APRILIA RALLY 50, Manual

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use and maintenance Rally 50
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Ride the vehicle, ensure that the rear
brake is working properly.
a
WARNING
If the adjuster (1) can be screwed com-
pletely on the rear brake cable, or the in-
dicator pointer (2) points beyond the
reference tooth (3), the brake shoes are
w o r n o u t . I n t h i s c a s e , s e e p . 6 7
(CHECKING THE SHOE WEAR
3
).
NOTE
Heat that is generated during nor-
mal use of the brakes will change the clear-
ance between the brake shoe and the
drum. Because of this, you should check
the clearance with the brakes at normal op-
erating temperature.
◆
Test the brakes after any adjustment to
ensure that they function properly.
a
WARNING
After you have checked the brakes for
function, it is necessary to ensure that
there is adequate clearance between the
brake shoes and the rear wheels.
Carry out this check with the engine at
rest.
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Stop the vehicle, see p. 50 (STOPPING).
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Move the engine stop switch (4) to position
“
m
” (OFF).
◆
Rotate the key (5) and move the ignition
switch (6) to position “
m
” (OFF).
◆
Place the vehicle on the center stand.
a
WARNING
When the engine is hot, be careful not
to burn yourself while carrying out the
following operations.
◆
Working from the left rear side of the ve-
hicle, manually rotate the wheel and en-
sure that it turns freely.
If necessary:
◆
Loosen the adjuster (1), making sure that
the wheel turns freely.
a
CAUTION
After servicing the brakes, always check
them for function. If the stroke of the le-
ver is excessive, or if you detect that the
effectiveness of the brakes is reduced in
any way, have your vehicle serviced by
your Local
APRILIA
Delear.
It may be necessary to have your dealer
bleed the system, or there may be some
other problem with the brake system.
Never ride your vehicle in traffic immedi-
ately after servicing the brakes. Always
apply the brake lever several times before
riding your vehicle. Then, try your vehi-
cle in a parking lot or other safe area with
little traffic to ensure that the brakes are
working properly. Failure to observe this
warning can lead to a serious accident
with subsequent serious injury or death.