APRILIA SCARABEO 50 - 1997 Manual page 21


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 con-
tact with naked flames, sparks and any
other 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 sur-
faces 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 (1) up carefully after re-
fuelling.
Avoid any contact of the fuel with the
skin and the inhalation of vapours; do
not swallow fuel or pour it from a recep-
tacle into another by means of a tube.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
Use only premium grade petrol (4 Stars
), in conformity with the DIN 51600
standard, min. O.N. 98 (N.O.R.M.) and 88
(N.O.M.M.).
Catalytic version :
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.).
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
(reserve included): 8.5
-
TANK RESERVE: 1
-
To refuel, proceed as follows:
Lift the saddle, see p. 19 (UNLOCK-
ING/LOCKING THE SADDLE).
Unscrew and remove the fuel tank plug
(1).
Refuel.
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