User manual APRILIA AREA 51 1998

[. . . ] use and maintenance DSULOLD part# 8202101 Area 51 © 1998 aprilia s. p. a. - Noale (VE) This manual is to be considered an integral part of the vehicle, which must be delivered complete with it also in case of resale. reserves the right to modify its models at any time, without prejudice to the main characteristics here described. All rights as to electronic storage, reproduction and total or partial adaptation, with any means, are reserved for all Countries. [. . . ] Do not alter the identification numbers if you do not want to incur severe penal and administrative sanctions. 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 transmission oil filling cap. Engine no. FRAME NUMBER The frame number is stamped on the right side of the steering column plate. To read it, it is necessary to remove the front inspection cover, see p. 46 (REMOVING THE FRONT INSPECTION COVER). Frame no. 36 use and maintenance Area 51 $, 5 &/($1(5 Carefully read p. Remember: 1 mile = 1. 6 km 1 km = 0. 625 miles Check the conditions of the air cleaner and clean it monthly or every 4000 km, 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. To clean the filtering element it is necessary to remove the whole filter casing from the vehicle. Do not use petrol or inflammable solvents to wash the air cleaner, in order to avoid fires or explosions. REMOVAL x Remove the left inspection cover, see p. 46 (REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT INSPECTION COVERS). x Insert the spanner in the appropriate hole (1), while unscrewing and removing the screw (2) with the relevant washer. rectly. x Upon reassembly, position the rear brake cable eyelet (3) cor- Unscrew and remove the screw (4) with the relevant washer. x Loosen the screw (5) of the air manifold clamp. x Grasp the air manifold in correspondence with the clamp and pull it, thus removing the whole air cleaner casing. CLEANING THE AIR FILTER x Unscrew the three screws (6). x Remove the filter case cover (7) and extract the filtering element (8). x To clean the filtering element use clean, non-inflammable solvents or solvents with high volatility point, then let it dry thoroughly. x Apply a filter oil or a thick oil (SAE 80W90) on the whole surface of the filtering element, then squeeze it to eliminate the oil in excess. The filter must be well impregnated, though not dripping. x Clean the inside of the filter casing cover (7) and of the filter casing (9) with a cloth. use and maintenance Area 51 37 &+(&. , 1* 7+( 75$160, 66, 21 2, / /(9(/ In case of oil leaks or malfunctions, contact your DSULOLD Official Dealer. DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT. Remember: 1 mile = 1. 6 km 1 km = 0. 625 miles To check the transmission oil level, carry out the following operations every 3000 km or every 6 months: x Drive for a few miles until the engine reaches the normal running temperature, see p. 15 (Coolant temperature indicator ""), then stop it. x Position the vehicle on the centre stand. x Put a graduated container (1) with at least 120 cm capacity under the drain plug (2). x Unscrew the filling cap (3) and the oil drain plug (2). x Let all the oil flow out of the oil pan. [. . . ] 12 V - 4 Ah Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. 5 A Generator (with permanent magnet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 V - 85 W Low beam bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 V - 15 W Front parking light bulbs , Low/high beam bulb , 1 j. . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]