APRILIA ATLANTIC 500, Workshop Manual

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General information
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Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Keep strictly to the following instructions when repairing, disassembling or reassembling the motorcycle.
Never use a naked flame for any operation whatsoever.
Before starting any servicing or inspection job on the motorcycle, stop the engine, remove the key, wait
until the engine and exhaust have cooled down and, if possible, raise up the motorcycle, using the correct
equipment standing on a solid, level floor. Be especially careful about the parts of the engine and exhaust
that are still hot, to avoid burns.
Motorcycle parts are not edible; do not bite, suck, chew or swallow any of the motorcycle parts for any
reason whatsoever.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, follow the disassembly steps in reverse order when reassembling
units.
Do not run the engine in closed or badly ventilated rooms.
Handle gasoline, which is extremely flammable and highly explosive, with the utmost care.
Never use the fuel as a solvent to clean the motorcycle.
Always be careful about the safety of the others when two or more people are working at the same time.
– Only use genuine aprilia SPARE PARTS.
– Only use the recommended lubricants.
– Use, when necessary, the special tools designed for this vehicle.
– When tightening screws, nuts and bolts, start with the largest diameter or innermost fasteners, and tighten diago-
nally across their layout.
– Carefully clean all disassembled parts with a nonflammable detergent.
– Lubricate the parts (naturally, where possible) before refitting.
– Make sure that all parts have been refitted correctly.
– Always replace gaskets, grommets, circlips, O-rings and split pins with new ones.
– Mark the positions of all connection joints (pipes, cables, etc.) before disconnecting them, using a different
distinguishing mark.
Each piece must be clearly marked for easy identification during installation.
Never use a circlip twice.
When a circlip is removed from a shaft, it must be replaced with a new one.
When fitting a new circlip, take care not to stretch its ends any more than is strictly necessary to fit it to the
shaft.
After installing a circlip, make sure that it is completely and firmly inserted in its seat.
SPARE PARTS
Only use original aprilia Spare Parts. Original aprilia Spare Parts are high quality and have been designed and
built especially for aprilia vehicles.
The use of anything other than genuine aprilia spare parts may cause performance problems and damage
to the vehicle.
WARNING
CAUTION
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