Changing Transmission Oil; Air Cleaner - APRILIA SCARABEO 500 - 2002 Manual

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CHANGING TRANSMISSION OIL

Read page 26 (LUBRICANTS), page 41
( M A I N T E N A N C E ) a n d p a g e
(LUBRICANT CHART).
NOTE
Place the vehicle on firm and
level ground.
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Place the vehicle on the centre stand.
WARNING
T h e e n g i n e a n d e x h a u s t s y s t e m
components stay hot for some time
even after the engine has been stopped.
Wear heat gloves before handling these
components or allow for the engine and
the exhaust system to cool down.
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Stop the engine and let it cool down.
This will allow the oil to settle into the
crankcase and cool down.
NOTE
Accurate oil level measurement
i s o n l y e n s u r e d w h e n t h e a b o v e
procedures are observed.
Have oil changed at an aprilia Official
Dealer.
WARNING
Make sure not to spill oil on the rear
brake disk while changing oil.
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Unscrew and extract the plug/dipstick
(1).
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Release and remove the transmission oil
drain screw (2).
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Let all transmission oil drain out. Collect
it in a container with adequate capacity.
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Fit and tighten the transmission oil drain
screw (2).
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Fill about 250 cc of the specified oil into
the transmission.
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Screw and tighten the plug/dipstick (1).
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Check transmission oil level again using
the dipstick (1). If necessary, top up
without exceeding the MAX mark.
For top-ups and oil changes, use the oil
specified in the LUBRICANT CHART.
Always use new oil.
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AIR CLEANER

R e a d p a g e 4 1 ( M A I N T E N A N C E )
carefully.
The air cleaner should be cleaned and
checked every 6000 km (3750 miles),
depending on usage conditions.
If you use the vehicle in rainy or dusty
conditions, the air cleaner should be
cleaned or changed more frequently.
The filtering element must be removed
before cleaning.
REMOVAL
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Place the vehicle on the centre stand.
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Raise the saddle, see
( U N L O C K I N G / L O C K I N G
SADDLE).
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Remove the rear top box, see page 45
(REMOVING THE REAR TOP BOX).
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Unscrew the six retaining screws (3) and
remove the filter casing cover (4).
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