
♦Cover the terminals with special grease or
Vaseline.
Upon reassembly, put the electrical ca-
bles in the correct position taking care
not to squash them.
The negative cable (-) must not be placed
upon the positive cable (+). Take care to
position it on the side, between the bat-
tery and the box.
♦Push the battery into the battery holder
♦Close the battery cover (1).
♦Lowerthe saddle, see page 24 (UNLOCK-
ING / LOCKING THE SADDLE).
RECHARGING THE BATTERY
Carefully read page 72 (BATTERY).
♦Removethe battery,seepage74 (REMOV-
ING THE BATTERY).
♦Take a suitable battery charger.
♦Unscrew and remove the element plugs.
♦ Check the electrolyte level, see page 74
(CHECKINGTHE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL).
♦Connectthebattery with a battery charger.
NOTEArechargewith an amperage equal
to 1/10 th of the battery capacity is recom-
mended.
♦Switch on the battery charger.
♦After the recharging operation, check the
electrolytelevelagain and if necessary top
up with distilled water.
♦Tighten the element plugs.
Reassemblethe battery only 5-10 minutes
after disconnecting the recharger, since
the battery continues to produce gas for
a short lapse of time.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Carefully read page 72 (BATTERY).
♦Make sure that the ignition switch is in po-
sition “ ”.
♦Put the battery in its container.
♦Connect the breather pipe.
Always connect the battery breather pipe,
to prevent the sulphuric acid vapours
from corroding the electric system,
painted parts, rubber elements or gaskets
when they exit the breather pipe itself.
The breather pipe must be connected in
such a way as not to be squashed, other-
wise it may cause a pressure increase
inside the battery, with the risk of damag-
ing it.
CAUTION
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CHANGING THE FUSES
Carefully read page 47 (MAINTENANCE).
Do not repair faulty fuses.
Never use fuses different from the rec-
ommended ones.
The use of unsuitable fuses may damage
the electric system or, in case of short
circuit, may even cause a fire.
NOTEIf a fuseblowsfrequently, thereprob-
ably is a short circuit or an overload in the
electric system.
In this case it is advisable to consult an
aprilia Official Dealer.
♦Thenreplacethedamagedfuse with a new
one having the same amperage.
NOTE If you use one of the spare fuses
(3), put a new fuse in the appropriate seat.
♦Reposition the inspection cover, see page
65 (REMOVING THE INSPECTION
COVER).
LOCATION OF FUSES
7.5 A fuse (1) - From key switch to:
all electrical loads, other than the lights cir-
cuit that is powered with alternate current.
If an electric component does not work or
worksirregularly,oriftheenginefailstostart,
it is necessary to check the fuses (1).
To carry out the checking:
♦Turn the ignition switch to position “ ”, to
avoid any accidental short circuit.
♦Gain access to the battery in order to work
on the fuses, see page 74 (ACCESS TO
BATTERY).
♦Extractthefuses (1) one by one and check
if the filament (2) is broken.
♦Before replacing a fuse, try to find out the
cause of the trouble, if possible.
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ADJUSTING THE VERTICAL
HEADLIGHT BEAM
NOTE To check the direction of the head-
light beam, specific procedures must be
adopted, in accordance with the regulations
in force in the country where the vehicle is
used.
To rapidly check the correct direction 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 headlight (about 9/10th of the total
height).
To adjust the headlight beam:
♦Position the vehicle on the centre stand,
on a solid and level surface.
♦Act on the suitable screw (1) by means of
a screwdriver.
ByTURNING ITCLOCKWISE, you set the
beam upwards.
By TURNING IT ANTICLOCKWISE, you
set the beam downwards.
BULBS
Carefully read pages 48-53 (REGULAR
SERVICE INTERVALS CHART).
Risk of fire.
Keep fuel and other flammable sub-
stances away from the electrical compo-
nents.
Before changing a bulb, position the ve-
hicle on the centre stand, move the igni-
tion switch to position “ ” and wait a
few minutes, so that the bulb cools down.
Change the bulb wearing clean gloves or
using a clean and dry cloth.
Do not leave fingerprints on the bulb,
since these may cause its overheating
and consequent breakage.
If you touch the bulb with bare hands,
remove any fingerprint with alcohol, in
order to avoid any damage.
DONOT FORCE THE ELECTRIC CABLES.
WARNING
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CHANGING
THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
Carefully read page 77 (BULBS).
The headlight houses:
– one low / high beam bulb (1);
– one parking light bulb (2).
To change them:
♦Remove the front handlebar cover, see
page 65 (REMOVING THE FRONT HAN-
DLEBAR COVER).
PARKING LIGHT BULB
Do not pull the electrical wires when re-
moving the bulb socket.
♦Get hold of the parking light bulb socket
(4), pull it and remove it from its seat.
♦Withdraw the bulb (2) and replace it with
one of the same type.
LOW / HIGH BEAM BULB
♦Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise (3) and
remove it from its seat.
