User manual APRILIA SCARABEO 250 09 2006

[. . . ] Controlar el silenciador del escape/tubo de escape y la parte terminal, comprobando qu e n o ha y a t r a z a s d e o x id a c i ón o agujeros y que el sistema de escape funcione correctamente. SAFETY WARNINGS The symbols and warnings used throughout this manual have the following meanings: Safety warning. This symbol attached to the vehicle or in the manual indicates a potential risk of personal injury. Non-compliance with the indications given in the messages preceded by this symbol may result in major risks for your and other people's safety and for the vehicle! [. . . ] If you are riding with a passenger, give your passenger proper instructions to avoid problems when manoeuvring. Before leaving, make sure that the stand/stands is/are completely up. With the vehicle stopped, try to familiarise with the use of the mirrors. Convex mirrors provide a larger view, but any objects seen in these mirrors seem farther than they really are. It may take some time to learn to judge the distance of traffic behind accurately. When approaching a turn, slow down or brake and take the turn at moderate, constant speed or accelerate slightly; braking in a turn will greatly increase your chances of skidding. continued application of the brakes on long downhill grades may cause the brakes to overheat , thereby reducing braking efficiency. Shift down to use engine braking and apply both brakes intermittently. Never ride downhill with the engine off!If the road surface is wet or slippery (snow, ice, mud, etc. ), ride slowly, do not brake or swerve suddenly, or you may lose grip and fall. Watch out for obstacles or sudden changes in the road surface. Rough roads, rails, manhole covers, road markings, large steel plates near roadwork become slippery in the wet and should be avoided or negotiated with the greatest care, riding carefully and keeping the vehicle upright. Do not open and close the throttle repeatedly and continuously, or you may lose control of the vehicle. When you need to brake, close the throttle and use both brakes for smooth braking; take care to apply the right amount of pressure to both brakes. Using one brake only gives less braking power and you could lock a wheel and lose grip. To stop uphill, decelerate completely and use the brakes to keep the vehicle at standstill. Do not use engine braking or the clutch may overheat. Never move off abruptly with a cold engine. To reduce emissions and fuel consumption, ride slowly until covering several miles to warm the engine up to operating temperature. Signal your intention to change lane or turn in good time using the turn indicators and avoid sudden swerving or movements. Switch off the turn indicators as soon as you have finished turning. [. . . ] Turn the ignition switch to position " " and press the engine start push-button " " for a few seconds, to distribute the oil evenly on the cylinder surfaces. Wash and dry the vehicle, see page 54 (CLEANING). By means of a suitable support, position the vehicle so that both tyres are raised from the ground. Store the vehicle in an unheated, dry pl ac e, a wa y from sun li gh t , wh ere temperature is reasonably steady. [. . . ]