User manual APRILIA QUASAR 50

[. . . ] Becoming thoroughly familiar with vehicle is essential to mastering safe riding techniques in traffic. WARNING First edition: April 2004 Reprint: Indicates a potential hazard which may result in serious injury or even death. CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard which may result in minor personal injury or damage to the vehicle. Produced and printed by: DECA S. r. l. +39 - 0545 35235 Fax +39 - 0545 32844 E-mail: deca@decaweb. it www. decaweb. it On behalf of: Moto Laverda s. r. l. +39 - 041 50 79 823 Fax +39 - 041 50 79 720 E-mail: customer@laverda. it CAUTION The word "CAUTION" in this manual identifies important information or instructions. TECHNICAL INFORMATION The operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated on the opposite side of the vehicle. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, reassembly is a reversal of the disassembly procedure. [. . . ] Do not store any objects on the handlebars as this could impair handlebar movement or hide the instrument panel from your vision. CAUTION Before starting the engine, carefully read section "Safe Riding", see page 5 (SAFE RIDING). position, see page 21 (FUEL COCK). 125 180 If the yellow Fuel reserve light ( ) comes on, refuel as soon as possible. If a gear is engaged, it is not possible to start the engine. CAUTION Avoid pressing the starter button " " with the engine running or you will damage the starter motor. Engage the parking brake and do not open the throttle until before moving off. 30 use and maintenance Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180 2 1 STARTING THE ENGINE FROM COLD If ambient temperature is low (close to or below 0°C), you may have trouble starting the engine at the first attempt. Hold down the starter button (1) for at least ten seconds and press the throttle slightly. 3 If the mixer oil reserve light ( ) stays on after the engine is running or comes on during normal engine operation, it means that engine oil pressure in the circuit is low. STARTING WITH FLOODED ENGINE If the starting is not carried out properly or if there is too much fuel in the intake ducts the engine may get flooded. Press the starter button (1) for a few seconds (letting the engine crank) with the throttle fully pressed. If the engine starts: Release of the throttle. If idle speed is erratic, press the throttle moderately several times. If the engine fails to start Wait a few seconds and repeat the starting procedure. STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY If the vehicle has been left unridden for a long time, crank the engine with the starter motor for about ten seconds, do not accelerate, in order to ensure the filling of the float chamber. To start the engine, slightly accelerate and carry out the starting procedure. CAUTION Never move off abruptly with a cold engine. To reduce emissions and fuel consumption, ride slowly until covering several miles to warm the engine up to operating temperature. CAUTION If starting fails with the electric starter, use the kick-start pedal (2). use and maintenance Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180 31 50 2 1 100 125 180 1 MOVING OFF AND RIDING To move off: Adjust the rear-view mirrors. 125 180 Set the gear change lever (2) to (F) position to engage the gear. KEY = check, clean and possibly lubricate, adjust, top up or replace, if needed; = clean; = replace; = adjust; = perform maintenance operations * monthly if you are riding in muddy or dusty conditions, on wet or rough road surfaces (off-road). Battery Spark plug Component Throttle and brake cables End of running-in (after 2 weeks) Monthly Every six months Every year Carburettor - idling Drive chain Air filter Engine oil filter Fuel indicator Light switch Brake light switches Brake fluid level Engine oil * 125 180 Every 10 hours of use: Check before every trip Tyre pressure Check before every trip Check before every trip Check before every trip CAUTION Perform maintenance operations more frequently than the indicated intervals if you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle is used for racing. Mixer oil reserve light Front brake drums/blocks Rear brake pad wear use and maintenance Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180 35 OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE Aprilia Authorised Dealer KEY = check, clean and possibly lubricate, adjust, top up or replace, if needed; = clean; = replace; = adjust; = perform maintenance operations * monthly if you are riding in muddy or dusty conditions, on wet or rough road surfaces (off-road). Drive chain Component Spark advance 125 180 End of running-in (after 2 weeks) Monthly Every six months Every year Transmission cables * Drive belt Steering tube bearing and steering play Clamps Fuel filter Clutch Vehicle operation Valve clearance 125 180 CAUTION Perform maintenance operations more frequently than the indicated intervals if you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle is used for racing. Grease Brake fluid Exhaust muffler/exhaust silencer Transmission fluid * Rear pulley pins Mobile & fixed front pulley Converter rollers Nut, bolt, screw tightening Battery terminals tightening Suspensions * Bleeding the brake system Fuel hose Brake hoses Brake disc wear Every two years 36 use and maintenance Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180 50 100 125 180 IDENTIFICATION DATA It is a good rule to report the frame and engine numbers in the space provided in this manual. You may be asked to provide the frame number when purchasing spare parts. FRAME NUMBER The frame number is stamped on the vehicle front, on the frame. 125 180 To read the frame number, it is necessary to remove the front fairing. Frame no. ENGINE NUMBER The engine number is stamped on the crankcase, on the vehicle left side. Engine no. CAUTION Altering a vehicle identification numbers is illegal and punished by the law with fines and imprisonment. In addition, altering the frame number invalidates the warranty. use and maintenance Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180 37 3 4 2 1 Air filter 50 100 CAUTION Perform maintenance operations more frequently than the indicated intervals if you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle is used for racing. CAUTION Partial cleaning of the air filter does not eliminate the need to change the filter at the specified intervals. These products may cause the fuel to ignite in the fuel system, leading to personal injury and vehicle damage. DO NOT RELEASE POLLUTING PRODUCTS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. REMOVING Unscrew and remove the two retaining screws (1) of air box (2). Extract the air filter (4). PARTIAL CLEANING 50 100 CAUTION Do not use a screwdriver or any other tools on the air filter. Hold the air filter (4) in a vertical position and tap it repeatedly on a clean bench. If needed, blow the air filter (4) with an air CAUTION Block off the opening with a clean cloth to prevent the ingress of dirt into the intake ducts. On refitting, make sure to remove the cloths and any other objects you may have placed into the airbox before installing the air box cover. Make sure the air filter is properly in place or it will let unfiltered air into the system. [. . . ] Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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