APRILIA RS 125 - 1998 Manual page 25

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a
The fuel used for internal com-
bustion engines is extremely in-
flammable and in particular con-
ditions it can become explosive. 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
vapours, in any case avoid any contact
with naked flames, sparks and any oth-
er heat source to prevent the fuel from
catching fire or from exploding. Further,
prevent fuel from flowing out of the fuel
filler, as it could catch fire when getting
in contact with the red-hot surfaces of
the engine.
In case some fuel has accidentally been
spilt, make sure that the area has com-
pletely dried and before starting the ve-
hicle verify that there is no fuel inside
the fuel filler neck.
Since petrol expands under the heat of
the sun and due to the effects of sun ra-
diation, never fill the tank to the brim.
Screw the plug up carefully after refuel-
ling. Avoid any contact of the fuel with
the skin and the inhalation of vapours;
do not swallow fuel or pour it from a re-
ceptacle into another by means of a
tube.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE EN-
VIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Use only premium grade petrol (4 Stars
U
), in conformity with the DIN 51600
standard, min. O.N. 98 (N.O.R.M.) and 88
(N.O.M.M.).
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Use only unleaded petrol, in con-
formity with the DIN 51607 standard, min.
O.N. 95 (N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.).
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
L
(reserve included): 13
L
TANK RESERVE: 3.5 (mechanical re-
serve)
To refuel, proceed as follows:
Insert the key (1) in the tank plug lock
(2).
Turn the key clockwise, pull and open
the fuel flap.
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Check the transmission oil level every
4000 km (2500 mi), see p. 48 (CHECK-
ING THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
AND TOPPING UP).
Change the transmission oil after the first
1000 km (625 mi) and successively every
12000 km (7500 mi), see p. 49 (CHANG-
ING THE TRANSMISSION OIL).
c
Use high-quality 75W-90 oil, see
p. 81 (LUBRICANT CHART).
a
Engine oil can cause serious
damage to the skin if handled
every day and for long periods.
Wash your hands carefully after using
the oil.
Do not dispose of the oil in the environ-
ment.
Put it in a sealed container and take it to
the filling station where you usually buy
it or to an oil salvage center.
In case any maintenance operation has
to be carried out, it is advisable to use
latex gloves.
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