APRILIA AREA 51 - 1998 Manual page 35


Before beginning any mainte-
nance operation or any inspec-
tion of the vehicle, stop the en-
gine, extract the key from the ignition
block, wait until the engine and the ex-
haust system have cooled down and if
possible lift the vehicle by means of the
proper equipment, on firm and flat
ground. Keep away from the red-hot
parts of the engine and of the exhaust
system, in order to avoid burns.
The vehicle is made up of not edible
parts. Never bite, suck, chew or swallow
any part of the vehicle for any reason.

If not expressly indicated other-
wise, for the reassembly of the
units repeat the disassembly op-
erations reversing their order.
Ordinary maintenance operations can usu-
ally be carried out by the user, but some-
times a basic knowledge of mechanics and
specific tools are required.
If you need assistance or technical advice,
consult your aprilia Official Dealer, who
can ensure you prompt and accurate serv-
icing. After any maintenance operation,
carry out the "Preliminary checking opera-
tions", see p. 29 (PRELIMINARY CHECK-
ING OPERATIONS).

Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles
COMPONENT
Rear shock absorber
Battery/electrolyte level
Spark plug
Carburettor - idling
Driving belt
Steering column bearings
Wheel bearings
Removal of deposits from the exhaust
Air cleaner
Accelerator operation
Brake locking operation
Braking systems
Stop light switch
Brake fluid
Brake fluid
Coolant
2 stroke oil
Transmission oil
Light direction - operation
Tyres - inflation pressure
Wheels/tyres
Nut, bolt, screw tightening
Front and rear suspension
2 stroke oil reserve warning light
Fuel pipe
Mixer oil pipe
Front and rear brake pad wear
C = check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary;
P = clean; S = change; R = adjust. Carry out the maintenance operations more frequently if you
use the vehicle in rainy and dusty areas or on uneven ground.
Have maintenance operations on the components indicated by
Official Dealers ONLY.
After running-in Every 4000 km
(500 km) or 8 months
C C
C C
C C
R C
C C
C
P
C P
C C
C C
C C
C
every year: S
C
every 2000 km: C / every 2 years : S
every 500 km: C
every 3000 km
S
or 6 months: C
C
every month: R
C
C C
C C
C C
C
C
C every 2000 km: C
carried out by
use and maintenance Area 51
Every 8000 km
or 16 months
S
C
every 12000 km
or 2 years: S
C
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