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use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 

 - Scarabeo 100 4T

EXHAUST SILENCER

Tampering with the noise control system
is prohibited.

Owners are warned that the law may pro-
hibit:

– the removal or rendering inoperative by

any person, other than for purposes of
maintenance, repair or replacement, of any
device or element of design incorporated
into any new vehicle for the purpose of
noise control prior to its sale or delivery to
the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use;
and

– the use of the vehicle after such device or

element of design has been removed or
rendered inoperative by any person.

Check the exhaust silencer and the silencer
pipes, making sure that there are neither
signs of rust, nor holes and that the exhaust
system works effectively.

If the noise produced by the exhaust sys-
tem increases, immediately contact your

aprilia

 Official Dealer.

WARNING

AUTOMATIC LIGHT
SWITCHING VERSION 

Vehicles equipped with this device are rec-
ognizable by the ligths switching on auto-
matically when the engine is started.

For this reason the light switch has been re-
placed with a dimmer switch “

 - 

”.

The lights can be switched off only by stop-
ping the engine.

Before starting the vehicle, make sure that
the dimmer switch is in position “

” (front

low beam).

Summary of Contents for SCARABEO 100 4T - 06-2001 PART6

Page 1: ...KE FLUID recommendations Sudden resistance or clearance problems on the brake lever may be due to trou bles in the hydraulic system For any doubt regarding the perfect func tioning of the braking system and in case you are not able to carry out the usual checking operations contact your aprilia Official Dealer WARNING Pay special attention to the brake disc and friction material making sure that t...

Page 2: ...the front brake lever connection Periodi cally check the level in the brake fluid reser voir 1 and the pads wear see page 61 CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR Do not use the vehicle if the braking sys tem leaks fluid CHECKING To check the brake fluid level Position the vehicle on the centre stand on a solid and level surface Rotate the handlebar so that the fluid con tained in the brake reservoir 1 is p...

Page 3: ...atedly and check that the wheel is turning freely after releas ing the brake Check the braking efficiency If register 1 can be screwed completely the shoes may be worn out in this case go to page 62 CHECKING THE SHOES WEAR NOTE The brake shoes heating caused by the braking action may modify the play between the friction material and the drum and for this reason we suggest the play be checked also ...

Page 4: ...ss and the tyre itself may slip on the rim or it may become loose with consequent loss of control of the vehicle In case of sudden braking the tyres could even get out of the rims Further the ve hicle could skid while turning Check the surface and the wear of the tyres since tyres in bad conditions can impair both the grip and the controllabil ity of the vehicle Some types of tyres homologated for...

Page 5: ...t and should be carried out by qualified techni cians with appropriate tools For this reason it is advisable to have the above mentioned operations carried out by an aprilia Official Dealer or by a qualified tyre repairer If the tyres are new they may still be cov ered with a slippery film drive carefully for the first miles Do not oil the tyres with unsuitable fluids If the tyres are old even if ...

Page 6: ...nt of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person Check the exhaust silencer and the silencer pipes making sure that there are neither signs of rust nor holes and that the exhaust system works effectively If the noise produced by the exhaust sys tem increases immediately contact your aprilia Official Dealer WARNING AUTOMATIC LIGHT SWITCHING VERSION Vehicles equipped with this dev...

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