List Of Sections; Introduction; General Information; Routine Maintenance Operations - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

Introduction

This manual contains information on how to perform
the usual vehicle service procedures. This manual
does not describe all of the procedures necessary to
repair and service the vehicle in detail.
This publication is intended for use by aprilia dealers
and their trained, experienced mechanics.
The descriptions of many service and repair opera-
tions have been intentionally omitted, as it is assumed
that the users of this manual have basic mechanical
training and basic knowledge of the procedures used
for motor vehicle repair, as well as safety rules neces-
sary to ensure their safety and that of the public while
repairing motor vehicles.
Therefore, it is imperative that you do not attempt to
perform any maintenance or repair procedure with
which you are not throughly familiar, and fully qualified
to perform. Such an attempt can result in defective
repairs, which can be dangerous both to you, to the
owner or user of the vehicle, and to the public in
general.
The information and illustrations in this manual are
current as of the manual's date of issue.
Since aprilia s.p.a. continually improves its products,
there may be some differences between the vehicle
you are servicing and the illustrations and instructions
given in this manual. If you have any questions
regarding the applicability of any service procedure
given in this manual, contact aprilia consumer ser-
vices (A.C.S.). A.C.S. Technical Counselors, will be
able to assist you with any problems you might face
as well as providing you with information on any
updates and technical changes to the vehicle you are
servicing.
For further information refer to:
SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE 6801;
ENGINE WORKSHOP MANUAL
Any change made to technical specifications and
vehicle servicing procedures will be documented and
distributed to aprilia dealers all over the world. These
changes will be incorporated in later editions of this
manual.
aprilia s.p.a. reserves the right to modify specifica-
tions and characteristics of any of its models at any
time.
aprilia makes no representation that this manual
covers any such changes.
First edition: september 2002
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LIST OF SECTIONS

8140603 (1063 1) - I
8140604 (1064 1) - E
8140605 (1065 1) - F
8140606 (1066 1) - D
8140607 (1067 1) - UK
8140608 (1068 1) - USA

General Information

Routine maintenance
operations
Engine

Fuel system

Cooling system

Electrical system

Cycle parts
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