APRILIA SCARABEO 50 - 2000 User manual

use maintenance+ book
SCARABEO 50
aprilia part# 8202248

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© 2000 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)
First edition: march 2000
Reprint: november 2000, jan ary 2001
Prod ced and printed by:
editing division
Soave (VERONA) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 045 76 11 911
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On behalf of:
aprilia s.p.a.
via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 041 58 29 111
Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54
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NOTE This man al is an important and
integral part of yo r vehicle. Keep it with
yo r vehicle at all times, even if yo r vehi-
cle is resold.
aprilia has prepared this man al to s pply
yo , the ser, with correct and c rrent in-
formation. However, since aprilia con-
stantly improves the design of its vehicles,
there may be slight discrepancies between
yo r vehicle and the material given in this
man al. If yo have any q estions abo t
yo r vehicle, contact yo r Local aprilia
Dealer, as he will have the very latest tech-
nical information available from the factory.
For tests and repairs not expressly de-
scribed in this man al, to p rchase aprilia
gen ine spare parts, accessories, and oth-
er prod cts, and for help with specific prob-
lems, please contact yo r Local aprilia
Dealer or service center. These profes-
sionals will be able to promptly and acc -
rately help.
Thank yo for choosing aprilia. Have a
great ride!
This man al is copyright in all co ntries,
and reprod ction of any part or the com-
plete by any means in print or electronic is
strictly prohibited.
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This man al is divided into sections, chap-
ters and paragraphs, by s bject. The proce-
d res described are laid o t in single opera-
tion, and each operation is indicated by a ◆.
The n mbered parts shown in the fig res are
identified in the text with the n mber in paren-
theses or with the symbol representing them.
Example:
section
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safety
warning
aWARNING
Never attempt to place the ignition
switch in the locked s” (LOCK) posi-
tion while the vehicle is moving. This
will cause loss of control of the vehicle
with possible subsequent accident, se-
rious injury or even death.
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OPERATION
operation To lock the steering:
◆T rn the handlebar completely to the left.
position (2) ◆T rn the key (2) to position “m”
(OFF) and press it.
symbol “s”
◆Release the key and rotate it to position
“s” (LOCK).
◆Remove the key.
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The following preca tionary warnings are
sed thro gho t this man al in order to
convey the following messages:
Safety warning. When you find this
symbol on the vehicle or in the
manual, be careful to the potential risk of
personal injury. Non-compliance with
the indications given in the messages
preceded by this symbol may result in
grave risks for your and other people’s
safety and for the vehicle!
aWARNING
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in serious injury or even death.
aCAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in personal injury or damage to
the vehicle or other property.
NOTE The word “NOTE” in this man al
precedes important information or instr c-
tions.
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If it is necessary to let the engine r n in or-
der to carry o t some work, make s re that
the area in which yo are operating is prop-
erly ventilated. Never r n the engine in en-
closed spaces.
If it is necessary to work indoors, se an
exha st evac ation system.
aWARNING
The exhaust fumes contain carbon mon-
oxide, a poisonous gas that can cause
loss of consciousness and even death.
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Keep gasoline away from children. Gaso-
line is also poisono s. Never attempt to si-
phon gasoline sing yo r mo th. Never al-
low gasoline to contact yo r skin. If yo
sho ld accidentally spill gasoline on yo r-
self, change yo r clothes immediately and
wash the area pon which the gasoline
was splashed thoro ghly with hot water
and soap. Sho ld yo accidentally swal-
low gasoline, do not ind ce vomiting.
Drink large q antities of clear water or milk
and immediately seek professional medical
assistance. Sho ld yo accidentally get
gasoline get yo r eyes, fl sh with large
q antities of cool, clear water and immedi-
ately seek professional medical assis-
tance.
aWARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and be-
comes explosive under certain condi-
tions.
KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM CHIL-
DREN.
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aWARNING
The engine and all parts of the exhaust
system, as well as the braking system,
become very hot and remain hot for
some time after the vehicle and the en-
gine are stopped. Before handling any
component of your vehicle after riding,
insure that it has cooled sufficiently to
be safe to handle.
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aWARNING
Use latex gloves for the maintenance op-
erations that require contact with used
oil. Used engine oil may cause skin can-
cer if repeatedly left in contact with the
skin for prolonged periods. Although
this is unlikely unless you handle used
oil on a daily basis, it is advisable to
thoroughly wash your hands with soap
and water after handling used oil.
KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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aCAUTION
Brake fluid is extremely poisonous. Do
not ever allow brake fluid to be ingested
or swallowed. Should brake fluid acci-
dentally be swallowed, drink large quanti-
ties of milk or clear water and immediate-
ly seek professional medical assistance.
