User manual APRILIA AMICO 50 11-1997

[. . . ] aprilia part# 8202099 First edition: november 1997 Reprint: Produced and printed by: editing division Soave (VERONA) - Italy Tel. +39 - 045 76 11 911 Fax +39 - 045 76 12 241 E-mail: customer@stp. it www. stp. it On behalf of: aprilia s. p. a. +39 - 041 58 29 111 Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54 www. aprilia. com structions required for normal use and maintenance of your vehicle. For controls and check-ups that cannot be carried out easily with the standard equipment supplied, we advise you to consult our Dealers who can assure you of quick and careful servicing. [. . . ] Uneven roads, rails, manhole covers, indications painted on the road surface, building site metal plates become rather slippery by rain. For this reason all these obstacles have to be carefully avoided, driving smoothly and bending the vehicle as little as possible. Always use the turn indicators timely when you intend to change lane or direction, avoiding sharp and dangerous movements. a PSFFAF9AF After the first 500 kilometres, carry out the checking operations indicated in the column "After running-in" of the PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART, see p. 26, in order to avoid hurting yourself or other people and/or damaging the vehicle. The running-in of the engine is primary to ensure its correct functioning and its correct functioning. If possible, drive on hilly roads and/or roads with many bends, so that the engine, the suspensions and the brakes undergo a more effective running-in. For the first 500 km, keep to the following indications: 0-300 km Do not keep the throttle grip open more than one half for long stretches. 300-500 km Do not keep the throttle grip open more than threefourths for long stretches. a c Remember: 1 mile = 1. 6 km 1 km = 0. 625 miles 13 QRGHHAF9À3F6ÀH3PCAF9ÀÈ8sqÀÉ N N c a Release the throttle grip and stop the vehicle by putting on the brakes. Move the ignition switch to position "m". It is not necessary to close the fuel tap when the engine is off, since it is equipped with an automatic closing system. HGQARAGFAF9ÀR@7ÀT7@A5D7À GFÀR@7ÀQR3F6ÀÈ8sqÀÉ Park the vehicle on firm and flat ground, to prevent it from falling down. Make sure that the vehicle and especially its red-hot parts do not represent a danger for persons and children. Do not leave the vehicle unattended when the engine is on or the key is inserted into the ignition switch. Seize the vehicle using the rear grab rail and at the same time push the stand lever downwards (see figure). Make sure that the vehicle is resting firmly. 14 E 3AF R7F 3 F5 7À AF QRP S5 RA GF Q 8PGFRÀ4P3C7ÀÈ8sqÀ É This vehicle is provided with front hydraulic disc brake. When the disc pads wear out, the level of the fluid decreases to automatically compensate for their wear. Periodically check the brake fluid level in the tank and the wear of the pads, see p. 18 (CHECKING THE PAD WEAR). P73PÀ6PSEÀ4P3C7 a N The brakes are the parts that most ensure your safety and for this reason they must always be perfectly working. N ADJUSTING THE BRAKE Measure the distance covered by the lever (9-Fig. The idle stroke at the end of the brake lever must be about 5 ÷ 10 mm. 3) repeatedly and make sure that the wheel turns freely after the brake has been released. Check the braking efficiency. For any doubt regarding the perfect functioning of the braking system and in case you are not able to carry out the usual checking operations, contact your esvse Official Dealer. a 15 6AQE3FRDAF9ÀR@7À8PGFRÀU@77D È8sqÀ"É N N N Remove the two plastic elements (1) protecting the stem. Upon reassembly position the odometer cable (4) correctly. N N c 36BSQRAF9ÀR@7À3557D7P3RAGFÀ9PAH È8sqÀ#É Adjust the play on the accelerator via the appropriate tightener on the carburettor. N Pull the tool-helmet, compartment after disconnecting the compart- ment lighting cable. 16 P7EGTAF9ÀR@7ÀP73PÀU@77DÀÈ8sqÀ$É Before carrying out the following operations, let the engine and the silencer cool down until they reach room temperature, in order to avoid burns. N N N a c c N Position the vehicle on the centre stand. Slacken the two screws that hold the exhaust silencer to the cylinder (access through the battery compartment) Remove the silencer (4). [. . . ] To recharge, disconnect the cables, extract the battery from its container and remove the element plugs. A recharge with an amperage equal to 1/10th of the battery capacity is recommended. After the recharging operation, check the electrolyte level again and if necessary top up with distilled water. 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. a a DGF9ÀAF35RATARWÀG8ÀR@7À43RR7PW If the vehicle remains unused for a long period, remove the battery and place it in a cool and dry place. [. . . ]