Placing The Vehicle On The Stand - APRILIA ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS - 2003 Manual

PLACING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND
Carefully read p. 83 (PARKING).
CENTER STAND
WARNING
It is forbidden to place the vehicle on
the center stand while seated astride
the vehicle in riding position.
WARNING
Make sure that the parking surface is
free from obstacles, firm and flat.
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Choose a suitable parking area, see p.
83 (PARKING).
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Grab the left handle grip (1) with your left
hand and the handle (2) with your right
hand.
CAUTION
The lowering of the side stand is sug-
gested, for safety reasons, in order to
prevent the vehicle from falling down or
overturning in case of unbalance.
NOTE
Do not let the side stand touch
the ground. Keep the vehicle in vertical po-
sition.
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With the right foot, push the side stand
(3) and extend it completely (A).
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With the right foot, push the center stand
lever (4) (B) and move the stand until it
rest on the ground.
CAUTION
Proceed with care.
It may be difficult to place the vehicle on
the center stand, due to the consider-
able weight of the vehicle itself. Release
the handle grip (1) and the handle (2)
only after placing the vehicle on the
center stand.
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Apply the load of your weight onto the le-
ver (4) (C) of the center stand and at the
same time move your center of gravity
(D) towards the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is stable when
parked. If it falls down, it will certainly
be damaged and could injure others as
well.
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Stow the side stand (3) carefully and
completely.
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