APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual page 13

General Information
Atlantic 500
CAUTION
Do not use brake fluids other than those prescribed. To avoid damaging the braking system, never mix
different types of fluids when topping up.
Never use brake fluid taken from an old container, or from a container that has been open for a long time.
Sudden changes in brake play or a spongy feel of the brake levers are due to problems in the hydraulic
circuits.
Take special care in ensuring that the brake discs and the brake linings are not oily or greasy, especially
after checking or servicing the brakes.
Ensure that the brake lines are not twisted or worn.
Take care not to let any water or dust into the brake circuit.
Latex gloves are recommended for all maintenance operations involving the hydraulic circuit.
FORK OIL
WARNING
Fork oil can cause serious damage to the skin if handled every day and for long periods.
Wash your hands carefully after using the oil.
Do not dispose of the oil in the environment.
Put it in a sealed container and take it to the filling station where you usually buy it or to an oil salvage
center.
In case any maintenance operation has to be carried out, it is advisable to use latex gloves.
The response of the suspension can be partly altered by changing the adjustment of the shock absorbers
and/or the viscosity of the oil they contain.
Viscosity grades can be chosen according to the desired vehicle geometry.
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Release 00 2002-09