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Page 1: ...use maintenance book SCARABEO 50 aprilia part 8202248...

Page 2: ...genuine spare parts accessories and oth er products and for help with specific prob lems please contact your Local aprilia Dealer or service center These profes sionals will be able to promptly and a...

Page 3: ...m aWARNING The exhaust fumes contain carbon mon oxide a poisonous gas that can cause loss of consciousness and even death 3 Keep gasoline away from children Gaso line is also poisonous Never attempt t...

Page 4: ...ut a visible flame The coolant ethylene glycol can cause skin irritation and is poisonous if swal lowed Coolant and coolant water mixtures are sweet to the taste and brightly colored therefore are hig...

Page 5: ...btain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline 2 2 5 4 3 53 4 6 Rules of the road vary from country to coun try It is essential that you understand in ad vance the rules of the ro...

Page 6: ...fles header pipes or any other com ponent which conducts exhaust gases b Removal or puncturing of any part of the intake system c Lack of proper maintenance d Replacing any moving part of the vehi cle...

Page 7: ...steering head to be able read it it is necessary to remove the front cover see p 73 RE MOVING THE FRONT COVER 2 4 4 4 6 4 4 5 2 Description of the vehicle identification number V I N stamped on the ce...

Page 8: ...8 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 0 3 4 4 7 2 3 6 3...

Page 9: ...9 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 Ref Description 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 Ref Description...

Page 10: ...10 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 8 9 10 Muffler stamping Ref Description 11 12 13 14 Ref Description...

Page 11: ...11 185 miles whichever first oc curs Class III vehicles 280 cm and larger for a period of use of five 5 years or 30 000 kilometers 18 641 miles whichever first occurs If an emission related part on y...

Page 12: ...ifornia Air Resources Board Any part or parts replaced under this warranty shall be come the property of aprilia In the State of California only emission related warranted parts are specifically defin...

Page 13: ...arranty does not cover inconvenience or loss of use of the motorcycle or transportation of the motorcycle to or from the aprilia dealer aprilia SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER EXPENSES LOSS OR DAMAG...

Page 14: ...TIONAL INFORMATION Any re placement part that is equivalent in perfor mance and durability may be used in the performance of any maintenance or re pairs However aprilia is not liable for these parts T...

Page 15: ...it remove the inspection cover see p 74 REMOVING THE IN SPECTION COVER These data indicate YEAR year of manufacture Y 1 2 I M modification code A B C COUNTRY CODE country of homolo gation I UK A and a...

Page 16: ...3 42 TIRES 44 AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ON 45 CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2 45 EXHAUST SILENCER 45 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 46 PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS 47 STARTING 48 RIDING 50 RUNNING IN 52 STOPPING 52 PARKING 53...

Page 17: ...safe drive...

Page 18: ...ost states prohibit the operation of this size vehicle on freeways or expressways be sure that it is legal to use your vehicle before you take any particular road A new vehicle must be carefully broke...

Page 19: ...stream of cars or trucks in front of you In case of accident motorcycles scooters and mopeds do not provide the same de gree of protection ensured by automobiles The legs in particular are exposed the...

Page 20: ...he engine using the engine stop switch located near the throttle grip on the right handlebar Never use your vehicle if the throttle does not automatically fully return to the idle position when the th...

Page 21: ...e hicle as well as its performance and ser viceability Any modification which affects performance or safety voids your warranty completely For the reasons stated above the failure to comply with the t...

Page 22: ...ly reduced Under these conditions all handling of the vehi cle must be done gradually and smoothly Sudden acceleration braking or turning may make you lose control of your vehicle When traction is red...

Page 23: ...lective vest or clothing with reflective sections sewn into the jacket pants and gloves Be particular aware of approaching automobiles and trucks that might be trying to turn left in front of you Many...

Page 24: ...le hamper the operation of the controls and reduce the distance from the ground and the angle of inclination in turns Avoid using accessories that hamper ac cess to the controls since this can prolong...

Page 25: ...nd espe cially on acceleration Therefore you should avoid hard acceleration and hard braking Many accidents are caused by in experienced riders carrying passengers Remember that allowance must be made...

Page 26: ...d maintenance Scarabeo 50 22 4 4 43 9 1 Horn 2 Rear brake reservoir 3 Fuse carrier 4 Battery 5 Saddle lock 6 Center stand 7 Kick starter 8 Passenger left footrest retractable 9 Air cleaner 10 Inspecti...

Page 27: ...ank 3 2 stroke oil filler cap 4 Fuel filler cap 5 Ignition switch steering lock 6 Glove compartment 7 Bag hook 8 Frame number cover 9 Front brake reservoir 10 Fuel tank 11 Passenger right footrest ret...

