Dangerous Elements; Warnings Concerning Fuel, Lubricants, Coolant And Other Component Parts - APRILIA ATLANTIC 125 Workshop Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.3. DANGEROUS ELEMENTS

1.3.1.

WARNINGS CONCERNING FUEL, LUBRICANTS, COOLANT AND OTHER COMPONENT PARTS

DANGER
The fuel used to operate engines is highly flammable and becomes explosive under particular
conditions.
Refueling and engine service should take place in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do
not smoke when refueling or in the proximity of sources of fuel vapors. Avoid contact with bare
flames, sources of sparks or any other source which may ignite the fuel or lead to explosion.
Take care not to spill fuel out of the filler, or it may ignite when in contact with hot engine parts. In the
event of accidental fuel spillage, make sure the affected area is fully dry before starting the engine.
Fuel expands from heat and when left under direct sunlight.
Never fill the fuel tank up to the rim. Tighten the filler cap securely after each refueling.
Avoid contact with skin. Do not inhale vapors. Do not swallow fuel. Do not transfer fuel between
different containers using a hose.
DO NOT RELEASE FUEL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Use only premium grade unleaded petrol, min. O.N. 95 (N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.).
LUBRICANTS
DANGER
A good lubrication ensures the vehicle safety.
Failure to keep the lubricants at the recommended level or the use of a non-suitable new and clean
type of lubricant can lead to the engine or gearbox seizure, thus leading to serious accidents,
personal injury or even death.
Gear oil may cause serious damage to the skin if handled daily and for long periods.
Wash your hands carefully after use.
Do not dispose of oil into the environment.
Take it to the filling station where you usually buy it or to an oil salvage center.
WARNING
When filling the vehicle with oil, take care not to spill it out since it could damage the vehicle
paintwork.
In case of contact with oil, the tyres surface will become very slippery, thus becoming a serious
danger for your safety.
In case of leaks, do not use the vehicle. Check and trace the cause of leaks and proceed to repair.
ENGINE OIL
DANGER
Prolonged or repeated contact with engine oil may cause severe skin damage.
Wash your hands thoroughly after handling engine oil.
Do not release into the environment.
Dispose of engine oil through the nearest waste oil reclamation firm or through the supplier.
Wear latex gloves during servicing.
Change engine after the first 1000 km (621 mi) and then every 6000 km (3728 mi),
(Recommended) oil fork , see
FRONT FORK OIL
DANGER
Modifying the suspension settings or the viscosity of the front fork oil will affect its response.
Standard oil viscosity: SAE 20 W. Choose the oil viscosity to determine the type of response required
(SAE 5W for a softer suspension, 20W for a stiffer suspension).
The two grades can also be mixed in varying solutions to obtain the desired response.
F.A. or
viscosity regardless of temperature to give constant damping response.
(Recommended) front forks oil, see
1 - 8
1.8.1.
Fork have special properties, which enable them to retain virtually the same
1.8.1.
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2.11.2.