Checking The Brake Pads For Wear - APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 Manual

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CAUTION
When raising the air cleaner cover, take
care not to disconnect the intake union from
filter housing.
Raise air cleaner cover (6) with care.
◆
◆ Remove the air cleaner (7).
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use and maintenance Atlantic 500
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CLEANING
WARNING
Fire and explosion hazard! Never wash the
filtering element in petrol or flammable
solvents.
Do not use additives or fluid detergents, as
this would lead to moisture build-up inside
the filter casing. Use compressed air only.
◆ Blow the filtering element (7) with
compressed air.
CAUTION
NEVER SMEAR THE FILTERING ELEMENT
WITH OIL. Any oil would affect cleaner and
engine operation.
CAUTION
When refitting the cleaner (7), install it inside
the filter cover (6) (take care that seal is perfectly
seated), then screw cover to filter body again.
CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR
WEAR
Read page 27 (BRAKE FLUID -
Recommendations), (DISC BRAKES) and
page 40 (MAINTENANCE).
NOTE
The following instructions apply to
both braking systems.
Check the brake pads for wear after the first
1000 km (625 miles) and every 2000 km
(1250 miles) afterwards. The rate at which
brake pads will wear depends on usage, riding
style and road surface condition.