APRILIA SPORTCITY 250IE - 2007 User manual

DEALER INSTRUCTION SHEET
SPORTCITY 250 i.e.
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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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SPORTCITY 250 i.e.
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.
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.
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.
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FITTING THE BATTERY
uMake sure the ignition key is in the ""
position.
uPosition the battery (5) in its housing.
uConnect firts the positive cable (+) and then
the negative (-).
uCover the leads and terminals with neutral
grase or vaseline.
uReplace the battery case cover.
FITTING THE BATTERY AFTER FIRST
RECHARGE
CAUTION
Wait 5-10 minutes after recharging before
fitting the battery, since it continues to
produce gas for a time after recharging.
FITTING THE MIRRORS
Fit the mirrors as follows.
uFit the mirror into its housing and secure
with the block nut as shown.
uRight mirror: screw the nut clockwise.
uLeft mirror: screw the nut anticlockwise.

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DEALER INSTRUCTION SHEET
SPORTCITY 250 i.e.
aprilia part #854036-07/07-USA