♦Gently press and turn anticlockwise the
low/high beam bulb (1), remove it and re-
place it with one of the same type.
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CHANGING THE FRONT
DIRECTION INDICATOR
BULBS
Carefully read page 77 (BULBS).
♦Position the vehicle on the stand.
♦Unscrew and remove the screw (1).
NOTE While removing the protection
screen, proceed carefully in order not to
break the cog.
♦Remove the protection screen (2).
♦Remove the amber yellow glass (3).
NOTEUponreassembly, correctly position
the protection screen in its seat.
Tighten the screw (1) moderately and care-
fully, to avoid damaging the protection
screen.
♦Press the bulb (4) slightly and rotate it an-
ticlockwise.
♦Extract the bulb (4) from its seat.
NOTE Insert the bulb in the bulb socket,
making the two bulb pins coincide with the
relevant guides on the socket.
♦Correctly install a new bulb of the same
type.
NOTE If the bulb socket (5) goes out of its
seat,insert it correctly,makingthe bulb socket
opening coincide with the screw seat.
CHANGING
THE REAR LIGHT BULB
Carefully read page 77 (BULBS).
♦Position the vehicle on the stand.
♦Unscrew and remove the two screws (6).
NOTE While removing the protection
screen, proceed carefully in order not to
break the cog.
♦Remove the protection screen (7).
♦Press the bulb slightly and rotate it anti-
clockwise.
♦Remove the bulb from its seat.
NOTE Insert the bulb in the socket, mak-
ing the two bulb pins coincide with the rel-
evant guides on the socket.
♦Correctly install a new bulb of the same
type.
NOTEUponreassembly,correctlyposition
the protection screen in its seat.
Tightenthe screws (6) moderately andcare-
fully, to avoid damaging the protection
screen.
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CHANGING THE REAR
DIRECTION INDICATOR
BULBS
Carefully read page 77 (BULBS).
♦Position the vehicle on the stand.
♦Unscrew and remove the two screws (1).
NOTE While removing the protection
screen, proceed carefully in order not to
break the cog.
♦Remove the protection screen (2).
NOTEUponreassembly,correctly position
the protection screen in its seat.
♦Remove the protection screen (3), by pull-
ing it to the vehicle external side.
♦Gentlypressontheamberyellowglass(4),
turn it anticlockwise and remove it.
NOTE While removing the protection
screen,proceed carefully inordernotto break
the cog.
♦Press the bulb (5) slightly and rotate it an-
ticlockwise.
♦Extract the bulb (5) from its seat.
NOTE Insert the bulb in the bulb socket,
making the two bulb pins coincide with the
relevant guides on the socket.
♦Correctly install a new bulb of the same
type.
NOTEIf the bulb socket (6) goes out of its
seat, insert it correctly, making the bulb
socketopeningcoincidewith the screw seat.
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CHANGING THE NUMBER
PLATE BULB (in the countries
where required)
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Carefully read page 77 (BULBS).
To change the bulb:
♦Unscrew and remove the screw (1).
♦Withdraw the rubber bulb socket (2).
♦Remove the bulb from its seat.
♦Correctly fit a new bulb following the same
operations in the reverse order.
CHANGING
THE DASHBOARD BULBS
Carefully read page 77 (BULBS).
The dashboard contains:
– the warning light bulbs;
– the dashboard lighting bulbs.
To change the bulbs:
♦Remove the front handlebar cover, see
page 65 (REMOVING THE FRONT HAN-
DLEBAR COVER).
CAUTION
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To extract the bulb socket, do not pull the
electric wires.
NOTE Upon reassembly, make sure the
bulb socket is properly inserted in its seat.
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WARNING LIGHT BULBS
NOTEExtract the bulb sockets one by one,
in such a way as to avoid positioning them
incorrectly during the reassembly.
♦Extract the relative bulb socket:
♦Extract the bulb and replace it with one of
the same type.
Before transporting the vehicle, it is nec-
essary to empty the fuel tank and the car-
burettor completely, see page 83 (DRAIN-
ING THE FUEL TANK) making sure that
both are completely dry.
During transport the vehicle must be kept
in vertical position and be firmly an-
chored, in order to avoid any leakage of
fuel, oil or coolant.
In case of failure, do not tow the vehicle,
but ask for assistance.
DASHBOARD LIGHTING BULBS
Extract the bulb sockets one by one, in
such a way as to avoid positioning them
incorrectly during the reassembly.
♦Extract the bulb socket of the dashboard
part in which there has been a light de-
crease:
(*) This bulb may not be installed on some
versions.
♦Extract the bulb and replace it with one of
the same type.
TRANSPORT
Pos. Warning light Colour
Direction
indicators ( )green
2 stroke
oil reserve ( ) red
High beam ( )blue
Pos. Lit part
5 Upper right part
6 Upper left part (*)
7 Lower right part WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
Low
beam ( )
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green
Injection
check red
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4
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