APRILIA ATLANTIC 500, Руководство по ремонту

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General information
chap. 1
1-6
Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
TRANSMISSION OIL
Transmission oil can cause serious skin damage if handled on a daily basis over a long period of time.
You are advised to wash your hands thoroughly after handling the oil.
Do not dispose of the oil in drains, watercourses or the soil.
Take the oil to (or have it collected by) the nearest used oil disposal agency or the supplier.
You are advised to wear rubber gloves when carrying out maintenance work.
Change the transmission oil after the first 625 miles (1000 Km) and then every 15,000 miles (24000 km) (see
engine workshop manual).
BRAKE FLUID
Brake fluid can cause irritation if it comes into contact with the skin or eyes.
Thoroughly wash any parts of the body that come into contact with the fluid and contact an eye specialist
or doctor if the fluid comes into contact with the eyes.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE FLUID IN DRAINS, WATER COURSES OR THE SOIL.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Avoid splashing brake fluid on the plastic or painted parts of the motorcycle, as it will cause damage.
Check the brake fluid level every 3,750 miles (6000 km), (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP THE FRONT BRAKE
FLUID); change the fluid every two years, (CHANGING THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID).
WARNING
WARNING
Do not use fluids other than those specified and do not top up with different fluids, as this will damage the
braking system.
Do not use fluids that have been stored in old containers or that have been open for a long time.
Sudden variations in the play or looseness of the brake levers are caused by problems in the hydraulic
circuits.
Check very carefully to ensure that there is no oil or grease on the brake discs and friction gaskets, espe-
cially after servicing or inspections.
Check that the brake hoses are not twisted or worn.
Make sure no water or dust gets into the circuit accidentally.
You are advised to wear rubber gloves when working on the hydraulic circuit.
FORK OIL
Fork oilcan cause serious skin damage if handled on a daily basis over a long period of time.
You are advised to wash your hands thoroughly after handling the oil.
Do not dispose of the oil in drains, water courses or the soil.
Take the oil to (or have it collected by) the nearest used oil disposal agency or the supplier.
You are advised to wear rubber gloves when carrying out maintenance work.
Altering the setting of the dampers and/or the viscosity of the oil in them could partially change the re-
sponsiveness of the suspension.
The viscosity grades can be chosen on the basis of the kind of ride wanted for the motorcycle.
CAUTION
WARNING