User manual APRILIA SR 50 R FACTORY

[. . . ] The terms "right" and "left" are referred to the rider seated on the vehicle in the normal riding position. Any mention to the use of the vehicle with passenger is to be intended as referred only to the countries where this is allowed. WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS GENERAL ADVICE Before starting the engine, carefully read this manual and in particular the section "SAFE DRIVE". Your and other people's safety depends not only on your quickness of reflexes and on your agility, but also on what you know about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on your knowledge of the basic information for "SAFE DRIVE". [. . . ] For this reason all these obstacles have to be carefully avoided, driving smoothly and bending the vehicle as little as possible. WARNING If the 2 stroke oil reserve warning light " " comes on during the normal functioning of the engine, this means that the 2 stroke oil reserve is being used; in this case, top up the 2 stroke oil tank, see p. 23 (2 STROKE OIL). CAUTION If the pointer of the coolant temperature indicator " " reaches the red area, stop the engine and check the coolant level, see p. 26 (COOLANT). use and maintenance SR 50 R FACTORY 35 RUNNING-IN WARNING After the first 500 km (312 mi), carry out the checking operations indicated in the column "After running-in" of the REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART, see p. 40, in order to avoid hurting yourself or other people and/or damaging the vehicle. The running-in of the engine is primary to ensure its correct functioning and its correct functioning. If possible, drive on hilly roads and/or roads with many bends, so that the engine, the suspensions and the brakes undergo a more effective running-in. For the first 500 km (312 mi), keep to the following indications: N 0-100 km (0-62 mi) During the first 100 km (62 mi) put on the brakes with caution, avoiding sharp and prolonged brakings. N 0-300 km (0-187 mi) Do not keep the throttle grip open more than one half for long stretches. N 300-500 km (187-312 mi) Do not keep the throttle grip open more than three-fourths for long stretches. 36 use and maintenance SR 50 R FACTORY 1 2 3 STOPPING PARKING CAUTION WARNING With stopped engine and ignition switch in position " ", the battery may run down. N Rotate the key (2) and move the ignition switch (3) to position " ". 38 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND). WARNING If possible, avoid stopping abruptly, slowing down suddenly and braking at the last moment. N In case of a brief stop, keep at least one brake on. Park the vehicle on firm and flat ground, to prevent it from falling down. 31 (PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS). use and maintenance SR 50 R FACTORY 39 REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE aprilia Official Dealer (WHICH CAN BE CARRIED OUT EVEN BY THE USER) Components Battery / electrolyte level Spark plug Carburettor - idling Air cleaner Throttle operation Light system Stop light switches Brake fluid (check level) 2 stroke oil 2 stroke oil Wheels, tyres and inflating pressures Front and rear brake pad wear C After running-in [500 km (312 mi)] C C R C C C Every 4000 km (2500 mi) or 12 months C S C P C C C C every 500 Km (312 mi):C every 2000 Km (1240 mi):C every month: C every 2000 km (1250 mi): C Every 8000 km (5000 mi) or 24 months C = check and clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary; P = clean; S = change; R = adjust. Carry out the maintenance operations more frequently if you use the vehicle in rainy and dusty areas or on uneven ground. 40 use and maintenance SR 50 R FACTORY OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE aprilia Official Dealer After running-in [500 km (312 mi)] Every 4000 km (2500 mi) or 12 months Every 8000 km (5000 mi) or 24 months C C C S every 6000 km (3720 mi): S C C C C C C C every 12000 km (7440 mi): C C C every 20000 km (12400 mi): P (outside cleaning) every 2 years: S every 2000 km (1240 mi): C / every 2 years: S C C S C every 12000 km (7440 mi): C every 4000 km (2500 mi) every 12000 km (7440 mi) o 12 months: C o 2 years: S every 12000 km (7440 mi): S every 12000 km (7440 mi): S every 6000 km (3720 mi): S Components Rear shock absorber Controls and transmission cables Drive belt Drive belt Steering bearings and steering Wheel bearings Brake discs Piston rings General vehicle operation Brake systems/discs Cylinder cooling system Brake fluid Coolant Silencer / exhaust Mixer / accelerator operation Fork oil and oil seal Transmission oil Rear pulley pins Fixed movable front pulley Fixed movable front pulley use and maintenance SR 50 R FACTORY 41 Components Injector cleaning Front variator needle rollers and guides Front variator needle rollers and guides Wheels, tyres and inflating pressure Tightening of nuts and bolts 2 stroke oil reserve warning light Fuel pipe Braking system pipe 2 stroke oil pipe Clutch wear After running-in [500 km (312 mi)] Every 4000 km (2500 mi) or 12 months every 16000 km (9920 mi): P Every 8000 km (5000 mi) or 24 months S every 6000 km (3720 mi): S C C C C C C every 4000 km (2500 mi): C / every 2 years: S every 4000 km (2500 mi): C / every 4 years: S C C every 2 years: S C C = check and clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary; P = clean; S = change; R = adjust. Carry out the maintenance operations more frequently if you use the vehicle in rainy and dusty areas or on uneven ground. 42 use and maintenance SR 50 R FACTORY 3 2 4 1 IDENTIFICATION DATA It is a good rule to write down the frame and engine numbers in the space provided in this manual. NOTE The engine number is stamped on the rear side, near the rear brake adjuster. ENGINE NUMBER The engine number (1) is stamped on the rear side of the vehicle, near the rear brake adjuster. __________________________ FRAME NUMBER The frame number (2) is stamped on the central tube of the frame. To be able to read it, it is necessary to remove the cover (3). NOTE The cover (3) can be inserted in one direction only. ___________________________ use and maintenance SR 50 R FACTORY 43 1 1 1 1 7 5 6 4 2 2 1 2 2 1 3 CLEANING AIR CLEANER Carefully read p. Check the conditions of the air cleaner and clean it monthly or every 4000 km (2500 mi), depending on the conditions in which the vehicle is used. If the vehicle is used on dusty or wet roads, the cleaning operations and any replacement should be carried out more frequently. To clean the filtering element it is necessary to remove it from the vehicle. 38 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND). down until they reach room temperature, in order to avoid burns. [. . . ] Do not wash the vehicle under the sun, especially during the summer, when the body is still warm, since if the shampoo dries before being rinsed away, it can damage the paint. Do not use liquids at a temperature exceeding 40°C to clean the plastic components of the vehicle. Do not direct high-pressure water or air jets or steam jets on to the following components: wheel hubs, controls on the right and left side of the handlebar, bearings, brake pumps, instruments and indicators, exhaust pipes, glove/tool kit compartment, ignition switch/steering lock, radiator wings, fuel cap, lights and electric connections. Do not use alcohol or solvents to clean the rubber and plastic parts and the saddle: use water and mild soap. WARNING After the vehicle has been washed, its braking functions could be temporarily impaired because of the presence of water on the grip surfaces. [. . . ]