Table Of Contents - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

Atlantic 500
CONTENTS
Chapter 1
SAFETY WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................. 1-2
Precautions And General Information ................................................................................. 1-2
Refitting Components ................................................................................................................. 1-3
Using The Manual ............................................................................................................................ 1-3
Position Of Serial Numbers ....................................................................................................... 1-4
Safety Warnings For Fuel, Lubricants Coolant And Other Components .............. 1-4
FUEL ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Running-In Rules ............................................................................................................................. 1-8
Precautions And General Information ................................................................................. 1-9
Spare Parts ....................................................................................................................................... 1-9
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................... 1-17
Lubricant Chart............................................................................................................................ 1-19
Tightening Torque Chart ......................................................................................................... 1-20
Chapter 2
Routine Maintenance Plan ......................................................................................................... 2-2
Scheduled Maintenance Chart ................................................................................................ 2-3
Lubrication Points ......................................................................................................................... 2-4
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Removal Battery Cover ............................................................................................................... 2-6
Checking And Cleaning Terminals ........................................................................................... 2-6
Removing The Battery .................................................................................................................. 2-7
Leaving The Battery Idle For Long Periods......................................................................... 2-7
Checking The Level Of Battery Electrolyte ...................................................................... 2-8
Battery Recharging ...................................................................................................................... 2-8
Battery Installation ..................................................................................................................... 2-9
Spark Plug ........................................................................................................................................ 2-9
Adjusting The Throttle Control .......................................................................................... 2-10
Air Filter .......................................................................................................................................... 2-11
Engine Oil ......................................................................................................................................... 2-12
Engine Oil Change And Oil Filter ............................................................................................ 2-13
Checking And Topping Up The Transmission Oil Level ................................................... 2-14
Changing The Transmission Oil............................................................................................... 2-16
Disc Brakes ..................................................................................................................................... 2-16
Checking .......................................................................................................................................... 2-17
Topping Up Brake Fluid............................................................................................................... 2-18
Checking Wear Of The Brake Pads......................................................................................... 2-18
Bleeding The Braking System .................................................................................................. 2-19
Bleeding The Integral Braking System ............................................................................... 2-20
Checking And Topping Up Coolant ........................................................................................ 2-22
Replacing The Coolant .............................................................................................................. 2-23
Bleeding The Circuit: ................................................................................................................... 2-24
Steering Control ........................................................................................................................ 2-25
Adjusting The Play Of The Bearings ..................................................................................... 2-26
Steering Damper .......................................................................................................................... 2-26
Checking The Engine Fulcrum ................................................................................................. 2-26
Checking The Front Suspension ............................................................................................ 2-27
Checking The Rear Suspension .............................................................................................. 2-27
Adjusting The Rear Suspension ............................................................................................. 2-27
Table Preload Adjustment For Rear Suspension Spring ............................................ 2-28
Wheels And Tires .......................................................................................................................... 2-28
Checking The Wheels .................................................................................................................. 2-28
TIRES ................................................................................................................................................... 2-28
Tire Pressure ................................................................................................................................ 2-30
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Release 00 2002-09