Checking The Stand; Checking The Switches; Idling Adjustment - APRILIA SCARABEO 50 2T - 2005 Manual

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CHECKING THE STAND

C a r e f u l l y r e a d
(MAINTENANCE).
It is important that no components interfere
with stand (1) rotation.
Check for the following:
u The springs (2) must not be damaged,
worn, rusty or weakened.
u The side stand must rotate freely, if
necessary grease the joint, see page 75
(LUBRICANT CHART).
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CHECKING THE SWITCHES

p a g e 4 0 C a r e f u l l y
(MAINTENANCE).
The vehicle is fitted with two switches:
– stoplight switch on the rear brake control
lever (3).
– stoplight switch on the front brake control
lever (4).
To reach the switches:
Remove the front handlebar cover, see
u
p a g e 5 2
HANDLEBAR COVER).
Check periodically for the following:
u Make sure that there are no dirt or mud
deposits on the switch; the pin must be
able to move without interference,
returning automatically to its initial position.
u Make sure that the cables are connected
correctly.
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use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 2T - Scarabeo 50 4T - Scarabeo 100 4T

IDLING ADJUSTMENT

C a r e f u l l y r e a d
(MAINTENANCE).
Adjust the idling after the first 500 km (312
mi) and every time it is erratic.
To carry out this operation, proceed as
follows:
u Ride for a few miles until reaching the
operating temperature, then stop the
engine.
u Remove the inspection cover, see
p a g e 5 3 ( R E M O V I N G
INSPECTION COVER).
u Connect an electronic rev counter to the
spark plug cable.
WARNING
Ensure the area is well ventilated before
proceeding.
u Start the engine.
T h e e n g i n e i d l e s p e e d m u s t b e
approximately 1800 ±100 rpm. In this case
the engine does not make the rear wheel
rotate.
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F R O N T
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