APRILIA SCARABEO 200 i.e. User manual

APRILIA WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU
for choosing one of its products. We have compiled this booklet to provide a comprehensive overview of your vehicle's quality features. Please read it
carefully before riding the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details
and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new vehicle
well and that it will continue to give you satisfactory service for many years to come. This booklet is an integral part of the vehicle and must be handed
over to the new owner in the event of sale.
SCARABEO 125 i.e - 200 i.e.
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Theinstructionsgiveninthisbookletareintendedtoprovideaclear,simpleguidetousingyourscooter;italsodescribesroutinemaintenanceprocedures
and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised aprilia Dealer or Workshop. This booklet also contains instructions for
simple repairs. Any operations not specifically described in this booklet require the use of special tools and/or particular technical knowledge: for these
operations, please take your vehicle to an Aprilia Dealer or Authorised Workshop.
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Personal safety
Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal
injury.
Safeguarding the environment
Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent dam-
aging the environment.
Vehicle intactness
The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious
damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee
The symbols illustrated above are very important. They are used to highlight parts of the
booklet that should be read with particular care. The different symbols are used to make
each topic in the manual simple and quick to locate. Before starting the engine, read this
booklet carefully, particularly the "SAFE RIDING" section. Your safety as well as other's
does not only depend on the quickness of your reflexes and agility, but also on how well
youknow yourvehicle, thestate ofmaintenance ofthe vehicleitself andyour knowledge
of the rules for SAFE RIDING. For your safety, get to know your vehicle well so as to
safely ride and master it given any riding condition. IMPORTANT This booklet is an
integral part of the vehicle, and should the vehicle be sold, it must be transferred to the
new owner.
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INDEX
VEHICLE...................................................................................... 7
Arrangement of the main components...................................... 9
Dashboard................................................................................ 11
Analogue instrument panel....................................................... 13
Digital lcd display...................................................................... 18
"MODE" button...................................................................... 19
Key switch................................................................................. 20
Locking the steering wheel.................................................... 20
Switch direction indicators........................................................ 21
Horn button............................................................................... 22
Light switch............................................................................... 22
Start-up button.......................................................................... 23
Mapping selection..................................................................... 23
Power supply socket................................................................. 24
Opening the saddle............................................................... 24
Identification.............................................................................. 25
Rear top box opening................................................................ 26
Bag clip..................................................................................... 27
USE.............................................................................................. 29
Checks...................................................................................... 30
Refuelling.................................................................................. 32
Shock absorber adjustment...................................................... 34
Running in................................................................................. 35
Starting up the engine............................................................... 36
Precautions........................................................................... 39
Difficult start up......................................................................... 42
Stopping the engine.................................................................. 42
Catalytic silencer....................................................................... 45
Stand......................................................................................... 45
Suggestions to prevent theft..................................................... 46
Safe driving............................................................................... 46
MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 51
Engine oil level.......................................................................... 52
Engine oil level check............................................................ 53
Engine oil top-up................................................................... 55
Warning light (insufficient oil pressure)................................. 55
Engine oil change.................................................................. 56
Hub oil level.............................................................................. 56
Tyres......................................................................................... 57
Spark plug dismantlement........................................................ 58
Removing the air filter............................................................... 61
Air filter cleaning....................................................................... 62
Cooling fluid level...................................................................... 63
Checking the brake oil level...................................................... 68
Battery....................................................................................... 70
Use of a new battery............................................................. 74
Long periods of inactivity.......................................................... 74
Fuses........................................................................................ 75
Lamps....................................................................................... 77
Front light group........................................................................ 79
Headlight adjustment............................................................. 82
Front direction indicators........................................................... 82
Rear optical unit........................................................................ 84
Number plate light..................................................................... 86
Rear-view mirrors...................................................................... 86
Front and rear disc brake.......................................................... 87
Periods of inactivity................................................................... 89
Cleaning the vehicle.................................................................. 90
Transport................................................................................... 92
TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................... 95
Kit equipment............................................................................ 100
PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE............................................... 101
Scheduled maintenance table................................................... 102
SPECIAL FITTINGS..................................................................... 107
Sidestand.................................................................................. 108
Luggage rack............................................................................ 108
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Windscreen............................................................................... 109
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SCARABEO 125 i.e - 200 i.e.
Chap. 01
Vehicle
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01_01
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01_02
Arrangement of the main components (01_02)
KEY:
1. Expansion tank
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2. Coolant expansion tank cap
3. Rear brake fluid reservoir
4. Left rear-view mirror
5. Bag hook
6. Air filter
7. Centre stand
8. Left passenger footrest
9. Battery
10. Main and secondary fuse boxes
11. Horn
12. Chassis number
13. Front case
14. Passenger handgrip
15. Saddle
16. Fuel tank
17. Fuel tank cap
18. Right rear-view mirror
19. Front brake liquid tank
20. Glove-box
21. Ignition switch/steering lock/saddle opening
22. Battery compartment cover
23. Spark plug
24. Engine oil refill cap
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25. Right passenger footrest
Dashboard (01_03)
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01_03
KEY
1. Electrical controls on the left-hand side of the handlebar
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2. Rear brake lever
3. Front brake lever
4. Throttle grip
5. Electrical controls on the right-hand side of the handlebar
6. Ignition switch / steering lock (ON - OFF - LOCK) / saddle opening
7. Instruments and gauges
Analogue instrument panel (01_04)
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01_04
KEY
1. Blue high beam warning light
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2. Green turn indicator warning light
3. Fuel gauge
4. Orange low fuel warning light
5. Speedometer
6. Coolant temperature warning light
7. Coolant temperature gauge
8. Red oil pressure warning light
9. Multifunction indicator: total odometer (ODO) / two trip odometers (ODO I - ODO
II) / battery voltage / external temperature with ice indication (ice icon illuminates at
temperatures below 4°C (39.2°F))
10. Service indicator
11. Digital clock
12. Electronic fuel injection check warning light (red)
INSTRUMENT AND GAUGE DESCRIPTION
NOTE
WITH THE KEY SET TO «ON», ALL THE PRE-INSTALLED WARNING LIGHTS,
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING AND ALL THE INDICATORS IN DIGITAL DIS-
PLAY TURN ON FOR THE FIRST THREE SECONDS FOR AN INITIAL INSTRU-
MENT CHECK.
