APRILIA SCARABEO 125 - 2003 Manual page 103

CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
WARNING
Check the coolant level and top up the
expansion tank with cold engine.
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Stop the engine and wait until it has
cooled down.
NOTE
Position the vehicle on firm and
flat ground.
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Remove the front inspection cover, see
p . 4 9 ( R E M O V I N G T H E F R O N T
INSPECTION COVER).
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Make sure that the level of the fluid
contained in the expansion tank (2) is
included between the "MIN" and "MAX"
marks.
MIN = minimum level.
MAX= maximum level.
If not, proceed as follows:
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Loosen the filler cap (1) (by turning it
anticlockwise by two turns), without
removing it.
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Wait a few seconds in order to release
any residual pressure.
NOTE
A breather pipe (3) is connected
t o t h e c a p ( 1 ) . N e i t h e r f o r c e , n o r
disconnect the breather pipe (3).
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Unscrew and remove the cap (1).
WARNING
The coolant is noxious: do not swallow
it; if the coolant gets in contact with the
skin or the eyes, it can cause serious
irritations.
Do not use your fingers or any other
object to check if there is enough
coolant.
CAUTION
While topping up, never exceed the
"MAX" level, or the fluid will flow out of
the tank while the engine is running.
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Top up with coolant,
(LUBRICANT CHART)until reaching
approx. the "MAX" notch
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Put back the filler cap (1).
CAUTION
In case of excessive consumption of
coolant and in case the tank remains
empty, make sure that there are no
leaks in the circuit.
Have it repaired by an aprilia Official
Dealer.
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Put back the front inspection cover, see
p . 4 9 ( R E M O V I N G T H E F R O N T
INSPECTION COVER).
use and maintenance Scarabeo 125 - Scarabeo 200
see p. 69
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