Changing The Transmission Oil; Disc Brakes - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

Routine maintenance operations

CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION OIL

Carefully read LUBRICANTS, MAINTENANCE and
LUBRICANT CHART.
NOTE
Place the vehicle on a flat, hard surface.
• Place the vehicle on the center stand.
WARNING
The engine and exhaust system components become
very hot, and remain hot for some time even after the
engine has been shut off. Before handling these
components, wear insulating gloves or wait until the
engine and exhaust system have cooled down.
• Stop the engine and let it cool, to allow the oil to
drain into the half-case and cool.
NOTE
If you do not carry out the previous operations,
you risk taking an incorrect measurement of the trans-
mission oil level.
WARNING
When changing the transmission oil, make sure it
does not come into contact with the rear brake disc.
• Unscrew and extract the cap-dipstick (1).
• Unscrew and remove the transmission oil drain
screw (2).
• Let the transmission oil flow out completely into an
appropriately sized container.
• Screw and tighten the transmission oil drain screw (2).
• Top up the transmission with approximately 18.3
cu.in (300 cc) of oil of the type prescribed in the
lubricant chart.
• Tighten the cap-dipstick (1).
• Check the transmission fluid level again using the
dipstick (1) and top up if necessary, without ever
exceeding the "MAX" level.
When topping up and changing oil, use new oil of
the type indicated in the LUBRICANT CHART.

DISC BRAKES

NOTE
This vehicle is fitted with front and rear disc
brakes with separate hydraulic systems.
Check the wear of the brake pads after the first 625 mi
(1,000 km), and every 1,250 mi (2,000 km) thereafter.
The wear of the disc brake pads depends on use,
riding style and road conditions.
WARNING
The following information refers to a single brake
system but is valid for both systems.
Sudden play variations or elastic resistance on
the brake lever are caused by malfunctions in the
hydraulic system.
WARNING
Take special care of the brake disc and friction
gaskets, making sure that they are not oily or
greasy, especially after checks and maintenance
operations.
Make sure that the brake pipe is not twisted or
worn.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DISPOSE OF FLUID CORRECTLY.
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Atlantic 500
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