APRILIA SCARABEO 50 - 1994 User manual

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Several maintenance operations of the vehicle can
be carried out using the large quantity of data and
istructionsheldinthismanualandthebeginnerswill
get to know everything about the vehicle.
Thismanualshouldbeconsideredas anintegral part
of the vehicle and must be part of it also in case the
vehicle is sold.
DSULOLD VSD reserves the right to modify any mo-
ment its models without prejudice to the main char-
acteristics here described.
First edition: March 1994
Reprint: April 1996
Editing:
DSULOLDVSD
Via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy
Ph. 041 - 58 29 111
Fax 041 - 44 10 54
Illustrated and printed by:
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Before starting the engine carefully read this use and
maintenace manual, with particular attention for the
chapter "SAFE DRIVE".
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 your vehicle, its efficiency and
the basic information for a SAFE DRIVE.
For controls and reparations, for Genuine DSULOLD
Spare Parts, accessories and other products and for
a specific technical advice, we suggest you to con-
sult only Authorized DSULOLD Agents and Dealers
who can assure you of a quick and careful servicing.
Thank you for having choosed aprilia. We wish you a
nice drive.
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SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL ....................................................................................................................... 6
MAIN ELEMENTS ARRANGEMENT ................................................................................................................................ 7
INSTRUMENTS ARRANGEMENT ................................................................................................................................... 8
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS.................................................................................................................................. 9
MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS................................................................................................................................. 11
-IGNITION SWITCH ........................................................................................................................................................11
-CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR............................................................................................12
-CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR .........................................................................................13
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 14
-STEERING LOCK .........................................................................................................................................................14
-SEAT LOCKING/UNLOCKING .....................................................................................................................................15
-TOOL CASE ..................................................................................................................................................................16
-CRASH HELMET HOOK ............................................................................................................................................... 17
-ANTI-THEFT HOOK ......................................................................................................................................................18
-GLOVE-COMPARTMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 19
-HOOK FOR HANDBAG ................................................................................................................................................20
MAIN COMPONENTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
-FUEL ............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
-MIXER OIL TANK .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
-FRONT BRAKE (version with disk brake) ..................................................................................................................... 23
-REAR BRAKE (version with drum brake) ..................................................................................................................... 25
-TYRES ...........................................................................................................................................................................26
-CATALYTIC SILENCER ................................................................................................................................................ 27
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SAFE DRIVE ................................................................................................................................................................... 29
-BASIC SAFETY NORMS .............................................................................................................................................. 30
-CLOTHING .................................................................................................................................................................... 36
-ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................................ 37
-LOAD ............................................................................................................................................................................. 38
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ............................................................................................................................................. 40
-PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS.................................................................................................................. 40
-STARTING .................................................................................................................................................................... 42
-MOVING OFF AND DRIVE ........................................................................................................................................... 44
-RUNNING-IN ................................................................................................................................................................. 46
-STOP AND PARKING ................................................................................................................................................... 47
-THEFT-PROOF SUGGESTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 48
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................. 49
-MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................................................................................................................... 50
-IDENTIFICATION DATA ............................................................................................................................................... 51
-CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL ........................................................................................................... 52
-CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION OIL ....................................................................................................................... 53
-REMOVING AND REASSEMBLAGE THE FRONT WHEEL ........................................................................................ 54
-REMOVING AND REASSEMBLAGE THE REAR WHEEL .......................................................................................... 56
-GREASING THE REAR BRAKE CAM PIN.................................................................................................................... 57
