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  • Page 1 SCARABEO 50 use maintenance book aprilia part# 8202248...
  • Page 2 © 2000 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE) &/2%7/2$ ).42/$5#4)/. NOTE This manual is an important and This manual is divided into sections, chap- integral part of your vehicle. Keep it with ters and paragraphs, by subject. The proce- your vehicle at all times, even if your vehi- dures described are laid out in single opera- cle is resold.
  • Page 3 Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 4 Immediately consult a health with a large quantity of cool, clear water professional. and immediately seek professional medi- cal assistance. KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE AWAY FROM CHILDREN. KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM CHIL- DREN. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 5 However, NHTSA can- aprilia USA Inc. not become involved in individual problems 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130 between you, your dealer, or aprilia. To Woodstock, GA 30188 contact NHTSA, you may either call the Tel 770 592 2261...
  • Page 6 Local aprilia b) The use of the vehicle after such device Dealer. or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person.
  • Page 7 1) Manufacturer’s identification alphanu- &2!-% .5-"%2 )$%.4)&)#!4)/. .5-"%2 meric code. 2) Vehicle type. Every vehicle produced by aprilia re- Description of the vehicle identification 3) Model. number (V.I.N.), stamped on the central ceives a vehicle identification number 4) Country for which the vehicle is intend- tube of the frame (A) and on the identifica- (V.I.N.) stamped:...
  • Page 8 0/3)4)/. /& 4(% 7!2.).' !$(%3)6% ,!"%,3 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 9 Ref. Description Ref. Description ­ use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 10 Ref. Description Ref. Description Muffler stamping. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 11 Where a warrantable condition exists, lilei, 1, 30033 Noale (VE) Italy tel. +39 - aprilia will repair your vehicle at no cost to 041 58 29 111, fax +39 - 041 44 10 54, or you, including diagnosis, parts and labor.
  • Page 12 Noale (VE) Italy (hereinafter aprilia) war- States of America in compliance with er than an authorized aprilia dealer. An rants that each new 1999 and later aprilia the Clean Air Act and applicable regula- emergency situation occurs when an motorcycle, that includes as standard...
  • Page 13 III. LIMITED LIABILITY B. NO EXPRESS EMISSION CONTROL System warranty shall not cover any of the SYSTEM WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY A. The liability of aprilia under this Emis- following: aprilia EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY sion Control System Warranty is limited SET FORTH HEREIN.
  • Page 14 However, aprilia is not liable for these parts. The owner is responsible for the perfomance of all required maintenace.
  • Page 15 – COUNTRY CODE = country of homolo- gation (I, UK, A, …). Denmark Canada and are to be supplied to the Local aprilia Japan Dealer as reference data for the purchase of spare parts or specific accessories of the model you have acquired.
  • Page 16 WIRING DIAGRAM - Scarabeo 50 ....102 LOAD ..............24 CHECKING THE SHOE WEAR ..... 68 WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - Scarabeo 50 ..103 ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ..26 CHECKING THE STEERING ........ 69 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 17 safe drive...
  • Page 18 Most states prohibit the operation of this ill before riding your vehicle. Do not ride size vehicle on freeways or expressways, your vehicle when you are particularly tired use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 19 Do not rely exclusively on the rear- Non-compliance with these instructions view mirror: you may miscalculate the dis- may result in serious injuries or even tance and speed of a vehicle, or you may death. even not see it at all. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 20 Use only the vehicle’s specific fuels and lu- does not automatically fully return to bricants indicated in the “LUBRICANT Your aprilia dealer is ready and able to the idle position when the throttle grip CHART”; check the oil, fuel and coolant help you with any safety problems that you is released.
  • Page 21 This vehicle was not designed to be gle or color of your license plate. Do not nal parts, and use only original aprilia or equipped with a sidecar or to be used to cover it with even a clear plastic covering.
  • Page 22 Avoid rapid, harsh an upset and serious injury or even death. application of the brakes. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 23 Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 24 The owner of the vehicle is responsible for cessories not to work. Use only aprilia gen- Avoid using accessories that hamper ac- the choice, installation and use of any ac- uine accessories.
  • Page 25 When carrying a passenger, remember that your vehicle’s handling is degraded, that the brakes are less efficient, and the center of gravity is higher and further to the rear. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 26 !22!.'%-%.4 /& 4(% -!). %,%-%.43 1) Horn 6) Center stand 2) Rear brake reservoir 7) Kick starter 3) Fuse carrier 8) Passenger left footrest (retractable) 4) Battery 9) Air cleaner 5) Saddle lock 10) Inspection cover use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 27 3) 2 stroke oil filler cap 9) Front brake reservoir 4) Fuel filler cap 10) Fuel tank 5) Ignition switch/steering lock 11) Passenger right footrest (retractable) 6) Glove compartment 12) Anti-theft hook (for the aprilia “Body- & Guard” armored cable use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 28 15) Red 2 stroke oil reserve warning light ( 6) Right rear-view mirror 16) Total miles odometer 7) Front brake lever 8) Throttle grip 9) Electrical controls on the right side of the handlebar 10) Ignition switch/steering lock ( use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 29 2 stroke oil tank, see p. 36 (2 STROKE OIL TANK). Failure to heed this warning can lead to engine seizure, upset, and serious injury or even death. Odometer Indicates the total number of miles that the vehicle has traveled since new. Speedometer Indicates road speed. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 30 The horn is activated when the push button is pressed. 4) COLD START LEVER ( Operate the cold start (choke) by rotating the lever clockwise (outwards). To disengage the cold start, return the lever counterclockwise (inwards) to its initial position. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 31 When the vehicle has come to rest after stopping the engine tion when the throttle grip is released. Contact your Local with the engine stop switch, turn the ignition switch (A) to aprilia Dealer for repairs. Failure to heed this warning can the “ ” (OFF) position.
