User manual APRILIA AMICO 50 11-1997

[. . . ] aprilia part# 8202099 First edition: november 1997 Reprint: Produced and printed by: editing division Soave (VERONA) - Italy Tel. +39 - 045 76 11 911 Fax +39 - 045 76 12 241 E-mail: customer@stp. it www. stp. it On behalf of: aprilia s. p. a. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy Tel. +39 - 041 58 29 111 Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54 www. aprilia. com structions required for normal use and maintenance of your vehicle. [. . . ] Move the ignition switch to position "m". It is not necessary to close the fuel tap when the engine is off, since it is equipped with an automatic closing system. HGQARAGFAF9ÀR@7ÀT7@A5D7À GFÀR@7ÀQR3F6ÀÈ8sqÀÉ 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. Seize the vehicle using the rear grab rail and at the same time push the stand lever downwards (see figure). Make sure that the vehicle is resting firmly. 14 E 3AF R7F 3 F5 7À AF QRP S5 RA GF Q 8PGFRÀ4P3C7ÀÈ8sqÀ É This vehicle is provided with front hydraulic disc brake. When the disc pads wear out, the level of the fluid decreases to automatically compensate for their wear. Periodically check the brake fluid level in the tank and the wear of the pads, see p. 18 (CHECKING THE PAD WEAR). P73PÀ6PSEÀ4P3C7 a N The brakes are the parts that most ensure your safety and for this reason they must always be perfectly working. N ADJUSTING THE BRAKE Measure the distance covered by the lever (9-Fig. 3) before the brake starts it braking action. The idle stroke at the end of the brake lever must be about 5 ÷ 10 mm. N Adjust the clearance by acting on the adjuster (1-Fig. 3) repeatedly and make sure that the wheel turns freely after the brake has been released. Check the braking efficiency. For any doubt regarding the perfect functioning of the braking system and in case you are not able to carry out the usual checking operations, contact your esvse Official Dealer. a 15 6AQE3FRDAF9ÀR@7À8PGFRÀU@77D È8sqÀ"É N N N Remove the two plastic elements (1) protecting the stem. Unscrew the two screws (2) and remove the brake caliper. Upon reassembly position the odometer cable (4) correctly. N N c 36BSQRAF9ÀR@7À3557D7P3RAGFÀ9PAH È8sqÀ#É Adjust the play on the accelerator via the appropriate tightener on the carburettor. To access the carburattor: N Remove the screw (1). N Pull the tool-helmet, compartment after disconnecting the compart- ment lighting cable. 16 P7EGTAF9ÀR@7ÀP73PÀU@77DÀÈ8sqÀ$É Before carrying out the following operations, let the engine and the silencer cool down until they reach room temperature, in order to avoid burns. N N N a c c N Position the vehicle on the centre stand. Unscrew and remove the two screws (1) and (2). Slacken the two screws that hold the exhaust silencer to the cylinder (access through the battery compartment) Remove the silencer (4). Upon reassembly, change the exhaust manifold-silencer seal. N N Put on the rear brake (9 - Fig. [. . . ] Handle the painted components with care and avoid scraping or damaging them. Upon reassembly, correctly position the base (5) of the rear mirror. a c 5@3F9AF9ÀR@7À4SD4QÀAFÀR@7ÀP73PD3EH 3F6ÀP73PÀ6AP75RAGFÀAF6A53RGPQ È8sqÀ!É Unscrew the two screws (1). In this way the 3 transparent covers (2-3) are removed and the bulbs are accessible. 25 H7PAG6A5ÀE3AFR7F3F57À5@3PR Cheking operations Clean and check spark plug Clean air filter Check and adjust idling Check fuel pipes Check drive oil level Check the mixer oil Check op. [. . . ]