User manual APRILIA SR 50 I.E 2001

[. . . ] +39 - (0)587 42 28 00 Fax +39 - (0)587 42 28 01 www. cld. it E-mail: cld@cld. it On behalf of: aprilia s. p. a. +39 - (0)41 58 29 111 Fax +39 - (0)41 44 10 54 www. aprilia. com NOTE This manual is an important and integral part of your vehicle. Keep it with your vehicle at all times, even if your vehicle is resold. aprilia has prepared this manual to supply you, the user, with correct and current information. [. . . ] If any fastener is loose, the rider may lose control of the vehicle and risk and accident. Both situations may cause serious injuries or even death. use and maintenance SR 50 I. E 45 PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS Component Front and rear disc brakes Check Check brake operation, lever and pedal play, fluid levels. If the discs are unduly scored or show signs of heat discoloration, do not ride the vehicle. Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to open and close it completely, in all steering positions. Check the tire surface, the inflation pressure, wear and tear and any damage. Make sure that the fork head rotates through its entire range without fouling of any kind. Make sure that the fork stops touch the frame at full left and full right fork lock. Make sure that it works smoothly and that the spring tension brings it back to its normal position. Page 36, 37 38, 61 Throttle 2 stroke oil Wheel/tires Brake levers Steering 73 36 42, 43 36, 37, 38, 39 63 Center stand 64 ­ 35 Component nuts, bolts and other fasteners Fuel tank Coolant Engine stop switch ( Lights, warning lights and electrical devices 40, 41 31 75 ­ 84 46 use and maintenance SR 50 I. E MPH KM/H 2 miles 000000 INJECTION CHECK TECH 5 STARTING WARNING Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is extremely poisonous if inhaled. The nonobservance of this warning may cause loss of consciousness or even lead to death by asphyxia. Make sure the dimmer switch (2) is in the low beam " " position. Never take your hands off the hand grips nor your feet off the foot rests while you are riding. If you carry a passenger, instruct him/her not to move around unduly, and to keep his/her body aligned with yours during turns. Before leaving, make sure that the stand/ stands is / are completely up. Failure to follow these warnings may cause an accident with consequent risk of serious injury or even death. Allow Get on the vehicle, keeping at least one foot on the ground in order not to lose balance. Before riding away, be sure that the rear view mirrors are correctly adjusted. CAUTION When the vehicle is new to you, practice looking in the rear view mirrors. Only experience will allow you to correctly determine how far behind you following vehicles are. To the starter button " " (4) for about five seconds, in order to ensure the filling of the float chamber. To ride away: the throttle to return to idle (1) (Pos. A), apply the rear brake (2), then remove the vehicle from the stand. ride away, release the brake lever (3) and accelerate by gently rotating the throttle grip (1) (Pos. Ride at reduced speed for the first few miles in order to warm the engine up. use and maintenance SR 50 I. E 49 WARNING 5 MPH KM/H miles MAX 000000 MPH When you have to brake, close the throttle and apply both brakes simultaneously in order to obtain the best brake performance. By applying only the front brake or only the rear brake, you reduce the braking performance considerably and run the risk of locking up one wheel which can cause an upset and subsequent serious injury or even death. Do not attempt to maintain your position on a hill by running the engine. This will very quickly destroy the transmission, and overheat the engine. [. . . ] unleaded petrol minimum octane rating (R+M) / 2 method 90 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one-beam, split in two at the rear telescopic fork 3. 54 in (90 mm) hydraulic mono-shock absorber 2. 83 in (72 mm) SUSPENSIONS Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRAKES Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]