  • Page 32 STAND). Turn the handlebar completely leftwards. Turn the key (2) to position “ ” (OFF) and press it. Release the key (2). NOTE Turn the key (2) and steer the handlebar at the same time. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 33 53 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON To prevent the vehicle from being stolen, it To lock the compartment: THE STAND). is advisable to secure it with the aprilia & Introduce the ignition key, rotate it clock- Insert the key in the saddle lock (1).
  • Page 34 Avoid any contact of the fuel with your skin, and avoid inhalation of fuel va- pors. Do not ever attempt to siphon fuel from one container to another using your mouth as suction for a siphon hose. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 35 TOILET. Any foreign matter getting into the fuel Lower and lock the saddle, see p. 33 (UN- tank may lead to severe damage. LOCKING / LOCKING THE SADDLE). use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 36 If you should run out of 2 stroke oil, or if erations that require contact with used the 2 stroke oil line has been removed, take your vehicle to your Local APRILIA 2 STROKE OIL TANK oil. Used engine oil may cause skin can- cer if repeatedly left in contact with the Dealer, who can bleed the system.
  • Page 37 (4,000 km), or every 12 months. WARNING Lift the saddle, see p. 33 (UNLOCKING / It is necessary to have your Local aprilia LOCKING THE SADDLE). After refuelling, replace the filler cap (2) Dealer the transmission oil changed after in the correct position.
  • Page 38 DISPO SE OF USED BRAKE FLUID P R O P E R L Y . S E E T H E G E N E R A L WARNINGS AT p. 4 (BRAKE FLUID). use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 39 (under the upper handle- Have your Local APRILIA Dealer check bar cover). the levels of the brake fluid in the reser- The rear brake fluid reservoir (2) is located voirs after the first 300 mi (500 km).
  • Page 40 “MIN” mark stamped on the PING UP) . contained in the brake reservoir (1) is glass gauge (2). parallel to the “MIN” mark stamped on the glass gauge (2), if not, level lines in use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 41 CAUTION reduced in any way, have your vehicle screws (3) or the cover (4) removed. serviced by your Local APRILIA Dealer. If you use any container or funnel for This will cause brake fluid to squirt out topping up, make sure that it is perfect- It may be necessary to have your dealer and spill.
  • Page 42 (2) points beyond the reference tooth (3), the brake shoes are w o r n o ut . I n t h is c as e, se e p. 68 (CHECKING THE SHOE WEAR use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 43 Fail- If necessary: ure to observe this warning can lead to Loosen the adjuster (1), making sure that a serious accident with subsequent se- the rear wheel (7) turns freely. rious injury or death. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 44 This vehicle is equipped with inner tube DATA), or that have been specifically dents with consequent risk of injuries tires. approved by APRILIA for this vehicle. or even death. WARNING If the tires are very old, even if they are...
  • Page 45 #!4!,94)# #/.6%24%2 fective exhaust system components. See haust system, it’s necessary to avoid riding your Local aprilia Dealer. Tampering with your vehicle for a long time with the engine WARNING the exhaust system not only makes your ve- running at a constant low rpm.
  • Page 46 Carefully read p. 5 (WARNINGS - PRE- Do not hesitate to consult your Local WARNING APRILIA Dealer in case there is some- CAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE). In the event of a throttle sticking emer- thing you do not understand about the...
  • Page 47 Check the proper functioning of all the lights and the horn. from 79 (BATTERY) to 89 (CHANG- lights and elec- Do not ride if any of these are not functioning properly. ING THE LICENSE PLATE BULB). trical devices use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 48 ” position. engine stop switch located near the engine components. Rotate the ignition key (3) to the “ ” throttle grip on the right handlebar. (ON) position. Press the starter button “ ” (4) to start use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 49 ” (ON) position. same time, open the throttle (7) slightly. the idle position when the throttle grip Make sure the dimmer switch (2) is in the is released. Contact your Local aprilia If the engine starts: low beam “ ” position.
  • Page 50 Contact your Local APRILIA Before riding away, ensure that the Only experience will allow you to cor- Dealer for repairs. Failure to heed this stand/stands is/are completely up.
  • Page 51 Failure to cause you to lose control of your vehi- head this warning can cause you to ac- cle. cidentally lose control of your vehicle. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 52 It is also important that, during the run-in peri- od, the suspension and brakes be treated use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 53 If it falls down, it will certainly Never leave the key in the ignition be damaged and could injure others as switch. well. Lock the steering, see p. 32 (STEERING LOCK) and extract the key. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 54 NEVER leave the key (1) in the ignition tate finding the owner in case your vehicle If possible, use the appropriate aprilia & switch (2), always use the steering lock “ ”...

