Precautions And General Information; Spare Parts - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

General Information

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

When repairing, disassembling and reassembling the vehicle, scrupulously observe the following recommenda-
tions.
The use of open flames is forbidden under all circumstances.
Before performing any servicing or checks, switch off the engine, remove the ignition key, allow the engine
and the exhaust system to cool down, and if possible lift the vehicle on solid level flooring using specific
equipment.
To avoid burns, pay special attention to hot engine and exhaust parts.
The vehicle is made up of inedible parts.
Non mordere, succhiare, masticare o ingerire nessuna parte dello stesso per nessun motivo.
Unless otherwise specified, the reassembly of parts is carried out by following the disassembling proce-
dures in reverse order.
Avoid running the engine in closed or poorly ventilated places.
Petrol is highly flammable and explosive. Handle with the utmost care.
Never use fuel as a solvent to clean the vehicle.
When two or more people are working at the same time, pay attention to the safety of each of them.
– Only use GENUINE aprilia spares.
– Only use the recommended lubricants.
– Where provided, use the special tools designed for this type of vehicle.
– Start tightening the screws and nuts with a greater diameter or the inner ones, in a crosswise manner.
– Carefully clean the disassembled components using a detergent with a low degree of flammability.
– Lubricate the parts (when possible) before reassembling.
– Check that every component has been fitted properly.
– Always replace the gaskets, gas rings, piston rings, O rings and split pins with new ones.
– Mark the position on all the junction points (tubes, cables, etc.) before separating them.
Use different and clear identification marks as each part must be easily recognisable during the assembling
operations.
Never reuse circlips.
Always replace removed circlips with new ones.
When fitting a new circlip, take care not to part its ends more than is required to fit it on the shaft.
After fitting a circlip, ensure that it is fully and firmly inserted in its seat.

SPARE PARTS

Only use Genuine aprilia Spares.
All Genuine aprilia Spares are high-quality parts specially designed and manufactured for aprilia vehicles.
Using NON-genuine aprilia spares may result in damage and poor performance.
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