APRILIA SCARABEO 50 I.E - 2002 Manual page 35

MAIN COMPONENTS
FUEL
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and in
some conditions can become explosive.
Therefore, it is necessary to refuel and
carry out maintenance operations involv-
ing the fuel system in a well-ventilated
area with the engine off.
Do not refuel or do any maintenance on
the fuel system with the engine running.
Do not smoke while refueling or near fuel
vapors.
Never allow any portion of the fuel sys-
tem to come in contact with naked flames,
sparks or other heat sources.
Be careful to avoid spilling fuel when you
are refueling. Spilled fuel could ignite
when it contacts hot engine or exhaust
system surfaces. If you accidentally spill
some fuel, make sure that it is wiped up
or completely evaporated before starting
the vehicle.
Since gasoline expands in the fuel tank
when the vehicle is sitting in the open
sun, never fill the tank completely to the
brim. Leave at least one inch of expan-
sion space.
Avoid any contact of the fuel with your
skin, and avoid inhalation of fuel vapors.
Do not ever attempt to siphon fuel from
one container to another using your
mouth as suction for a siphon hose.
WARNING
Gasoline is poisonous and carcinogenic
and contains chemical substances that
cause birth defects and other reproduc-
tive problems. If gasoline should be acci-
dentally spilt on the skin or clothes, im-
mediately wash it off with soap and water
and change clothes.
Should you accidentally spill gasoline in
your eyes, flush with a large quantity of
water and immediately contact a health
professional. Should you accidentally get
gasoline into your mouth, do not induce
vomiting. Drink a large quantity of milk or
clear water and immediately contact a
health professional.
Never try to siphon gasoline by sucking
it with your mouth. Use a manual pump
or a similar system.
If your vehicle overturns, it will leak gaso-
line which is extremely flammable.
Flames or sparks may ignite this which
will not only destroy the vehicle but also
could do serious property damage to sur-
rounding property and cause serious in-
juries or even death.
ALWAYS KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
DISPOSE OF UNWANTED GASOLINE
PROPERLY, DO NOT DUMP IT INTO
STORM SEWERS OR INTO A SINK OR
TOILET.
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Always use DIN 51 607 high grade, un-
leaded petrol, minimum octane number 95
(N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.).
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
(reserve included): 2.11 US gal (8 l ).
TANK RESERVE: 0.26 US gal (1 l ).
To refuel, proceed as follows:
Place the vehicle on the center stand.
Lift the saddle, see p. 33 (UNLOCKING /
LOCKING THE SADDLE).
Unscrew and remove the fuel filler cap (1).
Refuel.
WARNING
After refuelling, put back the fuel filler cap
(1) in the correct position.
Put back the fuel filler cap (1).
Lower and lock the saddle, see p. 33 (UN-
LOCKING / LOCKING THE SADDLE).
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