Topping Up; Renewing The Transmission Oil; Disc Brakes - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

Periodic Maintenance Operations

RENEWING THE TRANSMISSION OIL

Read through the paragraph LUBRICANTS, MAINTE-
NANCE and TABLE OF LUBRICANTS.
NOTE
Put the vehicle on a solid and flat surface.
• Put the vehicle on the central stand.
CAUTION
Do not use the vehicle if lubrication is insufficient.
Never use unsuitable or contaminated lubricants
as they accelerate the wear and tear of moving
parts and can cause irreparable damage.
CAUTION
The used oil contains substances that are to the
detrimental of the environment. Dispose of the
used oils in compliance with the regulations in
force.
CAUTION
The engine and the components of the exhaust
system become very hot and remain hot for some
time after the engine has been stopped. Before
handling these components, wear insulating
gloves or wait until the engine and the exhaust
system have cooled down.
• Switch off the engine, let the oil flow into the
crankcase and allow the engine and the oil to cool
down.
• Unscrew and remove the cap-dipstick (1).
• Unscrew and remove the drain nut (2).
• Let the oil flow into a container with capacity of at
3
least 300 cm (18.3 cu.in).
• Screw and tighten the drain nut (2).
• Top up as described under paragraph (CHECK-
ING THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL AND

TOPPING UP).

DISC BRAKES

NOTE
This vehicle is provided with front and rear
disc brakes, with separate hydraulic circuits.
CAUTION
The following information refers to a single brak-
ing system, but is valid for both.
Any sudden play variations or elastic resistance
of the brake lever is due to the hydraulic system
failure.
CAUTION
Check that the brake disck and the frictional
gaskets are not greasy, in particular after having
performed maintenance or check operations.
Check that the brake tube is not twisted or worn.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE LIQUID IN THE ENVI-
RONMENT.
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