High beam warning light «1»
Turns on when the front headlamp high beam bulb is activated or when the high beam
light is flashed (PASSING).
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Turn indicator warning light «2»
Flashes when in right or left turning mode.
If the turn indicator breaks down, the warning light flashing frequency doubles. Re-
place light bulb if this occurs.
Fuel gauge «3»
Shows the approximate fuel level in the tank.
Low fuel warning light «4»
Turns on when there is a 2-litre fuel reserve in the tank.
If this occurs, refill the tank as soon as possible.
Speedometer «5»
Shows riding speed.
Coolant high temperature warning light «6»
Turns on when the coolant temperature indicator reaches very high values. Stop the
engine at once and check the coolant level.
Coolant temperature gauge «7»
Shows the approximate temperature of the coolant in the engine. The normal oper-
ating temperature is reached when the needle is at central area of the scale. If it is not
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at the central area, do not over demand the motorcycle. If the needle reaches the last
segment, stop the engine and check the coolant level.
CAUTION
IF THE TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED FOR A LONG
TIME, THE ENGINE CAN BE SERIOUSLY DAMAGED.
Engine oil pressure warning light «8»
Displayed to indicate low engine oil pressure. If this occurs, stop the engine at once
and contact an Official Aprilia Dealer.
With engine off, the warning light is always on. If it turns off, there is a failure in the
sensor or the connections.
The warning light must go off after the engine starts.
Multifunction indicator «9»
It displays the total odometer (ODO) or the two trip odometers (ODO I - ODO II), the
battery voltage or the ambient temperature.
Service icon «10»
When the vehicle is started and right after the initial check, there are less than 300 km
(186 mi) left to the next service, the specific icon flashes for 5 seconds and turns off.
The icon illuminates at 1,000 km (621 mi); 12,000 km (7,456 mi); 24,000 km (14,912
mi) and afterwards at multiples of 12,000 km (7,456 mi).
Once the service mileage has been reached, the icon remains steadily on until it is
reset.
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Digital clock «11»
Shows current hours and minutes.
Electronic fuel injection check warning light «12»
Turns on for about three seconds every time the ignition switch is set to «ON» and the
engine does not start; this tests the injection system operation. The warning light
should turn off as soon as the engine is started.
CAUTION
IF THE WARNING LIGHT TURNS ON WHILE THE ENGINE IS WORKING PROP-
ERLY, THIS MEANS THAT THERE IS A FAILURE IN THE ELECTRONIC FUEL
INJECTION SYSTEM. IF THIS OCCURS, STOP THE ENGINE AT ONCE AND CON-
TACT AN Aprilia Official Dealer.
01_05
Digital lcd display (01_05, 01_06)
Clock adjustment
NOTE
FOR SAFETY REASONS, ADJUST THE CLOCK ONLY WHEN YOUR VEHICLE IS
STOPPED.
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01_06
When the total odometer (ODO) is shown on the multifunction display «1», press the
MODE button «2» for more than three seconds. The colon dividing hours-minutes
starts flashing.
Each time the MODE button «2» is pressed, the hour value is increased for adjust-
ment.
Pressingthe MODEbutton «2» againlonger thanthree seconds activatesthe minutes
adjustment. The value displayed increases each time the MODE button «2» is press-
ed.
Press the MODE button «2» longer than three seconds to go back to the hour adjust-
ment.
If no button is pressed within three seconds, the displays automatically exits the clock
adjustment function.
01_07
“MODE” button (01_07)
Press the MODE button «2» to shift the instrument panel display.
NOTE
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FUNCTION ONLY WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS
SET TO "ON"
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01_08
Key switch (01_08, 01_09)
The ignition switch «1» is located on the right-hand side, near the headstock.
NOTE
KEY «2» ACTIVATES THE IGNITION SWITCH / STEERING LOCK AND THE SAD-
DLE LOCK. TWO KEYS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE (ONE IS A SPARE
KEY).
NOTE
KEEP THE SPARE KEY IN DIFFERENT PLACE, NOT WITH THE VEHICLE.
01_09
SWITCH POSITIONS
ON «A»: The engine and lights can be set to work. The key cannot be extracted.
OFF «B»: The engine and lights cannot be set to work. The key may be removed.
OPEN «C»: The engine and lights cannot be set to work. The helmet compartment
can be opened.
LOCK «D»: The steering is locked. It is not possible to start the engine or switch on
the lights. The key may be removed.
Locking the steering wheel (01_10)
CAUTION
AVOIDING LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE - NEVER TURN THE KEY TO
«LOCK» WHILE RIDING.
To lock the steering:
•Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
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