APRILIA SHIVER 900, Service Station Manual

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Recommended products
Piaggio Group recommends the products of its
"Castrol Official Partner" for the scheduled
maintenance of its vehicles.
Use lubricants and liquids having specifications
that are equivalent, or superior, to the recommen-
ded products. These indications also apply when
topping up fluid levels.
TABLE OF RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
Product Description Specifications
Engine oil 15W-50 Synthetic-based lubricant for four-stroke
engines.
SAE 15W-50, JASO MA, MA2; API SJ;
ACEA A3
Fork oil 10W Fork oil. SAE 10W
Brake fluid DOT 4 Synthetic brake fluid. SAE J 1703; FMVSS 116; ISO 4925; CU-
NA NC 956 DOT4
Anti-freeze liquid, ready to use, colour red Ethylene glycol antifreeze liquid with or-
ganic inhibition additives. Red, ready to
use.
ASTM D 3306 - ASTM D 4656 - ASTM D
4985 - CUNA NC 956-16
Lithium-based grease Lithium-calcium soap based grease colour - black, contains EP (Extreme
Pressure) additives, excellent water-re-
pellent properties
Spark plug
Periodically remove the spark plugs, clean them of carbon deposits and, if necessary, replace them.
CAUTION
EVEN IF A SINGLE SPARK PLUG REQUIRES REPLACING, ALWAYS REPLACE BOTH SPARK
PLUGS.
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Remove the saddle, tank, side panels and the radiator.
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Disconnect the ignition coil connectors
and remove the screw fixing the plugs
to the big end covers.
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