User manual APRILIA SPORTCITY ONE 50 4T

[. . . ] 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 ride your vehicle if you feel tired or drowsy and always keep safe psychophysical riding conditions. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and always make sure that the rider complies with all necessary requirements for a safe riding. Avoid any abrupt and dangerous swerves for your own as well as others' safety (for example: rearing up on the back wheel, riding over the speed limit, etc. Besides, always assess and bear in mind the road surface conditions, visibility, etc. Do not knock obstacles that can damage the vehicle or cause loss of control. 02_22 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. 02_30 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 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]