  • Page 55: Foreword

    Before beginning any maintenance op- ened or undertightened. If they are Do not hesitate to contact your Local aprilia eration or any inspection of the vehicle, overtightened, the threads may be dam- stop the engine, remove the key (1)
  • Page 56 (8,000 km) or 24 [300 mi (500 km)] THESE OPERATIONS MAY BE CAR- months months RIED OUT BY YOUR Local APRILIA Deal- Battery - Tightness of the bat- er, OR BY THE OWNER OF THE VEHI- – tery terminals - electrolyte level CLE.
  • Page 57 2 stroke oil lines every 2,500 mi (4,000 km): / every 4 years: Clutch shoes wear – – 2 stroke oil filter – – Front and rear suspension – 2 stroke oil reserve warning light – use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 58 The following is to help you keep an accurate record of maintenance work. Information recorded is not considered as proof that maintenance has been carried out. Keep copies of work orders and/or receipts for parts you purchase. Odometer Date Maintenance Performed Dealer Stamp reading ã Follow use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 59 ã Follow Odometer Date Maintenance Performed Dealer Stamp reading ã Follow use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 60 ã Follow Odometer Date Maintenance Performed Dealer Stamp reading ã Follow use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 61 ã Follow Odometer Date Maintenance Performed Dealer Stamp reading use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 62 Frame no. WARNING In all states and countries, it is against the law to alter the Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.). You can incur severe penalties by doing this. Also, this will immediately invalidate your warranty. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...

  • Page 63: Gasoline

    If the vehicle is used on dusty or wet roads, the cleaning operations and replacement should be carried out more frequently. To clean the filtering element it is neces- sary to remove the whole filter casing from the vehicle. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 64 You support (1), the base of which must mea- Unscrew the axle (4) completely with an may wish to have your Local APRILIA sure 7.87 x 7.87 in (200 x 200 mm). appropriate Allen wrench. Dealer carry out these operations.

