Running-In; Stopping; Parking - APRILIA SCARABEO 50 I.E 100 4T - 2002 Manual

RUNNING-IN


Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles

After the first 500 kilometres,
carry out the checking opera-
tions indicated in the column ≈Af-
ter running-in∆ of the REGULAR SERV-
ICE INTERVALS CHART, see p. 36-37, in
order to avoid hurting yourself or other
people and/or damaging the vehicle.
The running-in of the engine is primary to
ensure its correct functioning and 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.
For the first 500 km, keep to the following
indications:
0-100 km
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.
0-300 km
Do not keep the throttle grip open more
than one half for long stretches.
300-500 km
Do not keep the throttle grip open more
than three-fourths for long stretches.

STOPPING

 I f po s s i b le , a v o i d s t o p pi n g
abruptly, slowing down suddenly
and braking at the last moment.
◆
Release the throttle grip (pos. A) and
gradually put on the brakes to stop the
vehicle.
◆
In case of a brief stop, keep at least one
brake on.

PARKING


Park the vehicle on firm and flat
ground, to prevent it from falling
down.
Neither lean the vehicle against walls,
nor lay it on the ground.
Make sure that the vehicle and especial-
ly its red-hot parts do not represent a
danger for persons and children.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
when the engine is on or the key is in-
serted into the ignition switch.
Do not sit on the vehicle when the stand
is down.
◆
Stop the vehicle, see beside (STOP-
PING).
◆
Turn the ignition switch (1) to position

≈ ∆.
◆
Position the vehicle on the stand, see
p. 34 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).

It is not necessary to close the
fuel tap when the engine is off,
since it is equipped with an automatic
closing system.

Never leave the key in the igni-
tion switch.
◆
Lock the steering, see p. 18 (STEERING
LOCK) and extract the key (2).
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