Lubricants - APRILIA ATLANTIC 200 - 2003 Manual

LUBRICANTS

WARNING
Proper vehicle lubrication is critical to safe
operation. Failure to maintain proper
lubricant levels or to use the proper type of
clean, new lubricant, can lead to an engine
or transmission seizure with subsequent
accident, serious injury or death.
WARNING
Use latex gloves for the maintenance
operations that require contact with used
oil. Used engine oil may cause skin cancer
if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for
prolonged periods. Although this is
unlikely unless you handle used oil on a
daily basis, it is advisable to thoroughly
wash your hands with soap and water
after handling used oil.
KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
DISPOSE OF OIL PROPERLY.
CAUTION
Be very careful not to spill oil when putting
oil in your vehicle. Clean up any spilled oil
mmediately because oil can damage the
finish of your vehicle. Also, oil on the tires
creates an extremely slippery and
therefore dangerous situation.
CAUTION
In case of oil leakage do not ride your
vehicle. Before using the vehicle, have it
repaired by your Contact your Official
aprilia Dealer.
TRANSMISSION OIL
Check transmission oil level every 3,750
miles (6,000 km).
Change transmission oil after the first 625
miles (1,000 km) and then every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Have oil level checked and oil changed at
an Official aprilia Dealer.
ENGINE OIL
Check engine oil level every 1,875 miles
(3,000 km), see page pag. 65 (CHECKING
AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL LEVEL).
CAUTION
Halve service intervals when the vehicle
is used in rainy or dusty conditions, on
rough roads or for racing.
N O T E
U s e o i l m e e t i n g 5 / W 4 0
specifications, see pag. 95 (LUBRICANT
CHART).
CAUTION
Do not overfill (top up beyond the
"MAX" level).
Have engine oil changed after the first 625
miles (1,000 kilometers). Afterwards:
– Have engine oil changed every 3,750 miles
(6,000 km).
– Check oil level every 1875 miles (3000 km)
and top up as required.
Have engine oil changed at an Official
aprilia Dealer.
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