Transport; Draining The Fuel Tank - APRILIA SR 50 - 2003 Manual

TRANSPORT

WARNING
Before transporting the vehicle, it is
necessary to empty the fuel tank and the
carburettor completely, see below
(DRAINING THE FUEL TANK) making sure
that both are completely dry.
During transport the vehicle must be kept
in vertical position and be firmly anchored,
in order to avoid any leakage of fuel, oil or
coolant.
WARNING
In case of failure, do not tow the vehicle,
but ask for assistance.

DRAINING THE FUEL TANK

(carburettor version only)
Carefully read p. 26 (FUEL).
WARNING
Risk of fire.
Wait until the engine and the exhaust
silencer have completely cooled down.
Fuel vapours are noxious for your health.
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Before proceeding, make sure that the room
in which you are working is properly
ventilated.
Do not inhale fuel vapours.
Do not smoke, nor use naked flames.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE
ENVIRONMENT.
◆ Position the vehicle on the centre stand,
see p. 43 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).
◆ Stop the engine and wait until it has cooled
down.
◆ Remove the rear mudguard (see page 61
REMOVING THE REAR MUDGUARD).
◆ Prepare a container with capacity
exceeding the fuel quantity in the tank
and put it on the ground on the left side of
the vehicle.
◆ Remove the filler cap.
◆ Empty the fuel tank by means of a manual
pump or a similar system.
WARNING
After draining the tank, put back the filler
cap in the proper position.
◆ Put back the filler cap.
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1
To drain the carburettor completely, proceed
as follows:
◆ Put the free end of the pipe (1) into a
receptacle.
◆ Open the carburettor outlet by loosening
the drain screw (2) positioned under the
float chamber.
When all the fuel has flowed out of the
carburettor:
◆ Tighten the drain screw (2) completely.
WARNING
Tighten the drain screw (2) with care, to
avoid fuel leakages from the carburettor
during the refuelling.
If necessary, contact an aprilia Official
Dealer.