  • Page 65: Brake Fluid

    Local inside of the left fork leg. – tire; APRILIA Dealer who will know how to re- – wheel; Insert the wheel between the fork legs, pair this damage.
  • Page 66 You Withdraw the wheel. that the tire and the inner tube is properly may wish to have your Local APRILIA Remove the rear brake caliper, see p. 72 installed. Inflate the rear tire correctly, see Dealer carry out these operations.
  • Page 67 Local APRILIA Dealer. It may be necessary to have your dealer bleed the system, or there may be some other problem with the brake system.
  • Page 68 ) and p. 55 (MAINTENANCE). Position Wear condition reference tooth (4), contact a Local APRILIA Dealer, who will provide for re- Check the wear of the rear brake shoes af- Indicator between Rear brake shoes placing the rear brake shoes.
  • Page 69 7.87 x 7.87 in (200 x 200 mm). Before carring out the following opera- paired by your Local aprilia Dealer. tions, let the engine and the exhaust si- Place the support (1) under the vehicle...
  • Page 70 Remove the rear-view mirror (6). the switch. The switch pin must move age, wear, or rust, and must fully and firm- freely and without interference, returning ly retract the side stand when the weight automatically to its unapplied position. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 71 Screw (8) and (9) tightening torque: lencer cool down until they reach room 18.08 ftlb (25 Nm). temperature, in order to avoid burns. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 72 WARNING Unscrew and remove the two screws (1). Have the rim replaced by your Local APRILIA Dealer. Brake caliper screw tightening torque (1): 19.53 ftlb (27 Nm). use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 73 Handle the plastic and painted compo- casing. nents with care and avoid scraping or damaging them. Remove the front cover (6), by pulling it downwards. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 74 (4) positioned inside the front Place the vehicle on the center stand, handlebar cover (5). see p. 53 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND). Unscrew and remove the screw (6). Remove the inspection cover (7). use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 75 (4) and withdraw it from the base leakages of battery fluid, do not incline of the inner shield. the battery box excessively. Extract the battery box (together with the battery) and put it on the footboard. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 76 Doing so will upset the idling perfor- Ride for a few miles until the engine mance of your engine, as well as in- reaches the normal running temperature, creasing exhaust emissions. then stop the engine. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 77 Contact your Local aprilia Dealer for repairs. Failure to heed this warning can lead to a serious accident and subsequent injury or even death.
  • Page 78 If necessary, clean the spark brations of the engine. plug with a proprietary spark plug clean- Replace the inspection cover, see p. 74 er, and a stainless steel brush. (REMOVING THE INSPECTION COV- ER). use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...

  • Page 79: Clothing

    Failure vehicle will irreparably destroy the elec- to adhere to this instruction can cause trical system of your vehicle. corrosive fumes from the battery to cause serious damage to your vehicle. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 80 (3) are: economically available from your Local – in good conditions (and not corroded or WARNING aprilia Dealer, and will ensure that your covered with deposits); Once it has been removed, the battery battery always remains in tip top condition.
  • Page 81 Replace the inspection cover, see p. 74 NOTE The following section does not (REMOVING THE INSPECTION COVER). than 1/10th the capacity of the battery, apply to maintenance free batteries. see p. 94 (TECHNICAL DATA). use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...

  • Page 82: Load

    Do not attempt to contin- vehicle to your Local aprilia Dealer. ue using your vehicle. Take it to your Local APRILIA Dealer for repair and ser- If an electric component does not work or works irregularly, or if the vehicle fails to vice.

