APRILIA RS 125, Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
RS 125
1.3. DANGEROUS ELEMENTS
1.3.1. WARNINGS CONCERNING FUEL, LUBRICANTS, COOLAND AND OTHER COMPONENT PARTS
FUEL
DANGER
The fuel used to operate engines is highly flammable and becomes explosive under particular
conditions.
Refuelling and engine service should take place in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do
not smoke when refuelling or in the proximity of sources of fuel vapours. Avoid contact with bare
flames, sources of sparks or any other source which may ignite the fuel or lead to explosion.
Take care not to spill fuel out of the filler, or it may ignite when in contact with hot engine parts. In the
event of accidental fuel spillage, make sure the affected area is fully dry before starting the engine. Fuel
expands from heat and when left under direct sunlight.
Never fill the fuel tank up to the rim. Tighten the filler cap securely after each refuelling.
Avoid contact with skin. Do not inhale vapours. Do not swallow fuel. Do not transfer fuel between
different containers using a hose.
DO NOT RELEASE FUEL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Use only premium grade unleaded petrol, min. O.N. 95 (N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.).
LUBRICANTS
DANGER
A good lubrication ensures the vehicle safety.
Failure to keep the lubricants at the recommended level or the use of a non-suitable new and clean type
of lubricant can lead to the engine or gearbox seizure, thus leading to serious accidents, personal
injury or even death.
Gear oil may cause serious damage to the skin if handled daily and for long periods.
Wash your hands carefully after use.
Do not dispose of oil into the environment.
Take it to the filling station where you usually buy it or to an oil salvage center.
WARNING
When filling the vehicle with this oil, take care not to spill it out since it could damage the vehicle
paintwork.
In case of contact with oil, the tyres surface will become very slippery, thus becoming a serious danger
for your safety.
In case of leaks, do not use the vehicle. Check and trace the cause of leaks and proceed to repair.
FRONT FORK FLUID
DANGER
Front suspension response can be modified to a certain extent by changing damping settings and/or
selecting a particular grade of oil. Standard oil grade is SAE 20 W. Different oil grades can be selected
to obtain a particular suspension response. (Choose SAE 5W for a softer suspension, 20W for a stiffer
suspension).
The two grades can also be mixed in varying solutions to obtain the desired response.
F.A. or FORK has special properties, which enable them to retain virtually the same
viscosity regardless of temperature to give constant damping response.
(Recommended) front fork oil, see 1.8.1 .
BRAKE FLUID
NOTE This vehicle is fitted with front and rear disc brakes. Each braking system is operated by an independent hydraulic
circuit. The information provided below applies to both braking systems.
DANGER
Do not use the vehicle in case brakes are worn out or do not work properly! The brakes are the parts
that most ensure your safety and for this reason they must always be perfectly working. Failure to
comply with these recommendations will probably lead to a crash or an accident, with a consequent
risk of personal injury or death.
A wet surface reduces brakes efficiency.
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