Instructions For Use; Preliminary Checking Operations - APRILIA SR 50 - 2003 Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

WARNING
Before departure, always carry out a
preliminary checking of the vehicle, to
make sure that it functions correctly and
safely, see the following

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, contact an
aprilia Official Dealer. The tightening of a
component at the wrong driving 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 functioning
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.
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PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS
Component
Disc brakes
table
Throttle
Mixer oil
Wheel / tyres
Brake levers
Steering
Centre stand, side stand
Fastening elements
Fuel tank
Coolant
Engine stop switch (
) (in the countries where
required)
Lights, warning lights, injection
warning light , horn and
electric devices
Injection pump
Check
Check the functioning, the fluid level and make sure there are no
leaks. Check the wear of the pads.
Top up, if necessary.
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.
Check and/or top up, if necessary.
Check the tyre surface, the inflation pressure, wear and tear and any
damage.
Remove any foreign matter that may be stuck in the tread grooves.
Make sure that they work smoothly.
If necessary, lubricate the articulations.
Make sure that the steering rotates smoothly, without any clearance
or slackening.
Make sure that they work smoothly and that the spring tension brings
it back to its normal position. If necessary, lubricate joints and hinges.
Make sure that the fastening elements are not loose.
If necessary, adjust or tighten them.
Check the fuel level and top up, if necessary.
Make sure there are no leaks or obstacles in the circuit.
The coolant level in the expansion tank must be included between the
"MIN" and "MAX" markings.
Top up, if necessary. .
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Make sure that it functions correctly.
Check the proper functioning of all the devices.
Change the bulbs or intervene in case of failure.
Check operation.
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