  • Page 83: Use And Maintenance Scarabeo

    Italian standard that WARNING establishes the maximum height of the Make sure that the vertical adjustment headlight beam. of the headlight beam is correct. For vehicles used in other countries, you must conform with the local regulations. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 84 A. Push on with the rules of the jurisdictions in ferred to the rider seated on the vehicle in screw (1) and pull on screw (2). which your vehicle is being used. the normal riding position. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 85 TAKE CARE TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRIC CABLES. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 86 NOTE If the bulb socket (6) has fallen out of its seat, replace it correctly, ensuring that the slot in the reflector aligns with the screw hole in the body of the turn signal lamp. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 87 74 (REMOVING THE FRONT HANDLE- Lower right part BAR COVER). Extract the bulb and replace it with one of the same type. Extract the bulb and replace it with one of the same type. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 88 82 (CHANGING FUSES), lens. also check the operation of the stoplight switches, see p. 70 (CHECKING THE Push the bulb in slightly and rotate it SWITCHES). counterclockwise. Extract the bulb from its seat. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 89 THE STAND). Unscrew and remove the screw (1). Remove the cover (2) from its seat. NOTE While replacing the cover (2), po- sition the cable (3) correctly ensuring that the cover (2) may be perfectly assembled. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 90 Any foreign matter which gets into the another vehicle. fuel can lead to severe carburetor or en- DISPOSE OF UNWANTED FUEL PROP- gine damage. ERLY. Prepare a clean container with capacity exceeding the fuel quantity present in the use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 91 Do not add any additives or other sub- Put the free end of the pipe (4) into a stances to the gasoline. Do not hesitate to contact your Local APRILIA Dealer for help. clean receptacle. Close the container. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...

  • Page 92: Controls

    Do not park your vehicle under trees, the vehicle. since some trees ooze resins that contain Never use a high pressure washer, a chemicals which can damage the paint. steam cleaner, or an air augmented wa- use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...

  • Page 93: Ignition Switch

    (CHECKING THE STAND). Remove the battery, see p. 80 (REMOV- Test ride the vehicle at moderate speed ING THE BATTERY) and p. 80 (BAT- in a low traffic area before you ride in TERY STORAGE). heavy traffic. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 94 Compression ratio ........... 12.5 ± 0.5:1 Starting ............electric + kick starter Engine idling rpm..........1800 ± 100 rpm Clutch .............. automatic centrifugal dry clutch Change gear............ belt type automatic transmission Cooling ............with forced air use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...

  • Page 95: Fuel

    Primary............V-belt Ratios .............. minimum for stepless change: 2.6 maximum for stepless change: 0.862 Secondary............with gears CARBURETOR Number ............1 Model: – standard ............DELL’ORTO PHBN 12 Choke tube............Ø 0.47 in (Ø 12 mm) use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...

  • Page 96: Brakes

    2.75 x 16” – 46J ; 80/90 – 16” 48 M – inflation pressure for solo rider ....31.90 ±1.45 psi [(220 ±10 kPa) (2.2 ±0.1 bar)] – inflation pressure for rider, passenger and luggage ..........36.25 ±1.45psi [(250 ±10 kPa) (2.5 ±0.1 bar)] use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...

  • Page 97: Parking

    License plate ........... 12 V - 5 W Dashboard ............12 V - 1.2 W WARNING High beam............12 V - 1.2 W LIGHTS Direction indicators ......... 12 V - 3 W 2 stroke oil reserves ........12 V - 1.2 W use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...

  • Page 98: Maintenance

    F.F., DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible) or BRAKE 5.1, DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible). WARNING Use only antifreeze and anticorrosive without nitrite, ensuring protection at -35°C at least. Engine coolant (recommended): ECOBLU - 40°C or COOL. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 99 ./4% !3+ &/2 '%.5).% 30!2% 0!243 /.,9 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 100 )MPORTERS use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 101 )MPORTERS use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 102 7)2).' $)!'2!- 3CARABEO  use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...

  • Page 103: Spark Plug

    23) Dashboard green 24) – Vi violet 25) 2 stroke oil reserve warning light Ro pink 26) Dashboard light 27) Fuel level instrument 28) – 29) High beam warning light 30) Direction indicator warning light use and maintenance Scarabeo 50...
  • Page 104 – Do not dispose of oil, fuel, polluting substances and components in the envi- ronment. – Do not keep the engine running if it isn’t necessary. – Avoid disturbing noises.

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