APRILIA SPORTCITY 125, Manual

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use and maintenance
SportCity 125 - 200
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Coolant
CAUTION
Do not ride when coolant is below the
minimum level MIN.
Periodically check the coolant level and
every time after long trips; have the coolant
changed by an
aprilia Authorised Dealer
every 2 years.
WARNING
Coolant is toxic when ingested. Contact
with eyes or skin may cause irritation.
In the event of contact with eyes or skin,
rinse repeatedly with abundant water
and seek medical advice. In the event of
ingestion, induce vomiting, rinse mouth
and throat with abundant water and
seek medical advice immediately.
DO NOT RELEASE INTO THE ENVIRON-
MENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Take care not to spill coolant onto hot
engine parts. It may ignite and produce
invisible flames.
Wear latex gloves during servicing.
Have the coolant changed at an
aprilia
Authorised Dealer.
Coolant mixture is a 50% solution of water
and antifreeze.
This is the ideal solution for most operating
temperatures and provides good corrosion
protection.
This solution is also suited to the warm
season, as the mixture is less prone to
evaporative loss and will reduce the need
for top-ups.
In addition, less water evaporation means
fewer mineral salts depositing in the radia-
tor, which helps preserve the efficiency of
the cooling system.
When temperature drops below zero de-
grees centigrade, check the cooling sys-
tem frequently and add more antifreeze
(up to 60% maximum) to the solution. Use distilled water in the coolant mixture.
Tap water will damage the engine.
WARNING
Do not remove the expansion tank plug
(1) when the engine is hot, since cool-
ant is very hot and under pressure.
Contact with skin or clothes, may cause
severe scalding and/or damage.