User manual APRILIA SPORTCITY 200 2004

[. . . ] SPORTCITY 125 - 200 8104819 © 2004 aprilia s. p. a. - Noale (VE) 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! [. . . ] When riding in the rain, the spray thrown up by the tyres of large vehicles will reduce your vision; the air wave created by a large vehicle may make you lose control of the vehicle. RUNNING-IN After the first 1000 km (625 mi), carry out the checking operations indicated in the column "After running-in" of the REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART, see page 34, in order to avoid hurting yourself or other people and/or damaging the vehicle. Correct engine running-in is essential to ensuring proper performance and durability. Twisty, hilly roads are ideal for an effective running-in of engine, suspension and brakes. Only after the first 500 km (312 mi) of running-in is it possible to obtain the best speed and acceleration performance from the vehicle. WARNING STOPPING MODE If you can, do not stop or slow down suddenly and avoid limit-braking. A) and gradually put on the brakes to stop the vehicle. If you need to stop only briefly, keep at least one brake applied. WARNING WARNING Follow these recommendations: Do not open the throttle completely if the speed is low, both during and after the running-in. u u CAUTION 0-100 km (0-62 mi) Until you have covered the first 100 km (62 mi), use the brakes gently and avoid harsh, prolonged braking. This will help the brake pads bed in properly against the brake discs. 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. use and maintenance SportCity 125 - 200 31 4 5 6 1 PARKING 2 3 Park the vehicle on firm and level ground, to prevent it from falling. Do not lean the vehicle against a wall, or lay it on the ground. Make sure that the vehicle, and in particular hot vehicle components, may not put the safety of persons and children at risk. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running or the key in the ignition switch. Do not sit on the vehicle when the stand is down. Stop the vehicle, see page 31 (STOPPING). Set the engine stop switch (1) to position . WARNING W i t h t h e e n g i n e s t o p p e d an d t h e ignition switch in position " " , the battery may run flat. Rotate the key (2) and set the ignition switch (3) to position . Position the vehicle on the stand, see on the side (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND). CAUTION PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND Carefully read page 32 (PARKING). CENTRE STAND Grasp the left grip (4) and the passenger grab rail (5). Make sure that the vehicle is stable. CAUTION It is not necessary to close the fuel tap when the engine is off, since it is equipped with an automatic closing system. Never leave the key in the ignition switch. Lock the steering, see page 15 (STEERING LOCK) and remove the key. WARNING CAUTION 32 use and maintenance SportCity 125 - 200 SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT MAINTENANCE Do not use any "brake lock" devices. [. . . ] Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alarm light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WARNING LIGHTS use and maintenance SportCity 125 - 200 57 LUBRICANT CHART Recommended) engine oil: SUPERBIKE 4, SAE 5W - 40 or 4T FORMULA RACING, SAE 5W - 40. As an alternative to recommended oils, top brand oils meeting or exceeding CCMC G-4 A. P. I. (Recommended) transmission oil: F. C. , SAE 75W - 90 or GEAR SYNTH, SAE 75W - 90. [. . . ]