Running-In; Stopping - APRILIA ETX 125 - 1998 Manual

RUNNING-IN

The running-in of the engine is important to
ensure its correct functioning.
If possible, drive on hilly roads and/or
roads with many bends, so that the engine,
the suspensions and the brakes undergo a
more effective running-in.
During running-in, change speed. In this
way the components are first "loaded" and
then "relieved" and the engine parts can
thus cool down.
Even if it is important to stress the engine
components during running-in, take care
c
not to exceed.
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles
c
Only after the first 2000 km of
running-in you can expect the
best performance levels from the vehi-
cle.
Keep to the following 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 pro-
longed brakings.
This ensures a correct bedding-in of the
pads on the brake disc.
During the first 800 km, never exceed
the max. speeds (and the engine rpm)
indicated in the table for each gear.
a
After the first 1000 km, carry out
the checking operations indicat-
ed in the column "After running-
in" of the REGULAR SERVICE INTER-
VALS CHART, see p. 39 (REGULAR
SERVICE INTERVALS CHART), in order
to avoid hurting yourself or other peo-
ple and/or damaging the vehicle.
Between the first 800 and 1600 km drive
more briskly, change speed and use the
maximum acceleration only for a few
seconds, in order to ensure better cou-
pling of the components; never exceed
the max. speeds (and the engine rpm)
indicated in the table for each gear.
After the first 1600 km you can expect
better performance from the engine.
However, do not exceed the max.
speeds indicated in the table and the
engine max. rpm (6750 rpm).
Max. speeds for the running-in
km/h
Mileage
0÷800 800÷1600
km
1 st 22
2 nd 32
rd 42
3
Gear
4 th 51
5 th 61
6 th 70
rpm 5000

STOPPING

a
I f p o s s i b l e , a v o i d s t o p p i n g
abruptly, slowing down suddenly
and braking at the last moment.
Release the throttle grip (1) ( Pos. A ),
gradually put on the brakes and at the
same time shift down in order to de-
crease the speed, see p. 34 (DEPAR-
over TURE AND DRIVE).
1600
Once the speed has decreased, before
27 30
stopping the vehicle:
39 44
Pull the clutch lever (2) in order to pre-
vent the stopping of the engine.
51 57
When the vehicle has come to rest:
61 69
Position the shifting lever in neutral
73 82
(green warning light "
84 95
Release the clutch lever (2).
6000 6750 In case of a brief stop, keep at least one
brake on.
q
" on).
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