use and maintenance
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If the tyres are new, they may still be
covered with a slippery film: ride
carefully for the first miles. Do not oil
the tyres with unsuitable fluids. Old
tyres, even if not completely worn
down, may become hard and provide
poor grip.
In this case, replace them.
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT (3):
front and rear 2 mm (“
”
3 mm), anyway
not less than required by the regulations in
force in the country where the vehicle is
used.
ENGINE OIL
WARNING
Prolonged or repeated contact with
engine oil may cause severe skin
damage.
Wash your hands carefully after use.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE OIL IN THE
ENVIRONMENT.
Dispose of engine oil - stored in a
sealed container - through the nearest
waste oil reclamation firm or through
the supplier.
In case any maintenance operation
should be required, it is advisable to
use latex gloves.
CAUTION
If the light “
” comes on during regular
engine operation and on the same time
even the symbol “
” is on, it means
that the engine oil pressure in the
circuit is low
.
In this case, check the engine oil level,
see page 62 (CHECKING AND TOPPING
UP ENGINE OIL LEVEL); if the level is
n o t c o r r e c t , s t o p t h e e n g i n e
immediately and contact an
aprilia
Authorised Dealer.
CAUTION
Proceed with care.
Do not spill the oil!
Take care not to smear any component,
the area in which you are working and
the surrounding area. Remove any trace
of oil.
In case of leakage or malfunctions,
contact an
aprilia
Authorised Dealer.
Periodically check the engine oil level, see
page 62 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
ENGINE OIL LEVEL).
T o c h an ge en gi n e oi l , s e e p ag e 5 9
( R E G U L A R S E R V I C E I N T E R V A L S
CHART) and page 62 (CHECKING AND
TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL LEVEL).
NOTE
Use high-quality 15W – 50 oil,
see page 114 (LUBRICANT CHART).
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