Safety Warnings For Fuel, Lubricants Coolant And Other Components - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

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RS 50
ENGINE NUMBER
The engine number is stamped on the rear of the
engine, next to the sprocket.
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SAFETY WARNINGS FOR FUEL, LUBRI-
CANTS COOLANT AND OTHER COMPO-
NENTS
FUEL
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and in some
conditions can become explosive.
Therefore, it is necessary to refuel and carry out
maintenance operations involving the fuel system
in a well-ventilated area with the engine off.
Do not refuel or do any maintenance on the fuel
system with the engine running.
Do not smoke while refueling or near fuel vapors.
Never allow any portion of the fuel system to come
in contact with open flames, sparks or other heat
sources.
Be careful to avoid spilling fuel when you are
refueling. Spilled fuel couid ignite when it contacts
hot engine or exhaust system surfaces.
If you accidentally spill some fuel, make sure that
it is wiped up or completely evaporated before
starting the vehicle.
Since gasoline expands in the fuel tank when the
vehicle is sitting in the open sun, never fill the tank
completely to the brim.
Leave at least one inch of expansion space.
Avoid any contact of the fuel with your skin, and
avoid inhalation of fuel vapors.
Do not ever attempt to siphon fuel from one con-
tainer to another using your mouth as suction for a
siphon hose.
Gasoline is poisonous and carcinogenic and
contains chemical substances that cause birth
defects and other reproductive problems.
If gasoline should be accidentally spilt on the skin
or clothes, immediately wash it off with soap and
water and change clothes.
Should you accidentally spill gasoline in your
eyes, flush with a large quantity of water and
immediately contact a health professional.
Should you accidentally get gasoline into your
mouth, do not induce vomiting.
Drink a large quantity of milk or clear water and
immediately contact a health professional.
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