Page 28: ...truments and indicators 6 Right rear view mirror 7 Front brake lever 8 Throttle grip 9 Electrical controls on the right side of the handlebar 10 Ignition switch steering lock n m s 3425 43 4 23 11 Fue...

Page 29: ...the starter button is depressed this indicates that the warning system bulb is burned out and must be replaced before riding The light goes out after the engine starts as long as there is sufficient...

Page 30: ...moved to the a the high beam is illumi nated the dashboard and parking lights remain on 2 DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH c To indicate the turn to the left move the switch to the left to indicate the tur...

Page 31: ...king emergency always kill the engine using the engine stop switch located near the throt tle grip on the right handlebar Never use your vehicle if the throttle does not automatically fully return to...

Page 32: ...ERATION To lock the steering Place the vehicle on the stand see p 53 PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND Turn the handlebar completely leftwards Turn the key 2 to position m OFF and press it Release the...

Page 33: ...e compartment Introduce the ignition key in the lock 3 and rotate it clockwise To lock the compartment Introduce the ignition key rotate it clock wise and push it at the same time then rotate the key...

Page 34: ...ions in volving the fuel system in a well venti lated area with the engine off Do not refuel or do any maintenance on the fuel system with the engine running Do not smoke while refueling or near fuel...

Page 35: ...e only unleaded gasoline minimum oc tane rating R M 2 method 90 aCAUTION Never use leaded gasoline This will destroy the catalytic converter as well as void your warranty FUEL TANK CAPACITY reserve in...

Page 36: ...p the 2 stroke oil tank See instructions for topping up below aWARNING If the 2 stroke oil supply is exhausted the engine will seize This can cause an upset with consequent risk of serious injury or e...

Page 37: ...oil aWARNING Do not fill the tank completely The 2 stroke oil should never be higher than the bottom of the rim of the filler neck Using a clean funnel fill the tank to the appropriate level with 2 s...

Page 38: ...hese warnings may lead to a serious accident with consequent risk of seri ous injury or even death 3 NOTE For the version with rear drum brake 3 the following information refers to the front disc brak...

Page 39: ...3 NOTE For the version with rear drum brake 3 the following information refers to the front disc brake only NOTE This vehicle is provided with front and rear disc brakes with separate hydrau lic syste...

Page 40: ...oir exceeds the MIN mark stamped on the glass gauge 2 If the fluid does not reach the MIN mark aCAUTION When the disc pads wear out the level of the fluid decreases progressively to compensate for the...

Page 41: ...Do not add any additives or other sub stances to the brake fluid aWARNING Use only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from a clean sealed container Never reuse used brake fluid NOTE In order to reach the MAX leve...

Page 42: ...and make sure that the wheel turns freely after the lever has been released Ride the vehicle ensuring that the rear brake is working properly aWARNING If the adjuster 1 can be screwed com pletely on t...

Page 43: ...eel 7 turns freely aCAUTION 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 w...

Page 44: ...cle if the tire wear in dicators show that the tire is worn out Failure to heed this warning can lead to an accident with subsequent serious in jury or even death Some types of tires homologated for t...

Page 45: ...the exhaust system clean as well as eliminating harmful ex haust emissions To ensure that the catalytic converter will have a long life and function as intended greatly reducing possible problems caus...

Page 46: ...overturn with consequent seri ous injuries or even death aWARNING If the throttle sticks open it may cause a collision with another vehicle or an upset If the throttle sticks kill the engine with the...

Page 47: ...hubs for cracks looseness or damage Do not ride the vehicle if there is even the slightest defect in either of the wheels 44 TIRES Brake levers Make sure they work smoothly and are properly lubricated...

Page 48: ...PERIOD OF INACTIVITY NOTE To avoid discharging the battery and possibly damaging the starter do not keep the starter button depressed for more than 5 or 10 seconds If the engine does not start in this...

Page 49: ...epeat the operation until the engine starts STARTING WITH A FLOODED ENGINE If for some reason the engine fails to start after several attempts it is possible that the engine may be flooded That is the...

Page 50: ...een repaired and works perfectly Failure to obey this warning can lead to a runaway with seri ously injuries or even death aWARNING In the event of a throttle sticking emer gency always kill the engin...

Page 51: ...raking at the last moment This can cause you to lose control of your vehicle If the brakes are operated continuously on downhill grades the discs and pads will overheat reducing the braking effi cienc...

Page 52: ...changes It is also important that during the run in peri od the suspension and brakes be treated gently to allow the mating parts to bed Therefore avoid hard braking high speeds or very bumpy roads du...

Page 53: ...the engine stop switch 1 to the m OFF position aCAUTION Do not leave the ignition on if you have stopped the engine by moving the en gine stop switch to the m OFF posi tion as this will discharge the...

Page 54: ...swinging arm If possible use the appropriate aprilia Body Guard armored cable or an ad ditional anti theft device Make sure that all legal requirements reg istration license plates insurance etc are i...

