User manual APRILIA LEONARDO 300 2006

[. . . ] SAFETY WARNINGS The following precautionary warnings are used throughout this manual in order to convey the following messages: TECHNICAL The operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated also on the opposite side of the vehicle. If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the reassembly of the units repeat the disassembly operations in reverse order. When youorfind this symbol on the vehicle in the Manual, be careful to the potential risk of personal injury. Non-compliance with the indications given in the messages preceded by this symbol may result in grave risks for your and other people's safety and for the vehicle! [. . . ] Avoid opening and closing the throttle repeatedly and continuously, so that you do not accidentally lose control of the vehicle. If you have to brake, close the throttle and put on both brakes in order to obtain uniform deceleration, properly exerting pressure on the braking parts. By putting on the front brake only or the rear brake only, you reduce the braking force considerably, thus running the risk of locking one wheel and consequently losing grip. If you stop uphill, decelerate completely and use the brakes only to keep the vehicle steady. The use of the engine to keep the vehicle at a halt may cause the overheating of the speed variator. To reduce the emission of polluting substances and the consumption of fuel, warm the engine up by proceeding at low speed for the first miles. Always use the direction indicators in time when you intend to change lane or direction, avoiding sharp and dangerous movements. Switch off the direction indicators as soon as you have changed direction. Be extremely careful when you overtake other vehicles or are overtaken. In case of rain, the water cloud created by big vehicles reduces visibility; the air shift may make you lose control of the vehicle. RUNNING-IN Keep to the following indications: Do not open the throttle completely if the speed is low, both during and after the running-in. U 0-100 km (0-62 mi) During the first 100 km (62 mi) put on the brakes with caution, avoiding sharp and prolonged brakings. This ensures a correct bedding-in of the pads on the brake disc. U 0-500 km (0-312 mi) During the first 500 km (312 mi), do not exceed the 80% of the maximum allowed speed. Avoid driving at constant speed for long distances. After the first 1000 km (625 mi), progressively increase the speed until reaching the highest performance levels. In case of a brief stop, keep at least one brake on. Park the vehicle on firm and flat ground, to prevent it from falling down. Neither lean the vehicle against walls, nor lay it on the ground. Make sure that the vehicle and especially its red-hot parts do not represent a danger for persons and children. Do not leave the vehicle unattended when the engine is on or the key is inserted into the ignition switch. Do not sit on the vehicle when the stand is down. [. . . ] do not use polishing pastes on matt paints. Do not wash the vehicle under the sun, especially during the summer, when the body is still warm, since if the shampoo dries before being rinsed away, it can damage the paint. Do not use liquids at a temperature exceeding 40°C to clean the plastic components of the vehicle Use neither high pressure water/air jets, nor vapour jets on the following parts: wheel hubs, controls on the right and on the left side of the handlebar, bearings, brake pumps, instruments an d ind i cato rs, silen cer exh au st, glove/tool kit compartment, ignition switch/steering lock. Do not use alcohol, petrol or solvents to clean the rubber and plastic parts and the saddle: use only water and mild soap. [. . . ]