User manual APRILIA SPORTCITY ONE 125

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Do not knock obstacles that can damage the vehicle or cause loss of control. 02_21 Do not ride on the course of the vehicle in front just to improve your own speed. The rider should always be attentive, never get distracted or influenced by people, things or actions (never smoke, eat, drink, read, etc. In case of an accident or after the vehicle has fallen down or suffered a sudden bump, make sure the control levers, piping, cables, brake circuit and main parts of the vehicle have not been damaged. If necessary, take the vehicle to an Official aprilia Dealer to check especially the frame, handlebar, suspensions, safety components and any device the user cannot assess without the aid of a specialist. Report any malfunction to the engineers and/or mechanics in order to facilitate their work. Do not modify the position, angle or colour of: license plate, turn indicators, lighting devices and horn. Any change introduced to the vehicle and the removal of original parts may jeopardise the vehicle performance and therefore reduce safety or even render the vehicle inappropriate for legal riding. Comply with all national and local laws and regulations on vehicle equipment. In particular do not introduce technical changes leading to improve performance and under no circumstances alter the original specifications of the vehicle. CLOTHING Before riding off, remember to put on the helmet and fasten it correctly. Make sure it is a homologated model, that it is undamaged, of the right size and that the visor is clean. Wear appropriate protective clothes, preferably light-coloured and/or in reflective material. In this way you will be easily visible to other drivers, thus reducing the risk of being hit, and you will be better protected in case of falling. Always wear tight-fitting clothes without open cuffs; avoid hanging strings, belts or ties; these or any other objects should not interfere with a safe riding when getting entangled with the riding elements or due to a special movement. Overloading the vehicle may result in lack of stability and poor handling. Engine oil level In 4T engines, the engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, the main bearings and the thermal group. In all 4T engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and some oil consumption should be considered normal. : when driving at "full speed" all the time, oil consumption increases). The replacement intervals indicated by the maintenance chart are defined according to the total oil content in the engine and the average consumption levels measured following standardised methods. Engine oil level check (03_01) Clean the area in contact with oil with a clean cloth. Screw the tap-dipstick «1» completely in its tube «2». [. . . ] To remove dirt and mud deposited on the painted surfaces, use a low pressure water jet to soak all dirty parts carefully. Wipe off mud and dirt with a soft sponge for bodywork soaked in a lot of water and shampoo (2 - 4% parts of shampoo in water). To clean the engine outer parts, use degreasing detergent, brushes and old cloths. Get a container, with more capacity than the fuel in the tank, and put it on the ground to the left of the vehicle. [. . . ]