APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 - 02-2002 PART2 Manual
APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 - 02-2002 PART2 Manual

APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 - 02-2002 PART2 Manual

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  • Page 1 safe drive...
  • Page 2: Basic Safety Rules

    BASIC SAFETY RULES The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs Most road accidents are caused by the or psychotropic substances notably in- driver’s lack of experience. To drive the vehicle it is necessary to creases the risk of accidents. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners be in possession of all the requirements Be sure that you are in good psycho- and, in any case, make sure that the...
  • Page 3 Avoid obstacles that could damage the Always keep both hands on the handle- Rigorously observe all road signs and vehicle or make you lose control. bars and both feet on the footboard (or national and local road regulations. on the footrests), in the correct driving Avoid riding in the slipstream created Avoid abrupt movements that can be posture.
  • Page 4 If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by an aprilia Official Dealer, who should carefully check the frame, handlebars, suspensions, safety parts and all the devices that you cannot check by your- self.
  • Page 5 ONLY ORIGINALS Never change the position,inclination or col- Any modification of the vehicle and/or the CLOTHING our of: number plate,direction indica-tors, removal of original components can com- Before starting,always wear a correctly fas- lights and horns. promise vehicle performance levels and tened crash helmet.
  • Page 6 "aprilia and reduce the distance from the ground and genuine accessories". the angle of inclination in turns.
  • Page 7 Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/or danger- Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly se- Do not exceed the maximum load allowed ous objects on the handlebars, mudguards cured to the vehicle. for each side-bag. and forks: the vehicle might respond more Do not carry bags which protrude too much When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability slowly in turns and its manoeuvrability could...
  • Page 8: Arrangement Of The Main Elements

    ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS 7) Central stand 1) Expansion tank 8) Passenger left footrest 2) Coolant expansion tank plug 9) Side stand 3) Rear brake reservoir 10) Spark plug 4) Air cleaner 11) Left inspection cover 5) Crash helmet compartment 6) Speed variator air cleaner cover use and maintenance Atlantic 500...
  • Page 9 Fuel tank flap 10) Secondary fuse carrier Battery Front brake reservoir 11) Right inspection cover Primary fuse carrier Ignition switch/steering lock/saddle 12) Passenger right footrest Passenger grab rail opening 13) Engine oil filling/level cap Fuel tank Horn Fuel tank filler cap use and maintenance Atlantic 500...
  • Page 10: Arrangement Of The Controls / Instruments

    INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ARRANGEMENT OF THE CONTROLS / INSTRUMENTS 5 13 4) Speedometer 5) Green right direction indicator warning light ( 1) Electric controls on the left side of the handlebar 6) Blue high beam warning light ( 2) Front and rear brake lever (combined) 7) Amber low fuel warning light ( 3) Left rear-view mirror 8) Fuel level indicator (...
  • Page 11: Instruments And Indicators Table

    CAUTION the engine, this means that the engine oil pressure in the cir- cuit is insufficient. In this case, immediately stop the engine and contact your aprilia Official Dealer. It indicates the total number of kilometres covered, for the partial number of kilometres (TRIP 1, Digital total kilometres odometer TRIP 2) see page 22.
  • Page 12 CAUTION the engine, this means that there is a failure in the anti-lock- ing system. In this case, immediately stop the engine and contact an aprilia Official Dealer. It indicates the approximate temperature of the coolant in the engine. When the pointer starts Coolant temperature indicator ( ) moving from “Min”...

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