APRILIA SCARABEO 100 - 1999 Manual page 61

Carefully read p. 43 (MAINTENANCE).
The stand (1) must rotate without hindranc-
es.
Carry out the following checks:
N
The springs (2) must not be damaged,
worn, rusty or weakened.
N
The stand must rotate freely, if neces-
sary grease the joint, see p. 80 (LUBRI-
CANT CHART).
Carefully read p. 43 (MAINTENANCE).
The vehicle is provided with two switches:
– stoplight switch on the rear brake control
lever (3);
– stoplight switch on the front brake con-
trol lever (4).
To reach the switches, proceed as follows:
N
Remove the front handlebar cover, see
p. 58 (REMOVING THE FRONT HAN-
DLEBAR COVER).
Periodically carry out the following checks:
N
Make sure that there are no dirt or mud
deposits on the switch; the pin must be
able to move without interferences, re-
turning automatically to its initial position.
N
Make sure that the cables are connected
correctly.
Carefully read p. 43 (MAINTENANCE).
Adjust the idling after the first 500 km (312
mi) and every time it is irregular.
To carry out this operation, proceed as fol-
lows:
N
Drive for a few miles until the engine
reaches the normal running temperature,
then stop the engine.
N
Remove the inspection cover, see p. 58
(REMOVING THE INSPECTION COV-
ER).
N
Connect an electronic revolution counter
to the spark plug cable.
WARNING
Before proceeding, make sure that the
room in which you are working is prop-
erly ventilated.
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