Instructions For Use; Preliminary Checking Operations - APRILIA SR 50 - 1998 Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

WARNING
Before departure, always carry out a pre-
liminary checking of the vehicle, to make
sure that it functions correctly and safely,
see the following table PRELIMINARY
CHECKING OPERATIONS.
The non-performance of these checking
operations can cause severe personal
injuries or damages to the vehicle.
For the tightening of nuts and screws
whose driving torque is not indicated in
this Use and Maintenance Manual, con-
tact an aprilia Official Dealer. The tight-
ening of a component at the wrong driv-
ing torque may be dangerous for your and
other people's safety.
Do not hesitate to consult your aprilia
Official Dealer in case there is something
you do not understand about the func-
tioning of some controls or in case you
suspect or discover some irregularities.
It does not take long to carry out a check-
up and this operation ensures you much
more safety.

PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS

Component
Disc brakes Check the functioning, the fluid level and make sure there are
no leaks. Check the wear of the pads.
Top up, if necessary.
Accelerator Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to open
and close it completely, in all steering positions. If necessary,
adjust and/or lubricate it.
2 stroke oil
Check and/or top up, if necessary.
Check the tyre surface, the inflation pressure, wear and tear
Wheel / tyres
and any damage.
Remove any foreign matter that may be stuck in the tread
grooves.
Brake levers
Make sure that they work smoothly.
If necessary, lubricate the articulations.
Make sure that the steering rotates smoothly, without any clear-
Steering
ance or slackening.
Make sure that they work smoothly and that the spring tension
Centre stand,
brings it back to its normal position. If necessary, lubricate joints
side stand
and hinges.
Fastening elements
Make sure that the fastening elements are not loose.
If necessary, adjust or tighten them.
Fuel tank
Check the fuel level and top up, if necessary.
Make sure there are no leaks or occlusions in the circuit.
Coolant
The coolant level in the expansion tank must be included be-
tween the "MIN" and "MAX" markings.
Top up, if necessary.
Engine stop switch ( -
Make sure that it functions correctly.
) (in the countries
where required)
Lights, warning lights,
Check the proper functioning of all the devices.
injection warning light
Change the bulbs or intervene in case of failure.
, horn and
electric devices
Check operation.
Injection pump
Check
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