APRILIA RS 50 - 1999 Manual page 35

 
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and in
some conditions can become explo-
sive.
Therefore, it is necessary to refuel and
carry out maintenance operations in-
volving the fuel system in a well-venti-
lated area with the engine off.
Do not refuel or do any maintenance on
the fuel system with the engine running.
Do not smoke while refueling or near
fuel vapors.
Never allow any portion of the fuel sys-
tem to come in contact with naked
flames, sparks or other heat sources.
Be careful to avoid spilling fuel when
you are refueling. Spilled fuel could ig-
nite when it contacts hot engine or ex-
haust system surfaces. If you acciden-
tally spill some fuel, make sure that it is
wiped up or completely evaporated be-
fore starting the motorcycle.
Since gasoline expands in the fuel tank
when the motorcycle is sitting in the
open sun, never fill the tank completely
to the brim. Leave at least one inch of
expansion space.
Avoid any contact of the fuel with your
skin, and avoid inhalation of fuel va-
pors. Do not ever attempt to siphon fuel
from one container to another using
your mouth as suction for a siphon
hose.
 
WARNING
Gasoline is poisonous and carcinogen-
ic and contains chemical substances
that cause birth defects and other re-
productive problems. If gasoline should
be accidentally spilt on the skin or
clothes, immediately wash it off with
soap and water and change clothes.
Should you accidentally spill gasoline
in your eyes, flush with a large quantity
of water and immediately contact a
health professional. Should you acci-
dentally get gasoline into your mouth,
do not induce vomiting. Drink a large
quantity of milk or clear water and im-
mediately contact a health professional.
Never try to siphon gasoline by sucking
it with your mouth. Use a manual pump
or a similar system.
If your motorcycle overturns, it will leak
gasoline which is extremely flammable.
Flames or sparks may ignite this which
will not only destroy the motorcycle but
also could do serious property damage
to surrounding property and cause seri-
ous injuries or even death.
A L W A Y S K E E P G A S O L I N E A W A Y
FROM CHILDREN.
DISPOSE OF UNWANTED GASOLINE
PROPERLY, DO NOT DUMP IT INTO
STORM SEWERS OR INTO A SINK OR
TOILET.
Use only unleaded petrol minimum octane
rating (R+M)/2 method 90.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
(reserve included): 3.43 US gal (13
TANK RESERVE: 0.69 US gal (2.6
chanical reserve).
To refuel, proceed as follows:
Insert the key (1) in the tank filler cap
lock.
Turn the key counterclockwise, pull and
remove the filler cap (2).
 
WARNING
After refueling the tank, replace the filler
cap.
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