User manual APRILIA ATLANTIC 250 I.E. 10-2006

[. . . ] Unless expressly specified otherwise, assembly is a reversal of the dismantling procedure. The terms left and right are referred to the motorcycle when viewed from the riding position. ! WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS GENERAL ADVICE Before starting the engine, carefully read this manual paying special attention to section SAFE RIDING. Your safety and that of other road users depends as much on your ability to respond to other traffic and unexpected occurrences as on your familiarity with your vehicle, the vehicle»s efficiency and your knowledge of basic SAFE RIDING techniques. Becoming familiar with your vehicle is the key to deal with traffic effectively and safely. First edition: March 2004 Reprint: Disregarding these indications may lead to severe injury or death. WARNING Disregarding these indications may lead to minor injury or vehicle damage. CAUTION Produced and printed by: DECA s. r. l. [. . . ] Do not use the vehicle when engine oil is low, or this will damage engine components. CAUTION use and maintenance Atlantic 125/250 31 1 2 ABS Moving off: Release the throttle twistgrip (2) (Pos. A), apply the rear brake and take the vehicle off the stand. Keep one foot at least on the ground to help keep your balance. Adjust the rear-view mirrors. ITI MOVING OFF - RIDING NOTE Before riding the vehicle, carefully read the Safe riding chapter, see page 5 (SAFE RIDING). If the low fuel light " " (1) on the instrument panel comes on when riding, it means that you are running on the fuel reserve, i. e. Refuel as soon as possible, see page 21 (FUEL). While driving, keep your hands on the grips and your feet on the footrests. NEVER DRIVE IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN THOSE INDICATED. If you are carrying a passenger, instruct him/her on the basic safety rules of pillion riding. Ensure that the stand/stands is/are completely up before moving off. WARNING With the vehicle stopped, try to familiarise with the use of the mirrors. Convex mirrors provide a larger view, but any objects seen in these mirrors seem farther than they really are. It may take some time to learn to judge the distance of traffic behind accurately. WARNING CAUTION 32 use and maintenance Atlantic 125/250 Release the brake lever and accelerate, by turning the throttle twistgrip slightly; the vehicle will start moving. Do not move off abruptly after starting the engine from cold. Ride at low speed until covering several kilometres. RUNNING-IN WARNING Do not flip the throttle open abruptly After covering the first 1000 km (625 mi), perform the checks listed in the "post running-in" column of the "PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART" (see pages 39-43). Failure to perform 34 use and maintenance Atlantic 125/250 WARNING when the engine is running at low speed, both during and after the running-in period. 0-100 km (0-62 mi) Apply the brakes gently and avoid hard, prolonged braking until covering the first 100 km (62 mi). This will allow the brake pad lining to wear in properly rubbing on the brake discs. 0-500 km (0-312 mi) Never exceed 80% of top speed during the first 500 km (312 mi). After the first 1000 km (625 mi), progresively increase speed until reaching max. performance. Park the vehicle on firm and level ground to prevent it falling over. Do not lean the vehicle against walls and do not lay it down 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 with the key inserted into the ignition switch. Do not sit on the vehicle when the stand is down. Stop WARNING the vehicle, (STOPPING). see above 6 SUGGESTIONS TO AVOID THEFT 4 5 1 Do not use any "brake lock" devices. [. . . ] Place a suitable support under the vehicle to keep wheels off the ground. Store the vehicle in dry place, without heating, away from sunlight and with steady temperature. Wrap and tie a plastic bag around the exhaust pipe opening to keep moisture out. Avoid using plastic or waterproof materials. AFTER STORAGE Uncover and clean the vehicle, see page 64 (CLEANING). [. . . ]