APRILIA SCARABEO 500 - 2002 User Manual

use and maintenance Scarabeo 500
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CHECKING AND TOPPING UP OIL
LEVEL
Read page 26 (LUBRICANTS), page 41
(MAINTENANCE) and page 75
(LUBRICANT CHART).
CHECKING LEVEL
NOTE Place the vehicle on firm and
level ground.
◆ Place the vehicle on the centre stand.
WARNING
The engine and exhaust system
components stay hot for some time
after the engine has been stopped.
Wear heat gloves before handling these
components or allow for the engine and
the exhaust system to cool down.
◆ Stop the engine and let it cool down.
This will allow the oil to settle into the oil
pan and cool down.
NOTE Accurate oil level measurement
is only ensured when the above
procedures are observed.
◆ Unscrew and extract the plug/dipstick
(1).
◆ Clean the part in contact with the oil with
a clean cloth.
◆ Tighten the plug/dipstick (1) fully into the
filler opening (2).
◆ Extract the plug/dipstick (1) again and
check oil level on the dipstick:
MAX = maximum level;
MIN = minimum level.
The difference between the MAX and MIN
level is about:
– 400 cc
◆ Correct level is achieved when the oil
reaches or is just below the dipstick
MAX level mark.
CAUTION
Oil level must be between the MAX and
MIN level marks. Incorrect oil level will
cause severe engine damage.
◆ Top up if needed.
TOPPING UP
◆ Pour a small quantity of oil into the filler
opening (2). Allow one minute for oil to
flow into the crankcase.
◆ Check level and top up if needed.
◆ Top up with small quantities of oil until
obtaining the correct level.
◆ When finished, tighten the plug/dipstick
(1).
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle when lubricant
levels are low or lubricant has become
contaminated. Use specified lubricants
only. Improper lubrication will lead to
moving parts fretting, resulting in
irreparable damage.
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MINMAX
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APRILIA SCARABEO 500 - 2002 Specifications

General

Brand	APRILIA
Model	SCARABEO 500 - 2002
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English