Controls On The Carburettor; Checking The Transmission Oil Level - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Periodic Maintenance Operations
RS 50

CONTROLS ON THE CARBURETTOR

COLD START LEVER
The cold start lever (1) is positioned on the right side
of the carburettor. It can be reached from above
through the opening positioned between the fairing
and the frame.
2
The starter for the cold start of the engine is operated
by pushing the lever downwards.
When the engine has warmed up, to disconnect the
starter proceed as follows:
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CAUTION
Do not force the cold start lever (1) manually,
since it automatically returns to its initial position
when the throttle grip (2) is rotated.
Do not leave the cold start lever (1) pushed down-
wards.
Do not accelerate if it is not necessary.
Rotate the throttle grip (2) completely (Pos. A) and
A
release immediately afterwards.
2
A metallic snap will signal that the cold start lever (1)
has returned to its initial position.
CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION OIL
LEVEL
Read through the paragraph TRANSMISSION OIL
and the PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
Check the transmission oil level every 4000 km (2500
mi), change it after the first 500 km (312 mi) and
successively every 8000 km (5000 mi), (CHANGING
THE TRANSMISSION OIL).
CHECKING 6
NOTE
Position the vehicle on firm and flat ground.
Stop the engine and let it cool down for at least ten
minutes, in order to allow the oil to flow back to the oil
pan and to cool down.
Remove the right fairing, (REMOVING THE SIDE
FAIRINGS).
Unscrew and remove the screw (3).
Take the sealing washer (4).
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