Adjusting The Throttle Control; Spark Plug - APRILIA Atlantic 125, 250, 500 Sprint Use & Maintenance Book

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ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE
CONTROL
C a r e f u l l y r e a d p a g e
(MAINTENANCE).
There should be 2 - 3 mm free play in the
throttle twistgrip (measured at twistgrip
edge).
If this is not the case, proceed as follows:
u Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
u Withdraw the protection (6).
u Loosen the lock nut (7).
u Rotate the adjuster (8) until achieving
the specified free play.
u When finished, tighten the lock nut (7) and
check free play again.
u Refit the protection (6).
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When finished, turn the handlebar to
make sure its movement does not affect
the engine idle rpm and check that the
throttle grip - when opened and then
released - returns smoothly to the closed
position.
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WARNING
125 250

SPARK PLUG

C a r e f u l l y r e a d p a g e
(MAINTENANCE).
C h e c k t h e s p a r k p l u g e v e r y t i m e a
s c h e d u l e d m a i n t e n a n c e s e r v i c e i s
performed.
At regular intervals, remove the spark plug
and clean off any carbon deposits or
replace as required.
To reach the spark plug:
u Remove the right inspection
125 250
cover, see page 57 (REMOVING THE
R I G H T A N D L E F T I N S P E C T I O N
COVERS).
u Remove the left inspection cover,
500
see page 57 (REMOVING THE RIGHT
AND LEFT INSPECTION COVERS).
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