Running-In Rules; Precautions And General Information - APRILIA Pegaso 650 Service And Repair Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.3 RUNNING-IN RULES

The running-in of the engine is essential to ensure its du-
ration and correct functioning.
If possible, drive on hilly roads or roads with many curves
where the engine, the suspensions and the brakes are
submitted to a more efficacious running-in.
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Only after the first 1500 km of running-in is it
possible to obtain the best performance.
Keep in mind these important indications:
Do not open the throttle completely if the speed is low,
both during and after the running-in.
During the first 100 km put on the brakes with caution,
avoiding sharp and prolonged brakings. This ensures
a correct bedding-in of the pads on the brake disc.
Do not open the throttle at low speeds, both during and
after running-in.
Brake cautiously during the first 100 km, avoiding ab-
rupt and prolonged braking to ensure a correct adap-
tation of the brake disc pads.
Do not exceed 4000 rpm during the first 500 km (see
table).
Do not exceed 5000 rpm between the first 500 and
1000 km (see table).
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After the first 1000 km perform the checking
operations indicated in the "after running-in"
column, see 2.1.1
CHART FOR THE COMPONENTS) in order to avoid
injuring yourself or others a/o damaging the vehicle.
Between the first 1000 and 2000 km increase and vary
your speed, using the maximum acceleration only
briefly to ensure better coupling of the components
subject to wear.
NEVER exceed 5500 rpm (see table).
After the first 2000 km you may expect better perfor-
mance from the engine without, however, exceeding a
maximum 6250 rpm.
Engine maximum rpm
for the running-in
Mileage km
0 - 500
500 - 1000
1000 - 2000
over 2000
(PERIODIC SERVICE
Max. rpm
4000
5000
5500
6250
1.4 PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION
Follow with care these recommendations when repairing,
disassembling and reassembling the vehicle.
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The use of naked flames is forbidden for any
type of operation.
Before commencing any service or inspection
operation on the vehicle, switch off the engine and
remove the key, wait until the engine and the exhaust
system have cooled down and, if possible, raise the
vehicle with the suitable equipment onto firm flat
ground.
In order to avoid burns, be careful not to touch any
parts of engine or exhaust system which have not
cooled down completely.
The vehicle is constructed of inedible parts.
Do not bite, suck, chew or swallow any part of the ve-
hicle for any reason whatever.
If not expressly described, the reassembly of the
units is carried out by reversing the order of opera-
tions. Do not run the engine in closed or badly venti-
lated places.
Handle fuel with the greatest caution.
Never use fuel as a solvent for cleaning the vehicle.
Disconnect the negative cable (–) from the battery
when electric welding.
When two or more persons are working together,
make sure that each is working in safe conditions.
– Use only original aprilia SPARE PARTS.
– Use the recommended lubricants.
– Use, when necessary, the special tools designed for
this vehicle.
– Always use the centre stand, if the vehicle is provided
with it.
– In order to carry out certain interventions we recom-
mend using a stand to hold the vehicle in a vertical po-
sition.
– When tightening screws and nuts, begin with those ha-
ving greater diameters or with inner ones, proceeding
diagonally.
Tighten screws or nuts in successive passages before
applying driving torque.
– Clean and wash carefully any disassembled parts with
low inflammability detergents.
– Whenever possible, lubricate the parts before reas-
sembly.
– Make sure that each component has been reassem-
bled correctly.
– Always replace gaskets, grommets, circlips, O-rings
and split pins with new ones.
– Before disconnecting the joints (pipes, cables, etc.),
mark the positions on all of them and mark them with
different distinguishing signs.
Each piece must be marked clearly, in order not to
have problems during installation.
The bearings must rotate freely, without halting a/o
noise otherwise they must be replaced.
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Never re-use a circlip.
When a circlip is disassembled from a shaft it
must be replaced with a new one.
When assembling a new circlip be careful not to
stretch its ends more than strictly necessary to put it
on the shaft.
After installing a circlip, make sure that it is com-
pletely and firmly inserted in its seat.
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