APRILIA RS 125 - 1996 Manual page 29

MAIN COMPONENTS
FUEL
a
The fuel used for internal combustion en-
gines is extremely inflammable and in
particular conditions it can become ex-
plosive.
It is important to carry out the refuelling and the
maintenance operations in a well-ventilated area,
with the engine off.
Do not smoke while refuelling or near fuel va-
pours, in any case avoid any contact with free
flames, sparks and any other heat source to pre-
vent the fuel from catching fire or from explod-
ing.
Further, prevent fuel from flowing out of the fuel
filler, as it could catch fire when getting in con-
tact with the red-hot surfaces of the engine. In
case some fuel has accidentally been spilt, make
sure that the area has completely dried before
starting the vehicle. Since petrol expands under
the heat of the sun and due to the effects of sun
radiation, never fill the tank to the brim. Screw
the plug up carefully (Fig. 13) after refuelling.
Avoid any contact of the fuel with the skin and
the inhalation of vapours; do not swallow fuel or
pour it from a receptacle into another by means
of a tube.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
Use only premium grade petrol (4 Stars
formity with the DIN 51600 standard, min. O.N. 98
(N.O.R.M.) and 88 (N.O.M.M.).
2
Use only unleaded petrol, in conformity with the
DIN 51607 standard, min. O.N. 95 (N.O.R.M.) and 85
(N.O.M.M.).
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 13
of which make up the reserve.
To unlock the fuel tank plug, insert the key in the lock
and turn it anticlockwise (Fig. 13).
U
), in con-
l
, about 3
Fig. 13
l
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