Safety Warnings; General Safety Rules; Carbon Monoxide; Hot Components - APRILIA SR 50 Service And Repair Manual

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– This manual supplies the main information for normal
servicing procedures.
– The information and illustrations contained in this ma-
nual are updated to the moment of its publication.
– This publication is intended for the aprilia Dealers and
their qualified engineers; many notions were voluntarily
omitted, because they were considered superfluous.
Since it is not possible to include complete mechanical
information in this publication, the persons using this
manual must have a basic mechanical training and a
basic knowledge of the procedures regarding motor ve-
hicles repair systems. Without this knowledge, the re-
pair or servicing of the vehicle may be ineffective or
even dangerous.
The manual does not describe all the procedures for
the repair and servicing of the vehicle in detail, there-
fore it is important to be particularly careful, in order to
avoid any damage to components and persons.
In order to grant its customers more and more satisfac-
tion in the use of the vehicle, aprilia s.p.a. will keep im-
proving its products and the relevant documentation.
The main technical modifications and the modifications
in the vehicle repair procedures are communicated to
all aprilia Outlets and Branches the world over. These
modifications will be described in the successive edi-
tions of this manual.
In case of need or in case there are any doubts regard-
ing the repair and servicing procedures, contact the
aprilia Consumer Service (A.C.S.), which will give you
any information required and will also inform you about
any updating and technical modifications of the vehicle.
For further information, refer to:
– ENGINE SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL # 921
(I-UK-F-D-E);
– ENGINE SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE # 715;
– ENGINE SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE
– "CHASSIS PARTS" SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE
# 515V.
– "CHASSIS PARTS" SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE
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# 516V.
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time, without prejudice to the main characteristics here
described.
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Countries.
The mention to products or services supplied by third par-
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ing in any case.
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use of said products.
First edition: may 1997
Second edition: june 1999
Reprint:
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The following precautionary warnings are used through-
out this manual in order to convey the following messag-
es:
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Safety warning. When you find this symbol on
the vehicle or in the manual, be careful to the po-
tential risk of personal injury. Non-compliance with
the indications given in the messages preceded by
this symbol may result in grave risks for your and
other people's safety and for the vehicle!
Indicates a potential hazard which may result in seri-
ous injury or even death.
Indicates a potential hazard which may result in mi-
nor personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
NOTE
portant information or instructions.
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If it is necessary to let the engine run in order to carry out
some work, make sure that the area in which you are op-
erating is properly ventilated. Never run the engine in en-
closed spaces.
If it is necessary to work indoors, use an exhaust evacua-
tion system.
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# 716;
The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a poi-
sonous gas that can cause loss of consciousness
and even death.
Run the engine in an open area or, if it is necessary to
work indoors, use an exhaust evacuation system.
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Work in a well ventilated area. Keep cigarettes, flames or
sparks away from the work area and from the place where
gasoline is stored.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and becomes explo-
sive under certain conditions.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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The engine and the components of the exhaust sys-
tem become very hot and remain hot for some time
after the engine has been stopped. Before handling
these components, wear insulating gloves or wait un-
til the engine and the exhaust system have cooled
down.
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WARNING
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CAUTION
The word "NOTE" in this manual precedes im-
a
WARNING
a
WARNING
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WARNING
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