APRILIA ATLANTIC 500, Workshop Manual

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Engine
chap. 3
3-5
3
Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
Slide out the rubber protection (21) and disconnect
the connector of the engine oil pressure sensor (22).
Unscrew and remove the starter relay cable fastening
nut (23) and slide out the cable (24).
Unscrew and remove the two screws (25) that fix the
starter motor to the casing and free the relevant
grounding cables.
Disconnect the connector (26) of the fuel injection
positive cable.
The following operations require the assistance of
a second operator, because of the weight and size
of the components and motorcycle.
Agree beforehand on how to divide up the tasks
(the tasks are marked as follows: those marked
“A” are to be done by the first operator and those
marked “B” by the second operator), the proce-
dure to follow. This procedure is designed to
ensure the safety of both mechanics.
PROCEED WITH GREAT CARE.
WARNING
21
22
26
23
WARNING
The size and weight of the motorcycle may cause
it to tilt dangerously during the lifting, with the
possibility of the whole motorcycle tipping over.
PROCEED WITH CARE AND MAKE SURE YOU
ARE ABLE TO BEAR THE WEIGHT OF THE
MOTORCYCLE.
Remove the rear wheel, see (REMOVING THE REAR
WHEEL).
“
A ” Grip the frame, lift the rear part of the vehicle and
maintain it in this position, using belts if required.
25
24