-CHECKING BRAKE PADS WEAR (version with disk brakes) ..................................................................................... 58
-CHECKING BRAKE SHOES WEAR (version with drum brakes) ................................................................................. 59
-BRAKING SYSTEM AIR BLEEDER (version with disk brake) ..................................................................................... 60
-AIR FILTER ................................................................................................................................................................... 61
-CHECKING THE STEERING ........................................................................................................................................ 62
-CHECKING ENGINE FULCRUM AXIS ........................................................................................................................ 63
-REMOVING INSPECTION LID ..................................................................................................................................... 64
-MIXER OIL BLEEDER .................................................................................................................................................. 65
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-IDLING SPEED ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................................................................66
-RESTORING THROTTLE GRIP PLAY ......................................................................................................................... 67
-SPARK PLUG ................................................................................................................................................................ 68
-BATTERY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 70
-CHANGING THE FUSE ................................................................................................................................................72
-CHANGING THE STARTING RELAY ........................................................................................................................... 73
-REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR COVER ...................................................................................................................... 73
-FRONT HEADLIGHT ....................................................................................................................................................74
-ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM .........................................................................................................................75
-DASHBOARD ................................................................................................................................................................ 76
-DIRECTION INDICATORS (front/rear) ......................................................................................................................... 76
-REAR LIGHT .................................................................................................................................................................77
-TRANSPORTATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 78
-EMPTYING OUT THE FUEL TANK ..............................................................................................................................78
-CLEANING ....................................................................................................................................................................79
-LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY ................................................................................................................................80
-AFTER THE PERIOD OF INACTIVITY .........................................................................................................................80
-TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................................................................................................................81
-LUBRICANTS CHART .................................................................................................................................................. 85
-WIRING DIAGRAM (version with drum brakes) ...........................................................................................................86
-WIRING DIAGRAM (version with disk brakes) ............................................................................................................. 88
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SAFETY NORMS AND REGULATIONS TO PROTECT THE DRIVER OR OTHER PEOPLE
FROM SEVERE INJURIES OR GRAVE RISKS.
CAUTION NORMS AND SUGGESTIONS TO AVOID DAMAGING THE SCOOTER AND/OR
HURTING YOURSELF OR OTHER PEOPLE.
INDICATIONS TO MAKE THE OPERATIONS EASIER.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION.
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It is placed under the inspection lid (see "Removing the
inspection lid" - page 64), attached on the left tube
inside the frame.
On the sticker there is always the spare parts code you
can make reference to. One or more letters are pun-
ched on it to identify modifications or changes carried
out on a certain model and the indication of the nation
it is shipped to.
When asking for spare parts from your Dealer always
quotethespare parts code stampedontheabovemen-
tioned sticker.
Write down the identification number in the space here
below to remember it also in case of loss or deteriora-
tion of the sticker.
aprilia CODICE RICAMBI spare parts code number
N° ABCDE
IUKSAPSFBD
F E GR NL CH DK N IRL
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1) Luggage-rack (or twin-seat where foreseen)
2) Mixer oil plug
3) Fuel tank plug
4) Ignition/steering lock switch
5) Front brake fluid tank
(version with disk brakes)
6) Glove-compartment
7) Bag hook
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1) Frame number lid
2) Saddle lock
3) Transmission oil filler cap
4) Kich starter
5) Central stand
6) Crash helmet hook
7) Inspection cover
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1) Cold start lever
2) Rear brake lever
3) Rear-view mirror
4) Dimmer switch ( - )
5) Direction indicator switch ( ()
6) Horn push button ( )
7) Instruments and indicators
8) Front brake lever
9) Throttle grip
10) Headlight switch ( - •)
11) Start push button ( )
12) Ignition switch / steering lock
13) Glove-compartment lock
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1) Fuel level indicator ( )
2) Indicator warning light ( ()
3) Speedometer
4) Low beam warning light ( )
5) Mixer oil level warning light ( )
6) Total kilometres odometer
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles
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DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
Direction indicator warning light (It blinks when the direction indicators are on.
Fuel level indicator It indicates approximately the fuel level in the tank.
When the pointer reaches the red sector, it indicates that in
the tank there is still one liter fuel approximately.
Fill up as soon as possible.
Speedometer It indicates the driving speed.
Total kilometres odometer It indicates the total number of kilometres covered.
Mixer oil level warning light Itcomes on with the ignitionkey in position "ON"and the start
push button " " pressed, checking the proper functioning
of the bulb. If during the starting the lamp doesen’t turn on, it
must be replaced.
If the warning light comes on and does not go
out after the start push button " " has been
released, or if it comes on during the normal
running of the engine, this means that the oil level is
insufficient;in this case, immediatelyprovidefor topping
up, see p. 22 (MIXER OIL TANK), in order to avoid
damaged the engine.
Low beam warning light 
(high beam warning light "" for Switzerland) It comes on when the headlight is in "low beam" position. ("high beam" position for Switzerland).
