APRILIA SR 125 - 1999, Manual

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31 use and maintenance SR 50 - SR 125 - SR 150
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CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
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WARNING
Check the coolant level and top up the
expansion tank with cold engine.
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Stop the engine and wait until it has
cooled down.
NOTE
Position the vehicle on firm and
flat ground.
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Remove the front cover, see p. 53 (RE-
MOVING THE FRONT COVER).
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Make sure that the level of the fluid con-
tained in the expansion tank (2) is includ-
ed between the “
MIN ” and “ MAX ” marks.
MIN = minimum level.
MAX = maximum level.
If not, proceed as follows:
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Loosen the filling cap (1) without remov-
ing it (give it half turn anticlockwise).
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Wait a few seconds in order to release
any residual pressure.
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Unscrew and remove the cap (1).
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WARNING
The coolant is noxious: do not swallow
it; if the coolant gets in contact with the
skin or the eyes, it can cause serious ir-
ritations.
Do not use your fingers or any other ob-
ject to check if there is enough coolant.
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CAUTION
While topping up, never exceed the
“MAX” level, otherwise the fluid will
flow out of the tank while the engine is
running.
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Top up with coolant, p. 84 (
.
x
LU-
BRICANT CHART) until reaching ap-
prox. the “
MAX ” notch
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Put back the filling cap (1).
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CAUTION
In case of excessive consumption of
coolant and in case the tank remains
empty, make sure that there are no
leaks in the circuit.
Have it repaired by an
APRILIA
Official
Dealer.
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Put back the front cover, see p. 53 (RE-
MOVING THE FRONT COVER).