User manual APRILIA V990

[. . . ] Change the bulbs or intervene in case of failure. Check operation. use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 70 28 34 WARNING Before departure, always carry out a preliminary checking of the vehicle, to make Brake levers sure that it functions correctly and safely, see the following table PRELIMINARY Steering CHECKING OPERATIONS. The non-performance of these checking operations can cause severe personal Stand injuries or damages to the vehicle. Do not hesitate to consult your aprilia Fastening elements Official Dealer in case there is something you do not understand about the func- Fuel tank tioning of some controls or in case you suspect or discover some irregularities. [. . . ] To clean a flooded engine: Press If the engine starts. If the idling is unstable, twist the throttle grip (7) slightly and frequently. To leave, see page 41 (DEPARTURE AND DRIVE). Wait a few seconds and repeat the STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE procedure. If necessary, remove the spark plug, see page 71 (SPARK PLUG) and make sure that it is not wet. If the spark plug is wet, clean and dry it. Before reinstalling it: NOTE Put a clean cloth on the cylinder, near the spark plug seat, in order to protect it from oil sprays. Press the start push button " " (5) for a few seconds (letting the engine spin over) with completely open throttle (7) (Pos. A). the start push button " " (6) and let the starter run for about five seconds, without accelerating. STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE When the room temperature is low (near or below 0°C), it may be difficult to start the engine at the first attempt. In this case: Keep the start push button " " (5) pressed and at the same time rotate the throttle grip (7) moderately. STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY After a long period of inactivity, if the start is not immediate, this may be due to the fact that the fuel circuit is partially empty. In this case: Press the start push button " " (5) for about five seconds, in order to ensure the filling of the float chamber. 40 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 - Scarabeo 100 4T DEPARTURE AND DRIVE NOTE Before departure, carefully read the "safe drive" chapter, see page 5 (SAFE DRIVE). WARNING If you drive with a passenger, instruct him/her so that he / she does not create problems during manouvres. Before leaving, make sure that the stand/ stands is / are completely up. To leave: Release the throttle grip (Pos. 300-500 km (187-312 mi) Do not keep the throttle grip open more than three-fourths for long stretches. 44 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 - Scarabeo 100 4T 2 1 STOPPING PARKING Rotate WARNING If possible, avoid stopping abruptly, slowing down suddenly and braking at the last moment. Release WARNING 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. Stop the vehicle, see beside (STOPPING). the key (1) and move the ignition switch (2) to position " ". Position the vehicle on the stand, see page 46 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE CENTRE STAND). the throttle grip (Pos. A) and gradually put on the brakes to stop the vehicle. In case of a brief stop, keep at least one brake on. CAUTION It is not necessary to close the fuel tap when the engine is off, since it is equipped with an automatic closing system. CAUTION Never leave the key in the ignition switch. Lock CAUTION With stopped engine and ignition switch in position " ", the battery may run down. the steering, see page 23 (STEERING LOCK) and extract the key (1). use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 - Scarabeo 100 4T 45 1 1 (((( (((( ( ((((((((( ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ((((((((( ( ((( ((( ((( 2 POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE CENTRE STAND Carefully read page 45 (PARKING). CENTRE STAND Grasp the left handgrip and the rear handle (1). Push down the stand lever (2). CAUTION Make sure that the vehicle is stable. 46 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) ))))))))))) ))))))))) )))))))) ))) )) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 2 SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT NEVER leave the ignition key inserted and always use the steering lock. [. . . ] In particular, the alteration of the frame number results in the immediate invalidity of the guarantee. ENGINE NUMBER The engine number is stamped near the lower support of the rear shock absorber. __________________________ 54 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 - Scarabeo 100 4T 3 1 2 AIR CLEANER Carefully read page 47 (MAINTENANCE). Check the conditions of the air cleaner monthly or every 4000 km (2500 mi), depending on the conditions in which the vehicle is used. If the vehicle is used on dusty or wet roads, the cleaning operations and any replacement should be carried out more frequently. 3 REMOVAL 3 3 4 NOTE Position the vehicle on the centre stand, on a solid and level surface see page 46 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE CENTRE STAND). [. . . ]