User manual APRILIA ATLANTIC 250

[. . . ] - Noale (VE) SAFETY INFORMATION The following conventions are used to identify safety information throughout the manual. This symbol identifies safetyrelated information. Whenever you see this symbol in the manual or attached to the vehicle, use utmost care to avoid the risk of injury. Disregarding the instructions identified by this symbol may put your safety, as well as that of other persons or of the vehicle at risk! TECHNICAL INFORMATION Any operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated on the opposite side of the vehicle. [. . . ] To stop while riding uphill, close the throttle and simply use the brakes to keep the vehicle steady. Using the engine to keep the vehicle steady may result in the converter overheating. WARNING When approaching a bend, slow down or brake in good time. Take the bend at steady speed or accelerate slightly. Late braking may put the vehicle into a skid. Use the brakes sparingly when riding downhill, or the brake lining may overheat and impair braking efficiency. Use engine braking and apply both brakes intermittently. Never ride downhill with the engine off. When riding on wet or slippery surfaces (such as snow, ice, mud), slow down, avoid harsh braking and do not swerve suddenly to avoid skidding. Watch for skid hazards and changes in the road surface. Uneven road surfaces, rails, inspection covers, painted signals, construction site metal covers become slippery in rainy weather and must be negotiated carefully, smoothly and keeping the vehicle upright. WARNING use and maintenance Atlantic 125/250 33 these checks may lead to personal injury to yourself or third persons, or vehicle damage. Proper engine running-in is essential to preserving engine life and performance over time. Twisty roads and gradients are ideal to break in engine, suspension and brakes effectively. STOPPING If possible, avoid stopping abruptly or slowing down suddenly. Brake progressively and in good time. Release the throttle twistgrip (pos. A) WARNING NOTE Top acceleration and speed are only obtained after covering the first 1000 km (625 mi). Observe the following instructions: and apply the brakes gradually to stop the vehicle. When stopping for a short time, keep at least one brake on. Always signal your intention to change lane or direction in good time using the direction indicators. Switch off the direction indicators immediately after changing direction. Be very careful when overtaking or being overtaken. When it rains, large vehicles lift surface wa t e r , w hi c h a f f e c t s v is ib i li t y . I n addition, the air displacement may make you lose control of the vehicle. RUNNING-IN WARNING Do not flip the throttle open abruptly After covering the first 1000 km (625 mi), perform the checks listed in the "post running-in" column of the "PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART" (see pages 39-43). Failure to perform 34 use and maintenance Atlantic 125/250 WARNING when the engine is running at low speed, both during and after the running-in period. 0-100 km (0-62 mi) Apply the brakes gently and avoid hard, prolonged braking until covering the first 100 km (62 mi). [. . . ] Check battery charge, see page 56 (CHARGING THE BATTERY) and install it, see page 56 (INSTALLING THE BATTERY). Perform the recommended pre-ride checks, see page 29 (PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART). Test ride the vehicle at moderate speed in an area away from traffic. WARNING use and maintenance Atlantic 125/250 65 TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Max length Max width Max height (incl. windshield) Rider saddle height Wheelbase 125 Wheelbase 250 Minimum ground clearance Weight in running order 125 Weight in running order 250 Make 125 Make 250 Type No. of cylinders Total displacement 125 Total displacement 125 Bore/stroke 125 Bore/stroke 125 Compression ratio 125 Compression ratio 125 Starting Engine idling speed Clutch Gearbox Cooling system Valve clearances Type 125 250 Type 125 250 Type Fuel Fuel (including reserve) 2085 mm 785 mm 1370 mm 790 mm 1470 mm 1480 mm 190 mm 162 Kg 170 Kg M245M M237M 4-stroke single-cylinder engine, 4 valves per cylinder, wet sump, forced lubrication, single overhead camshaft. [. . . ]