Page 55: ...tenance operations de scribed in this manual can usually be per formed by the user However in some cases specific tools and technical exper tise may be required Do not hesitate to contact your Local a...

Page 56: ...After running in 300 mi 500 km Every 2 500 mi 4 000 km or 12 months Every 5 000 mi 8 000 km or 24 months Battery Tightness of the bat tery terminals electrolyte level Spark plug Air cleaner Accelerat...

Page 57: ...slack Wheel bearings Brake discs Piston rings every 7 500 mi 12 000 km Mixer accelerator operation General operation of the vehicle Braking systems Rear brake cam pin greasing t Brake fluid every 2 y...

Page 58: ...r receipts for parts you purchase Owner Name Owner Address Owner Telephone Number Vehicle Identification Number V I N frame number see p 62 IDENTIFICA TION DATA Engine Number see p 62 IDENTIFICA TION...

Page 59: ...59 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 Date Odometer reading Maintenance Performed Dealer Stamp Follow Follow...

Page 60: ...60 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 Date Odometer reading Maintenance Performed Dealer Stamp Follow Follow...

Page 61: ...61 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 Date Odometer reading Maintenance Performed Dealer Stamp Follow...

Page 62: ...nd countries it is against the law to alter the Vehicle Identification Number V I N You can incur severe penalties by doing this Also this will immediately invalidate your warranty FRAME NUMBER The fr...

Page 63: ...ing element it is neces sary to remove the whole filter casing from the vehicle REMOVAL Place the vehicle on the center stand Unscrew and remove the two screws 1 Unscrew and remove the screw 2 to geth...

Page 64: ...ace the support 1 under the vehicle and a spongy cloth between them so that the front wheel can move freely and the vehicle cannot fall down Place a support 2 under the tire in such a way as to keep t...

Page 65: ...ight rod Push in the axle 4 completely and tight en it to its appropriate tightening torque Axle 4 tightening torque 36 17 ftlb 50 Nm Remove the support 2 from under the tire Remove the support 1 from...

Page 66: ...r tube is properly installed Inflate the rear tire correctly see p 44 TIRES NOTE To unscrew the wheel nut 1 it is necessary to lock the rotation of the wheel Pull the rear brake lever 2 completely the...

Page 67: ...r after the first 300 mi 500 km and then every 1 250 mi 2 000 km The amount of wear that the brake pads experience depends on how the vehicle is used how aggressively it is driven and the condition of...

Page 68: ...THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND Pull the rear brake lever 1 completely and keep it pulled Check the position of the rear brake shoe wear indicator 2 aCAUTION If the rear brake shoe wear indicator 2 is posit...

Page 69: ...thus observing an incorrect slack Repeat the previous operation more than once Fore and aft slack should be no consid erable If slack at the axle is consider able arrange to have your vehicle re paire...

Page 70: ...lly read p 55 MAINTENANCE The vehicle is equipped with two switches stoplight switch on the rear brake lever 3 stoplight switch on the front brake lever 4 To reach the switches Remove the front handle...

Page 71: ...y reach room temperature in order to avoid burns Unscrew and remove the three screws 1 Remove the protection cover 2 aCAUTION If the additional flange 3 is provided do not unscrew the screws 4 and 5 b...

Page 72: ...stable It may cause damage to bystanders and other property as well as being dam aged itself aWARNING Before carring out the following opera tions let the engine and the exhaust si lencer cool down un...

Page 73: ...n the cable guide 3 correctly Loosen the screw 4 of the air manifold clamp Grasp the air manifold along with its clamp and pull it free of the carburetor thus removing the complete air cleaner casing...

Page 74: ...CAUTION Handle the plastic and painted compo nents with care and avoid scraping or damaging them Remove the front handlebar cover 5 taking care not to break the tangs NOTE Upon reassembly make sure th...

Page 75: ...eassembly first install the central tangs then next the side tangs NOTE Before installing the three screws 3 make sure that the holes in the foot board and the screw seats are aligned 2 6 4 44 29 8 Ca...

Page 76: ...revolution counter to the spark plug cable Start the engine The idle speed must be adjusted at 1800 rpm 100 rpm This is sufficiently fast to keep the engine running smoothly but suf ficiently slow to...

Page 77: ...hen the throttle grip is released Contact your Local aprilia Dealer for repairs Failure to heed this warning can lead to a serious accident and subsequent injury or even death The play of the throttle...

Page 78: ...y clean the spark plug with a proprietary spark plug clean er and a stainless steel brush Using compressed air carefully blow out the spark plug after you have cleaned it Inspect for cracks on the ins...

Page 79: ...oom is proper ly ventilated Do not inhale the gases released during charging Do not per mit any open flames sparks or ciga rettes or any other source of heat any where near the battery while it is cha...

