User manual APRILIA ATLANTIC 250

[. . . ] - Noale (VE) SAFETY INFORMATION The following conventions are used to identify safety information throughout the manual. Whenever you see this symbol in the manual or attached to the vehicle, use utmost care to avoid the risk of injury. Disregarding the instructions identified by this symbol may put your safety, as well as that of other persons or of the vehicle at risk! TECHNICAL INFORMATION Any operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated on the opposite side of the vehicle. Unless expressly specified otherwise, assembly is a reversal of the dismantling procedure. [. . . ] When it rains, large vehicles lift surface wa t e r , w hi c h a f f e c t s v is ib i li t y . I n addition, the air displacement may make you lose control of the vehicle. RUNNING-IN WARNING Do not flip the throttle open abruptly After covering the first 1000 km (625 mi), perform the checks listed in the "post running-in" column of the "PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART" (see pages 39-43). Failure to perform 34 use and maintenance Atlantic 125/250 WARNING when the engine is running at low speed, both during and after the running-in period. 0-100 km (0-62 mi) Apply the brakes gently and avoid hard, prolonged braking until covering the first 100 km (62 mi). This will allow the brake pad lining to wear in properly rubbing on the brake discs. 0-500 km (0-312 mi) Never exceed 80% of top speed during the first 500 km (312 mi). After the first 1000 km (625 mi), progresively increase speed until reaching max. performance. Park the vehicle on firm and level ground to prevent it falling over. Do not lean the vehicle against walls and do not lay it down on the ground. Make sure that the vehicle, and in particular hot vehicle components, may not put the safety of persons and children at risk. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running or with the key inserted into the ignition switch. Do not sit on the vehicle when the stand is down. Stop WARNING the vehicle, (STOPPING). see above 6 SUGGESTIONS TO AVOID THEFT 4 5 1 Do not use any "brake lock" devices. Failure to heed this warning can seriously damage the braking system and lead to an accident thus provoking serious injuries or death. 7 CAUTION ZADI 2 3 . Set the engine kill switch (1) to Leaving the ignition switch in position " " when the engine is stopped may flatten the battery. Turn the key (2) and set the ignition CAUTION PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND Read page 34 (STOPPING) carefully. CENTRE STAND Grasp the left grip (4) and the passenger grab rail (5). Steer the handlebar fully to the left. NEVER leave the ignition key in the switch and always use the steering lock. Park the vehicle in a safe place, possibly in a garage or an area protected by security. If possible, use the suitable aprilia OPT Body-Guard armoured cable or an additional anti-theft device. Make sure to have all the necessary documents and the Excise Duty stamp. switch (3) to position . Place the vehicle on the stand, see (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND) at the side. Do not leave the key in the ignition switch. Lock CAUTION the steering, see page 17 (STEERING LOCK) and extract the key. Make sure that the vehicle is stable. WARNING use and maintenance Atlantic 125/250 35 Wr it e d ow n y ou r p er s on al d at a a nd telephone number in this page. This will identify you as the owner in the event the motorcycle is stolen and then recovered. PHONE NUMBER. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAINTENANCE Fire hazard. Before servicing or inspecting the motorcycle: stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch; allo w fo r the en gine a nd exh au st system to cool down; where possible, lift the motorcycle using adequate equipment placed on firm and level ground. [. . . ] Do not use liquids at a temperature higher than 40° C to clean the plastic components of the vehicle. Do not aim high-pressure water/air jets or steam jets at the following parts: wheel hubs, controls on the right and left side of the handlebar, bearings, brake master cylinders, instruments and indicators, silencer, helmet/tool kit compartment, ignition switch/steering lock. Do not clean any rubber and plastic p art s an d the saddle with alcohol, petrol or solvents: use water and mild soap only. CAUTION Do not apply protective wax on the saddle or it may become slippery. WARNING 64 use and maintenance Atlantic 125/250 ZADI LONG INACTIVITY When storing the vehicle away for long periods, some precautions are necessary to avoid damage due to prolonged inactivity. Pour a teaspoon of engine oil (5-10 cu cm) into the cylinder. Set the ignition switch to NOTE Put a clean cloth on the cylinder, near the spark plug seat, in order to protect it from oil sprays. and press the engine starter button for a few seconds to let oil spread evenly all over the cylinder. [. . . ]