APRILIA SR 50 - 2003, Manual

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34 use and maintenance SR 50
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Make sure that the tyres always have their
valve sealing (2) caps on, to prevent them
from suddenly going flat.
Change, repair, maintenance and balancing
operations are very important and should
be carried out by qualified technicians with
appropriate tools.
For this reason, it is advisable to have the
above mentioned operations carried out by
an
aprilia Official Dealer or by a qualified
tyre repairer.
If the tyres are new, they may still be cov-
ered with a slippery film: drive carefully
for the first kilometres/miles. Do not oil
the tyres with unsuitable fluids.
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT (3)
front: ............................................... 1.5 mm
rear: ................................................ 1.5 mm
However, the minimum tread depth must not
be less than prescribed by regulations in
force in the country where the vehicle is
used.
CATALYTIC SILENCER
WARNING
Avoid parking the vehicle -catalytic version-
near dry brush wood or in places easily
accessible to children, as the catalytic
silencer becomes extremely hot during use;
be very careful and avoid any kind of contact
before it has completely cooled down.
The catalytic vehicle is fitted with a silencer
with metal catalytic converter of the “platinum-
rhodium bivalent” type.
This device provides for the oxidation of the
CO (carbon monoxide) and of the HC
(unburned hydrocarbons) contained in the
exhaust gases, changing them into carbon
dioxide and steam, respectively.