Fork Oil; Brake Fluid; Coolant - APRILIA Pegaso 650 Service And Repair Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.2.3 FORK OIL

a
Fork oil may cause serious damage to the
skin if handled daily and for long periods.
It is advisable to wash your hands thoroughly
after using.
Do not dispose of oil in the environment.
Deliver it to or have it collected by the nearest used
oil recovery firm or by the supplier.
Recommended fork oil: IP F.A. 5W or IP F.A. 20W fork
oil.
If an intermediate performance is desired (between those
of IP F.A. 5W and IP F.A. 20W) the products can be mi-
xed as follows:
67% of volume SAE 10W IP F.A. 5W +
33% of volume IP F.A. 20W
33% of volume SAE 15W IP F.A. 5W +
67% of volume IP F.A. 20W

1.2.4 BRAKE FLUID

c
This vehicle is provided with front and rear
disc brakes, with separate hydraulic circuits.
The following information refers to a single braking
system, but is valid for both.
a
Brake fluid may cause irritation if it comes
into contact with the skin or eyes.
Carefully wash the part of the body that has
come into contact with the fluid.
Consult an oculist or a physician if the fluid comes
into contact with your eyes.
Do not dispose of brake fluid in the environment.
KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM CHILDREN
a
Use the brake fluid; it may chemically alter
painted surfaces and the parts in plastic, rub-
ber, etc.
Recommended brake fluid:
IP F.F. DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible)
a
To avoid serious damage to the braking sy-
stem, do not use fluids other than the recom-
mended ones nor mix different fluids for top-
ping up.
Do not use brake fluid taken from old or already ope-
ned containers. Do not use brake fluid left from pre-
vious repairs if they were done some time ago.
Sudden variations in clearance or an elastic resistan-
ce in the brake levers may be due to trouble in the
hydraulic circuits.
Make sure that the brake discs and the friction pads
are completely free of grease or oil, especially after
maintenance or checking operations.
Check that the brake cables are not twisted or worn.
Make sure that neither water nor dust accidentally
enter the circuit.
In case maintenance operations are to be performed
on the hydraulic circuit, it is advisable to use latex
gloves.
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1.2.5 COOLANT

a
The coolant can be harmful if swallowed or if
it touches the skin or eyes.
If it comes in contact with the skin or eyes,
rinse thoroughly with large quantities of water.
If the coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting and im-
mediately consult a doctor.
a
Do not remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot as the coolant is under pressure
and at a very high temperature.
KEEP COOLANT AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
a
Do not use vehicle if the coolant level is below
the minimum prescribed.
Check coolant level every 1000 km and after long runs,
see 2.14 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT);
change it every 12000 km or every 2 years (whichever
occurs first), see 2.15 (CHANGING THE COOLANT).
The coolant is composed of 50% water and 50% antifree-
ze. This mixture is ideal for most running temperatures
and ensures good protection against corrosion.
It is advisable to keep the same mixture in the hot season
as well, since in this way losses due to evaporation are
reduced and it is not necessary to top up so frequently.
The mineral salt deposits left in the radiator by evapora-
ted water are thus lessened and the efficiency of the coo-
ling system remains unaltered.
If the outdoor temperature is below 0˚, check th cooling
circuit frequently and inf necessary increase the antifree-
ze concentration (up to maximum 60%).
Use distilled water for the cooling solution so as not to da-
mage the engine.
Recommended coolant: IP ECOBLU - 40˚
On the basis of the desired freezing temperature of the
coolant mixture, add to the water the percentage of coo-
lant indicated in the following table:
Freezing point
˚C
-20˚
-30˚
-40˚
c
The characteristics of the various antifreeze
liquids are different. Be sure to read the label
on the product to learn the degree of protection it
guarantees.
a
Use only antifreeze and anticorrosive without
nitrite in order to ensure protection at at least
-35˚C.
Coolant
of the volume %
35
45
55