Brake fluid is highly destructive of skin
and eye tissue. Should you accidentally
spill brake fluid on yourself, remove the
contaminated clothing, wash your body
with soap and warm water immediately
and immediately seek professional medi-
cal assistance. Should you accidentally
splash brake fluid into your eyes, flush
with a large quantity of cool, clear water
and immediately seek professional medi-
cal assistance.
KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM CHIL-
DREN.
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In certain conditions, the ethylene glycol
contained in the engine coolant is flamma-
ble: its flame is invisible, b t yo can be
b rned anyway.
aWARNING
Avoid spilling the engine coolant on the
exhaust system or on the engine compo-
nents. They may be hot enough to cause
the coolant to ignite and burn without a
visible flame.
The coolant (ethylene glycol) can cause
skin irritation and is poisonous if swal-
lowed.
Coolant and coolant/water mixtures are
sweet to the taste and brightly colored,
therefore are highly attractive to pets
and children. Take extra precautions to
keep new and used coolant out of reach
of children and animals.
KEEP COOLANT AWAY FROM CHIL-
DREN.
Risk of burn.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Wait until the engine has
completely cooled down. The coolant is
under pressure and may splash out and
cause burns.
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aWARNING
The battery gives off noxious and explo-
sive gases; keep cigarettes, flames and
sparks away from the battery. Provide
adequate ventilation when operating or
recharging the battery.
During the recharging or the use, make
sure that the room is properly ventilated
and avoid inhaling the gases released
during the recharging.
The battery contains sulphuric acid
(electrolyte). Contact with the skin or
eyes may cause serious burns. Always
wear protective clothing, rubber gloves,
and tight fitting goggles or a face shield
when working around the battery, espe-
cially when filling the battery with either
water or electrolyte.
In case of contact with the skin, flush im-
mediately with plenty of water. In case of
contact with the eyes, flush with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes. Immedi-
ately consult a health professional.
The electrolyte is poisonous.
If the electrolyte is accidentally swal-
lowed, drink large quantities of water or
milk and then milk of magnesia or vege-
table oil. Immediately consult a health
professional.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
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Before starting the engine, caref lly read
this man al and in partic lar the chapters
“WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENER-
AL ADVICE” and “SAFE DRIVE” see p. 17.
Yo r safety and that of those aro nd yo
depends not only on yo r skill as a rider,
b t also yo r knowledge abo t yo r vehi-
cle and abo t riding safely. Therefore it is
essential that yo not operate yo r vehicle
on p blic streets or highways ntil yo
have received instr ctions from a q alified
safety organization s ch as the Motorcycle
Safety Fo ndation, and are properly
trained and licensed.
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If yo believe that yo r vehicle has a defect
which co ld ca se a crash or co ld ca se
inj ry or death, yo sho ld immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to no-
tifying aprilia. If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
gro p of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individ al problems
between yo , yo r dealer, or aprilia. To
contact NHTSA, yo may either call the
Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-
9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C.
area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation, Washington, D.C.
20590.
Yo can also obtain other information abo t
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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R les of the road vary from co ntry to co n-
try. It is essential that yo nderstand in ad-
vance the r les of the road of the co ntry in
which yo r vehicle will be sed.
aWARNING
This vehicle has been designed and pro-
duced for use on even and paved roads
or surfaces only. Do not use the vehicle
on unpaved surfaces, in order to avoid
overturning or other accidents.
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aprilia s.p.a. warrants that this exha st
system, at the time of sale, meets all appli-
cable U.S. EPA Federal noise standards.
This warranty extends to the first person
who b ys this exha st system for p rpos-
es other than resale, and to all s bse-
q ent b yers.
Warranty claims sho ld be directed to:
aprilia USA Inc.
110 Londonderry Co rt, S ite 130
Woodstock, GA 30188
USA
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
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ORIGIN OF THE EMISSIONS
The comb stion process prod ces carbon
monoxide and hydrocarbons. The control
of hydrocarbons is very important, beca se
nder certain conditions they react to ex-
pos re to s nlight and prod ce photo-
chemical smog.
Carbon monoxide does not react in the
same way, b t it is toxic and poisono s.
aprilia tilizes “lean” carb retor settings
and other systems to red ce the prod c-
tion of carbon monoxide and hydrocar-
bons.
EXHAUST EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
The Exha st Emission Control System re-
q ires “lean” carb retor settings and no
adj stments sho ld be made, except idle
speed adj stments by means of the appro-
priate screw.