Page 80: ...not corroded or covered with deposits covered with neutral grease or Vaseline If it is necessary to clean the battery termi nals Make sure that the ignition switch 4 is in m OFF position Disconnect fi...

Page 81: ...ther source of heat During the recharging or the use make sure that the room is properly ventilated and avoid inhaling the gases released during the recharging Check the electrolyte level see beside C...

Page 82: ...ignition switch 2 in the m OFF position Remove the inspection cover see p 74 REMOVING THE INSPECTION COVER Remove the fuse 1 and inspect the fila ment 3 If it is open the fuse must be replaced Replac...

Page 83: ...nsequent risk of serious injury or even death NOTE The procedure described here is in compliance with the Italian standard that establishes the maximum height of the headlight beam For vehicles used i...

Page 84: ...To adjust the beam Remove the front handlebar cover see p 74 REMOVING THE FRONT HAN DLEBAR COVER aCAUTION Handle with care Take care not to damage the electric wires NOTE Do not completely unscrew nor...

Page 85: ...sary to avoid any obstacle and to adapt to the poorer visibility that inevitably results from darkness Failure to observe this warning can cause you to collide with another object with consequent risk...

Page 86: ...ging a bulb check the fuse see p 82 CHANGING FUSES Place the vehicle on the center stand see p 53 PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND Unscrew and remove the screw 3 NOTE While removing the lens use extra...

Page 87: ...positioning them incorrectly during reassembly Extract the appropriate bulb socket Extract the bulb and replace it with one of the same type DASHBOARD LIGHTING BULBS NOTE Extract the bulb sockets one...

Page 88: ...stoplight switches see p 70 CHECKING THE SWITCHES To change the bulb Place the vehicle on the center stand see p 53 PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND Unscrew and remove the two screws 1 NOTE While remo...

Page 89: ...the screw 1 Remove the cover 2 from its seat NOTE While replacing the cover 2 po sition the cable 3 correctly ensuring that the cover 2 may be perfectly assembled aCAUTION While removing a bulb socke...

Page 90: ...re proceeding make sure that the room in which you are working is prop erly ventilated Do not inhale fuel vapours Do not smoke or allow open flames near the vehicle while you are draining the fuel DIS...

Page 91: ...G LOCKING THE SADDLE To drain the carburetor completely Remove the filter casing see p 73 RE MOVING THE COMPLETE AIR CLEAN ER CASING Put the free end of the pipe 4 into a clean receptacle Open the car...

Page 92: ...lish with silicone wax only after hav ing carefully washed your vehicle Do not use polishing pastes on matt paints Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun light especially during the summer when the pai...

Page 93: ...KING THE STAND Remove the battery see p 80 REMOV ING THE BATTERY and p 80 BAT TERY STORAGE Wash and dry the vehicle see p 92 CLEANING Polish the painted surfaces with wax Inflate the tires see p 44 TI...

Page 94: ...Min ground clearance 6 10 in 155 mm Curb weight 187 22 lb 85 kg ENGINE Type 2 stroke with controlled ignition Number of cylinders 1 Total displacement 3 01 cu in 49 26 cm Bore stroke 1 57 in 1 54 in 4...

Page 95: ...rmissible wheel loads GAWR front 163 00 lb 74 kg rear 420 70 lb 191 kg These two weights Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and Gross Axle Vehicle Weight Rating GAWR are stamped on the certi fication pl...

Page 96: ...brake 7 48 in 190 mm with hydraulic actuation WHEEL RIMS Type light alloy Front 1 60 x 16 Rear 1 85 x 16 FRONT TIRE Type Pirelli Metzeler Cheng Shin Eurosawatech Size 2 50 x 16 42J 70 90 16 42 M infl...

Page 97: ...0 5 0 6 mm ELECTRIC SYSTEM Battery 12 V 4 Ah Fuse 7 5 A Generator with permanent magnet 12 V 85 W BULBS Low high beam 12 V 35 35 W Direction indicators 12 V 10 W Rear parking light stoplight 12 V 5 2...

Page 98: ...these can be mixed as indicated below SAE 10W 0F A 5W 67 of the volume 0F A 20W 33 of the volume or FORK 5W 67 of the volume FORK 20W 33 of the volume SAE 15W 0F A 5W 33 of the volume 0F A 20W 67 of t...

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Page 103: ...17 Right dimmer switch 18 Left dimmer switch 19 Ignition switch steering lock 20 Control diode 21 22 Flasher 23 Dashboard 24 25 2 stroke oil reserve warning light 26 Dashboard light 27 Fuel level ins...

Page 104: ...s p a wishes to thank its customers for the purchase of this vehicle Do not dispose of oil fuel polluting substances and components in the envi ronment Do not keep the engine running if it isn t neces...

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