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The following precautionary warnings are used throughout this manual in order to If it is necessary to let the engine run in or- convey the following messages: der to carry out some work, make sure that the area in which you are operating is prop- Safety warning.
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In certain conditions, the ethylene glycol WARNING contained in the engine coolant is flamma- WARNING Use latex gloves for the maintenance op- ble: its flame is invisible, but you can be erations that require contact with used The battery gives off noxious and explo- burned anyway.
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However, NHTSA can- placement or larger. not become involved in individual problems EXHAUST EMISSION between you, your dealer, or aprilia. To CONTROL SYSTEM contact NHTSA, you may either call the The Exhaust Emission Control System re- Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-424- quires “lean”...
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Local aprilia the relevant pipes. This system prevents a) Removal of, or puncturing the muffler, Dealer.
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DIGIT MEANING 1) Manufacturer’s identification alphanu- meric code. 2) Vehicle type. Every vehicle produced by aprilia re- Description of the vehicle identification 3) Model. ceives a vehicle identification number number (V.I.N.), stamped on the steering 4) Country for which the vehicle is intend- (V.I.N.) stamped:...
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Ref. Description Ref. Description use and maintenance Pegaso 650...
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Ref. Description Ref. Description WARNING! DO NOT REMOVE THE CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS ENTIRELY COOL. COOLANT IS HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS BURNS. USE ONLY FLUID FOR SEALED CIRCUITS. USE ONLY ANTIFREEZE AND ANTICORROSIVE WITHOUT NITRATE, ENSURING PROTECTION -35°C AT LEAST.
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12) Ported vacuum port 13) Vacuum line 14) Air box 15) Tee 16) Warm air inlet NOTE In case of malfunctions in the fuel system, contact a Local aprilia Dealer. 17) One way valve 18) Tee use and maintenance Pegaso 650...
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30 proper maintenance of your motorcycle. or replaced by aprilia. This is your emis- days. Your emission control system may include sion control system DEFECTS WARRAN- –...
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Noale (VE) Italy (hereinafter “aprilia”) war- the Clean Air Act and applicable regula- within 30 days, or a repair is not com- rants that each new 1999 and after aprilia tions of the United States Environmen- plete within 30 days. Any replacement...
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EXPRESS EMISSION CONTROL SYS- ment or by any individual. The warranty A. The liability of aprilia under this Emis- TEM WARRANTY TERMS STATED IN period begins on the date the motorcy- sion Control System Warranty is limited THIS WARRANTY.
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NOTE When asking your Dealer for In this manual the various versions are in- spare parts, specify the spare parts code dicated by the following symbols: The operations preceded by this indicated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFI- optional symbol must be repeated also on CATION LABEL.
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CONTROLS AT THE LEFT HAND GRIP....30 INSPECTING THE FRONT CONTROLS AT THE RIGHT HAND GRIP .....31 AND REAR SUSPENSIONS........72 IGNITION SWITCH ..........32 REAR SUSPENSION..........72 FOREWORD ...............2 STEERING LOCK ...........32 REAR SUSPENSION WITH HYDRAULIC INTRODUCTION ............2 PARKING LIGHTS ..........32 PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT ......