APRILIA AREA 51 - 1998 Manual page 3

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Before starting the engine, carefully read this manual, paying
particular attention to the chapter "RIDING SAFELY".
Your and other people's safety depends not only on your quick-
ness 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 RIDING SAFELY.
Therefore, get a thorough knowledge of the vehicle, in such a
way as to be able to drive in the traffic safely.
For the controls and repairs not expressly described in this man-
ual, for the purchase of aprilia Genuine Spare Parts, accesso-
ries and other products, as well as for specific technical advice,
contact only aprilia Authorized Outlets and Official Dealers, who
can ensure you reliable and prompt servicing.
Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish you a nice ride.
IMPORTANT:
When asking your Dealer for spare parts, specify the spare parts
code indicated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LA-
BEL. Write down the identification code in the space here below,
in order to remember it also in case of loss or deterioration of the
label.
The label is glued onto the right beam of the frame; to be able to
read it, remove the front inspection cover, see p. 46 (REMOVING
THE FRONT INSPECTION COVER).
Carefully observe the instructions preceded by the following
warning signs:

Safety norms and regulations to protect the driver
and other people from severe injuries or grave risks.

Indications to make the operations easier. Technical
information.
The operations preceded by this symbol must be re-
peated on the opposite side of the vehicle.
In this manual the various versions are indicated by the following
symbols:
automatic light switching version (Automatic Switch-on Device)
optional
catalytic version
VERSION:
Italy
United Kingdom
Austria
Portugal
Finland
Belgium
Germany
France
Spain
Greece
Holland Bermuda
United States
Switzerland
of America
Denmark Australia
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Japan Brazil
Singapore South Africa
Poland New Zealand
Israel
Canada
South Korea
Hungary
Malaysia Slovenia
Chile
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