User manual APRILIA QUASAR 180

[. . . ] Becoming thoroughly familiar with vehicle is essential to mastering safe riding techniques in traffic. WARNING First edition: April 2004 Reprint: Indicates a potential hazard which may result in serious injury or even death. CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard which may result in minor personal injury or damage to the vehicle. Produced and printed by: DECA S. r. l. Via Risorgimento, 23/1 - Lugo (RA) - Italy Tel. +39 - 0545 35235 Fax +39 - 0545 32844 E-mail: deca@decaweb. it www. decaweb. it On behalf of: Moto Laverda s. r. l. Galilei, 15 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy Tel. [. . . ] Remove any objects trapped in the tread. Check fuel level and top up, if necessary. Make sure the filler plug is tightened securely. Check front and rear suspensions for proper operation Steering should rotate smoothly and evenly. Part 41 39 / 26, 27 42 48. . . 51 21 25 42 22 20 41 / use and maintenance Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180 29 WARNING Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is extremely toxic if inhaled. Do not start the engine in an enclosed space or poorly ventilated area. Failure to observe this warning may lead to loss of consciousness or even death by asphyxia. Check parking brake operation, see Press the starter button " " (1) - do not open the throttle yet - and release the button as soon as the engine starts. CAUTION Do not press the starter button " " for more than fifteen seconds at a time or it will draw too much current from the battery. If the engine does not start within fifteen seconds, wait ten seconds and then press the button " " again. 1 page 33 (PARKING). Sit astride the vehicle. 50 100 Turn fuel cock to ON or RES STARTING WARNING This vehicle should be used gradually and with utmost care. Do not store any objects on the handlebars as this could impair handlebar movement or hide the instrument panel from your vision. CAUTION Before starting the engine, carefully read section "Safe Riding", see page 5 (SAFE RIDING). position, see page 21 (FUEL COCK). Turn the key and set the ignition switch to position . This will allow engine parts to be alternately loaded and unloaded, allowing them to cool down when unloaded. While it is important to put some stress on engine components during running-in, it is equally important to avoid extreme load conditions. completely when engine is running at low rpm. During the first 4 hours of operation, use the brakes gently and avoid harsh, prolonged braking. This will help the brake pads bed in properly against the brake discs and block friction material to settle onto brake drums. CAUTION It is possi125 180 ble to engage the reverse gear by pulling the rear brake lever and bringing the gear change lever (2) to (R) position. CAUTION It is possible to reach the best performance of the vehicle only when the first 20 l of fuel have been used. 32 use and maintenance Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180 50 SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT NEVER leave the key in the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle unattended, unused or simply parked. Park the vehicle in a safe place, possibly in a garage or at a guarded parking place. If possible, use an additional antitheft device. Make sure you have all the necessary documents with you and that the road tax has been paid. Write your personal data and telephone number in this page to help trace the vehicle back to you in the event it is stolen and subsequently recovered. SURNAME: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAME: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ADDRESS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TYRES IGNITION Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]