Running-In; Stopping - APRILIA SCARABEO 500 - 2002 Manual

WARNING
Always signal your intention to change
lanes or direction in good time using
the direction indicators. Avoid sudden
manoeuvres. Switch off the direction
indicators immediately after changing
d i r e c t i o n . B e v e r y c a r e f u l w h e n
overtaking or being overtaken.
When it rains, large vehicles lift surface
wa t e r , w hi c h a f f e c t s v is ib i li t y . I n
addition, the slip stream may make you
lose control of the vehicle.

RUNNING-IN

WARNING
After covering the first 1000 km (625
mi), perform the checks listed in the
" p o s t r u n n i n g - i n " c o l u m n o f t h e
"PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART"
(see pages 42-43). Failure to perform
these checks may lead to personal
38 use and maintenance Scarabeo 500
injury to yourself or third persons, or
vehicle damage.
Proper engine running-in is essential to
preserving engine life and performance
over time. Twisty roads and gradients are
ideal to break in engine, suspension and
brakes effectively.
NOTE
Top acceleration and speed are
only obtained after covering the first 1000
km (625 mi).
Observe the following instructions:
◆
Do not flip the throttle open abruptly
when the engine is running at low speed,
both during and after the running-in
period.
◆
0-100 km (0-62 mi)
Apply the brakes gently and avoid hard,
prolonged braking until covering the first
100 km (62 mi). This will allow the brake
pad lining to wear in properly rubbing on
the brake disks.
◆
0-500 km (0-312 mi)
Never exceed 80% of top speed during
the first 500 km (312 mi).
◆
Vary speed frequently.
◆
After the first 1000 km (625 mi),
progressively increase speed until
reaching max. performance.

STOPPING

WARNING
If possible, avoid stopping abruptly or
s l o w i n g d o w n s u d d e n l y . B r a k e
progressively and in good time.
◆
Release the throttle twistgrip (pos. A)
and apply the brakes gradually to stop
the vehicle.
◆
When stopping for a short time, keep at
least one brake on.
WARNING
Park the vehicle on firm and level
ground to prevent it from falling over.
Do not lean the vehicle against walls
and do not lay it down on the ground.
Make sure that the vehicle, and in
particular hot vehicle components, may
not put the safety of persons and
children at risk. Do not leave the vehicle
unattended with the engine running or
with the key inserted into the ignition
switch. Do not sit on the vehicle when
the stand is down.
◆
Stop the vehicle,
(STOPPING).
see above