Chapter 1 Safety Warnings; Precautions And General Information - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

General Information
SAFETY WARNINGS
The following precautionary warnings are used throughout this manual in order to convey the following messages:
Safety warning. When you find this symbol on the vehicle or in the manual, be careful to the potential
risk of personal injury. Non-compliance wit the indications given in the message preceded by this
symbol may result in grave risks for your and other people'safety and for the vehicle!
Indicates a potential hazard which may result in serious injury or even death.
Indicates a potential hazard which may result in minor personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
NOTE
The word "NOTE" in this manual precedes important information or instructions.

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. On no account must any parts be bitten, sucked, chewed or
swallowed.
Unless otherwise specified, the reassembly of parts is carried out by following the disassembling proce-
dures in reverse order.
Any overlapping operations in cross-references to other chapters should be interpreted logically so as to
avoid unnecessary removal of components.
Never use fuel as a solvent to clean the vehicle.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable, control unit and spark plug lug, before performing any electric
welding.
When two or more people are working at the same time, pay attention to the safety of each of them.
BEFORE REMOVING COMPONENTS
Remove any dirt, mud, dust and foreign bodies from the vehicle before removing any components.
Use the tools specially designed for this vehicle whenever necessary.
REMOVING COMPONENTS
Never loosen screws and nuts using tools other than the specific spanners.
Mark the positions on all connecting joints (pipes, cables, etc.) before separating them, and identify them with
different marks.
Clearly mark each part so it can be easily identified during reinstallation.
Clean and wash the removed components with a low-flash detergent.
Keep mating parts together, as they have adapted to one another through wear and tear. Some components must
be used in combination or replaced as a set.
Keep away from heat sources.
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Atlantic 500
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