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The ignition switch is on the right, near the steering
metal tube (1 - fig. 5).
The ignition key operates the ignition/steer-
ing switch, the glove-compartment lock and
the seat lock. Two keys are supplied together with
the scooter (one spare key).
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POSITION FUNCTION KEY REMOVAL
LOCK
Steering lock The steering is locked. It is not
possible to start the
engine and to
switch on the lights.
It is possible to
remove the key.
OFF The engine and the
lights cannot be
switched on.
It is possible to
remove the key.
ON The engine and the
lights can be
switched on.
It is not possible
to remove the
key.
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The electrical parts work only when the igni-
tion key is on the "ON" position.
1) DIMMER SWITCH (- )
When the headlights switch (right side of the
handlebar) is in position " ": if the dimmer switch
is in position " " the low beam comes on; while if
it is in position " " the parking lights are on.
2) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH ( ()
Turn the switch to the left Í, to indicate the turn to
the left; turn the switch to the right Î, to indicate
the turn to the right. Press the central white button
to switch off the direction indicator.
3) HORN PUSH BUTTON ( )
Push the button to activate the horn.
4) COLD START LEVER
When pulling the cold start lever the engine get
started.
To stop the starter just release the lever.
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The electrical parts work only when the igni-
tion key is on the "ON" position.
1) HEADLIGHTS SWITCH ( - •)
When the engine is started: in position "•", the
lights are off; in position "", the front headlights,
the rear lights and the dashboard lights come on.
2) START PUSH BUTTON ( )
Press the start push button " " and simultanously
pull a brake lever (front or rear brake): the starting
motor begins to rotate and the engine gets started. Fig. 7
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FUNCTIONING
To block the steering, turn the handlebar completely to
the left with the key (1) on the "OFF" position, press
the key, release it and turn it to the "LOCK" position.
Extract the key.
Never turn the key to the "LOCK" position
while driving in order to avoid losing the
control of the scooter.
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The seat padlock (1) is on the left side, under the seat.
To unlock the seat, insert the ignition key, turn it clock-
wise and then lift the seat up.
To lock the seat, do not use the ignition key; just lower
the seat and press until it blocks up.
Before moving off, check that the seat is perfectly
locked.
Before locking the seat control you have not
left the keys inside the tool case.
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To reach the tool case just lift up the seat (see "Seat
locking/unlocking").
The keys are fixed in its lower part (Fig. 10).
The tool case contains a 21 mm tubular spanner (1)
and a screw driver mod.
PH size 2 fitted with a cross on one end and with a 4
mm hexagonal spanner on the other.
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Thanks to this hook no more need to carry the crash
helmet with you every time you park your scooter.
To hang the crash helmet just liftup the seat (see "Seat
locking/unlocking"), take out the looped wire (1 - Fig.
11),pass it through the visor space orthroughthe fitted
slot and fix the loop on the hook (2 - Fig. 11).
Now lower the seat and lock it.
To release the crash helmet from the hook, lift up the
seat, release the wire from the hook and lower the seat
taking care that the wire doesn’t get crushed and that
the seat itself is well locked before moving off.
Donot drive with yourhelmet fastened to the
hook as you could not be safe while driving.
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It is on the right side of the scooter, just over the ex-
haust silencer (1).
To forestall the theft of the scooter we advise to fasten
it to something steady by means of a chain and a pad-
lock (or similar) which can be easily bought every-
where.
Do not use the hook to lift up or to draw the
scooter (or to other aims) as it is designed
only to secure the scooter once it is parked.
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To open the glove-compartment insert the ignition key
in the lock (1) and turn it clockwise.
Tolockit, insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise press-
ing it at the same time, and then turn the key anticlock-
wise to block it.
Extract the key and check if the compartment is per-
fectly closed.
Maximum load allowed: 1,5 kg.
Never exceeds the allowed weight because
the stability and the controllability of the
scooter can be severely impaired.
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The hook for handbags (1) is fixed on the front side
under the seat.
Hook maximum load allowed: 1,5 kg.
Do not hang bulky handbags or briefcases
on the hook as they could seriously impair
the controllability or the movement of the
feet.
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