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use and maintenance
Scarabeo 250
R
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Unscrew and remove the cap (1).
Coolant is toxic when ingested. Contact
with eyes or skin may cause irritation.
Do not put your fingers or any other
object into the filler opening to check if
there is coolant.
Never top up beyond the "MAX" level
mark or coolant will leak out when the
engine is running.
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Top up with coolant, see page 77
(LUBRICANT CHART) up to just below
the "
MAX
" mark.
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Refit the filler plug (1).
If coolant level drops too quickly or the
tank is empty, check the cooling circuit
for leaks. Have the repair carried out at
an
aprilia
Authorized dealer.
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Refit the front inspection cover, see
page 61 (REMOVING THE FRONT
INSPECTION COVER).
TIRES
This vehicle is equipped with tubeless tires.
Periodically check the tire inflation
pressure at room temperature, see
page 74 (TECHNICAL DATA).
Measuring pressure on hot tires will
lead to inaccurate measurement.
It is especially important to measure tire
pressure before and after a long trip.
Overinflated tires will not absorb bumps
when riding on rough road surfaces and
r e s u l t i n g v i b r a t i o n i s t r a n s f e r r e d
through the handlebar, giving a hard
ride and reducing tire grip, especially
during cornering.
Conversely, underinflation will put more
stress on the sidewalls (1) and the tire
may slip on the rim or even come off the
rim, leading to loss of control.
The tires could come off the rims under
hard braking.
Finally, the vehicle could skid during
cornering.
Inspect tire surface condition and check
for wear, as worn tires lead to poor
roadholding and handling.
Some of the tires approved for this
v e h i c l e a r e e q u i p p e d w i t h w e a r
indicators.
T h e r e a r e s e v e r a l k i n d s o f w e a r
indicators.
For more information on how to check
the tires for wear, contact your Dealer.
Visually inspect the tires for wear and
have them changed if worn.
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