Lubricants; Transmission Oil; Engine Oil - APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 - 2002 Manual

LUBRICANTS

WARNING
Oil can seriously damage skin through
repeated and prolonged exposure.
Always wash your hands thoroughly after
handling it.
We recommend that you wear latex
gloves while performing maintenance
operations.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
ALWAYS DISPOSE OF
COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS.
CAUTION
Work very carefully.
Do not spill any oil!
Be careful not to spill oil on any
components, the work area and the
surrounding area.
If necessary, thoroughly clean any traces
of oil.
In case of oil leaks or malfunctions, contact
your nearest aprilia dealer.
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OIL IN

TRANSMISSION OIL

Have the transmission oil level checked
every 6000 km (3750 mi).
The transmission oil must be changed after
the first 1000 km (625 mi) and every 24000
km (15000 mi) thereafter.
To check and change the oil, contact your
nearest aprilia dealer.

ENGINE OIL

Check the engine oil level every 3000 km
(1875 mi), see page 60 (CHECKING
ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP).
NOTE
Use oil specified as 5/W 40, see
page 90 (LUBRICANT CHART).
CAUTION
When topping up engine oil, make sure
you do not exceed the "MAX" level.
The engine oil must be changed after the
first 1000 km (625 mi) and thereafter:
– every 6000 km (3750 mi) change only.
– every 3000 km (1875 mi) level check/top
up.
To change, contact your nearest aprilia
dealer.