User manual APRILIA SPORTCITY CUBE 300

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Make sure the accessory is firm and secured to the vehicle and that it does not pose any risks while riding the vehicle. Do not add or modify electrical equipment that exceed the vehicle capacity as this may result in a sudden stop or a dangerous lack of power required to keep the sound and light alarm devices operative. Keep packages as close as possible to the vehicle centre of gravity and distribute load evenly on both sides to minimise imbalance. check also that the load is firm and secured to the vehicle , mainly for long trips. Do not hang anything from your vehicle's handlebars, mudguards or forks, such as protruding, bulky, heavy and/or dangerous objects: this will slow the vehicle performance when turning and will upset the handling of your vehicle. Do not carry packages that protrude from vehicle sides as this may hit people or objects and result in loss of control of your vehicle. Do not carry packages that protrude from the luggage rack or which cover any of the sound and light alarm devices. Never carry animals or small children on the glove-box or the luggage rack. Overloading the vehicle may result in lack of stability and poor handling. Engine oil level Check engine oil level frequently according to the indications in the scheduled maintenance table. Take your scooter to an Official aprilia Dealer to have oil topped-up and changed. Engine oil level check (03_01, 03_02) Stop the engine and let it cool off so that the oil in the crankcase flows down and cools as well. Screw the tap-dipstick «1» fully into its tube «2». Remove the cap-dipstick «1» again and read the level the oil reaches on the dipstick. The level is correct when it is close to the MAX level marked on the measuring dipstick. to check the hub oil level , proceed as follows: · Rest the vehicle onto its centre stand, on level ground. Unscrew the hub oil dipstick «1», dry it with a clean cloth and then reinsert it, screwing it tightly into place. Pull out the dipstick and check that the oil level is slightly over the notch indicated by the arrow. Check the spark plug following the instructions on the scheduled maintenance table and according to the engine capacity. Then unscrew it using the spanner supplied in the tool kit and remove it from its fitting, being careful not To let dust or any other substance into the cylinder. check that the spark plug electrode and centre porcelain are free of carbon deposits or signs of corrosion. If necessary, clean using suitable spark plug cleaners, a wire and/or metal brush. [. . . ] To drain the fuel off the tank use a hand-operated pump or a similar system. Take care not to damage the pump unit (probe checking fuel level in the tank). Height (to the rear-view mirrors) Saddle height Wheelbase Minimum ground clearance Kerb weight 1965 mm 720 mm (890 mm) 1. Engine oil - engine oil change and 1100 cm³ engine oil filter replacement Transmission oil Coolant 250 cm³ 1. [. . . ]