User manual APRILIA SCARABEO 300 SPECIAL 2009

[. . . ] We have compiled this booklet to provide a comprehensive overview of your vehicle's quality features. Please, read it carefully before riding the vehicle for the first time. it contains information , tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice. [. . . ] Fairings and large windshields fitted to the vehicle may cause aerodynamic forces that affect the vehicle stability while riding, mainly at high speeds. Make sure the accessory is firm and secured to the vehicle and that it does not pose any risks while riding the vehicle. Do not add or modify electrical equipment that exceed the vehicle capacity as this may result in a sudden stop or a dangerous lack of power required to keep the sound and light alarm devices operative. Keep packages as close as possible to the vehicle centre of gravity and distribute load evenly on both sides to minimise imbalance. check also that the load is firm and secured to the vehicle , mainly for long trips. Do not hang anything from your vehicle's handlebars, mudguards or forks, such as protruding, bulky, heavy and/or dangerous objects: this will slow the vehicle performance when turning and will upset the handling of your vehicle. Do not carry packages that protrude from vehicle sides as this may hit people or objects and result in loss of control of your vehicle. Never carry packages that are not securely fastened to the vehicle. 02_26 Do not carry packages that protrude from the luggage rack or which cover any of the sound and light alarm devices. Never carry animals or small children on the glove-box or the luggage rack. Never exceed the maximum weight allowed for each luggage rack. Overloading the vehicle may result in lack of stability and poor handling. Engine oil level Check engine oil level according to the indications in the scheduled maintenance table. Change engine oil according to the indications in the scheduled maintenance table. Take your scooter to an Official aprilia Dealer to have the oil changed. Engine oil level check (03_01) Stop the engine and let it cool off so that the oil in the crankcase flows down and cools as well. Clean the area in contact with oil with a clean cloth. Screw the cap-dipstick "1" fully down into its tube " 2". Pull out the cap-dipstick "1" again and read the oil level on the cap-dipstick: The difference between "MAX" and "MIN" is about 200 cm³ · The level is correct when it is close to the MAX level marked on the measuring dipstick. Pour a little oil through the dipstick tube "2" and wait one minute so that the oil flows uniformly into the crankcase. check oil level and top-up if necessary. Do so with small quantities of oil at a time until the specified level is reached. [. . . ] Take care not to damage the pump unit (probe checking fuel level in the tank). Height (to windshield) Saddle height Wheelbase Minimum ground clearance Kerb weight Variator transmission 2263 mm 790 mm 1419 mm 785 mm 1535 mm 215 mm 194 kg Continuous, automatic V-belt Gear reduction unit short 1/18. 544 Fuel (reserve included) Fuel reserve Engine oil (Engine oil change and engine oil filter replacement) Transmission oil Coolant (50% water + 50% ethylene glycol antifreeze fluid) 10 l 2. Depth of fork oil level from the rim 96 mm - without spring - fork included Seats 2 Scooter max load (rider + luggage) 115 kg Scooter max load (rider + passenger + luggage) Chassis type Steering inclination angle Trail Front brake Combined rear brake Front wheel rim Rear wheel rim: Tyre type Front tyre: Rear tyre: Front tyre pressure (rider only) Rear tyre pressure (rider only) Front tyre pressure (passenger + rider) Rear tyre pressure (passenger + rider) 190 kg High-resistant steel tubes 27. [. . . ]