APRILIA RS 125 - 1996 Manual page 47

a
If the brakes only are continuously oper-
ated on downhill stretches, the friction
surfaces can become overheated, thus
reducing the braking efficiency.
Exploit the engine compression and shift down
using both brakes intermittently.
Do not drive with the engine off!
In case of wet ground or scarce wheel grip (snow,
ice, mud, etc.), drive slowly, avoiding sudden
brakings or manoeuvres that could make you
lose grip and fall down.
Pay the utmost attention to any obstacle or varia-
tion of the ground. Uneven roads, rails, manhole
covers, indications painted on the road surface,
building site metal plates become rather slippery
by rain. For this reason all these obstacles have
to be carefully avoided, driving smoothly and
bending the vehicle as little as possible.
Always use the direction indicators timely when
you intend to change lane or direction, avoiding
sharp and dangerous movements.
b
If the mixer oil reserve warning light LED
j
" " comes on during the normal func-
tioning of the engine, this means that the
mixer oil reserve is being used; in this case, top
up the mixer oil tank, (see "MIXER OIL TANK" -
page 30).
c
RUNNING-IN
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles.
a
After the first 1000 km, carry out the
checking operations indicated in the Reg-
ular Service Intervals Chart (see "REGU-
LAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART" - page 51), in
order to avoid hurting yourself or other people
and/or damaging the vehicle.
The running-in of the engine is primary to ensure its
working life and its correct functioning.
If possible, drive on hill roads and/or roads with many
bends, so that the engine, the suspensions and the
brakes undergo a more effective running-in.
Keep to the following indications:
– Do not open the throttle completely if the speed is
low, both during and after the running-in.
– During the first 100 km put on the brakes with cau-
tion, avoiding sharp and prolonged brakings.
– This ensures a correct settlement of the friction
material on the brake disc pads.
– During the first 800 km, the engine speed should
not exceed 6000 rpm.
– Between the first 800 and 1600 km drive more
briskly, change speed and use the maximum ac-
celeration only for a few seconds, in order to en-
sure better coupling of the components subject to
wear; never exceed 9000 rpm.
– After the first 1600 km you can expect better perform-
ance from the engine, in any case without exceeding
11000 rpm (red sector of the revolution counter).
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