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MAINTENANCE
a
Before beginning any mainte-
nance operation or any inspec-
tion of the vehicle, stop the en-
gine, extract the key from the ignition
block, wait until the engine and the ex-
haust system have cooled down and if
possible lift the vehicle by means of the
proper equipment, on firm and flat
ground. Keep away from the red-hot
parts of the engine and of the exhaust
system, in order to avoid burns.
The vehicle is made up of not edible
parts. Never bite, suck, chew or swallow
any part of the vehicle for any reason.
a
If not expressly indicated other-
wise, for the reassembly of the
units repeat the disassembly op-
erations in reverse order.
Ordinary maintenance operations can usu-
ally be carried out by the user, but some-
times a basic knowledge of mechanics and
specific tools are required. If you need as-
sistance or technical advice, consult your
aprilia Official Dealer, who can ensure you
prompt and accurate servicing.
After any maintenance operation, carry out
the "Preliminary checking operations", see
p. 39 (PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPER-
ATIONS).
REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART
Component
Battery - electrolyte level
Spark plugs
Carburettors
Drive chain
Wheel centering
Steering bearings and steering
Wheel bearings
Air cleaner
Clutch clearance
Braking systems
Cooling system
Light system
Brake fluid
Mixer oil level
Coolant
Fork oil
Transmission oil
Start lever pin
Mixer pump and air bleeding
Tyre pressure
Engine idling rpm
Fuel cock
Nut, bolt, screw tightening
Suspensions and attitude
Drive chain tension and lubrication
Fuel pipes
Pistons and linings
Exhaust silencers
(catalytic version excluded)
C = check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary. P = clean; S = change; R = adjust.
Carry out the maintenance operations more frequently if you use the vehicle in rainy and dusty areas or on
uneven ground. Have maintenance operations on the components indicated by
Official Dealers ONLY.
(*) Use MOLYCOTE 6 Rapidplus grease.
After running-in
Every 4000 km
(1000 km)(625 mi)
(2500 mi)
or 4 months
or 8 months
C
C
P
P
C
P
every 500 km (312 mi): C
C
C
C
C
P
R
R
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
every 500 km (312 mi): C
every 2 years:S
after the first 4000 km: S/every 4000 km: C
S
C
every 8000 km (5000 mi): C (with water-repellent grease) (*)
R
R
R
R
C
C
C
C
C
every 500 km (312 mi):C
C
every 8000 km (5000 mi): C / every 16000 km (10000 mi):S
P
P
Every 8000 km
(5000 mi)
or 16 months
every 6000 km (3700 mi):S
S
every year: S
every 12000 km (7500 mi):S
R
every month: R
C
every 4 years: S
carried out by aprilia
use and maintenance RS 250
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