Running-In; Stopping - APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 Manual

RUNNING-IN

WARNING
After covering the first 1000 km (625 mi),
perform the checks listed in the "post running-
in" column of the "PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
CHART" (see pages 41-42).
Failure to perform these checks may lead to
personal injury to yourself or third persons, or
vehicle damage.
Proper engine running-in is essential to preserving
engine life and performance over time. Twisty
roads and gradients are ideal to run in engine,
suspension and brakes effectively.
NOTE
Top acceleration and speed are only
obtained after covering the first 1000 km (625
mi).
Observe the following instructions:
◆ Do not flip the throttle open abruptly when
the engine is running at low speed, both
during and after the running-in period.
0-100 km (0-62 mi)
◆
Apply the brakes gently and avoid hard,
prolonged braking until covering the first 100
km (62 mi). This will allow the brake pad lining
to wear in properly rubbing on the brake discs.
◆ 0-500 km (0-312 mi)
Never exceed 80% of top speed during the
first 500 km (312 mi).
◆ Vary speed frequently.
◆ After the first 1000 km (625 mi), progresively
increase speed until reaching max. perfor-
mance.
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STOPPING

WARNING
If possible, avoid stopping abruptly or
slowing down suddenly.
progressively and in good time.
Release the throttle twistgrip (pos. A) and
◆
apply the brakes gradually to stop the
vehicle.
◆ When stopping for a short time, keep at
least one brake on.
WARNING
Park the vehicle on firm and level ground
to prevent it falling over. Do not lean the
vehicle against walls and do not lay it down
on the ground. Make sure that the vehicle,
and in particular hot vehicle components,
may not put the safety of persons and
children at risk. Do not leave the vehicle
unattended with the engine running or with
the key inserted into the ignition switch.
Do not sit on the vehicle when the stand is
down.
Stop the vehicle, see above (STOPPING).
◆
1
Brake
◆ Set the engine kill switch (1) to "
CAUTION
Leaving the ignition switch in position "
when the engine is stopped may flatten the
battery.
Turn the key (2) and set the ignition switch
◆
(3) to position "
Place the vehicle on the stand, see page
◆
39 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
CAUTION
Do not leave the key in the ignition switch.
◆ Lock the steering, see page 19 (STEERING
LOCK) and extract the key.
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