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use and maintenance SL mille
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WARNING
Before departure, always carry out a
preliminary checking of the vehicle to
make sure that it functions correctly
and safely, see beside (PRELIMINARY
CHECKING OPERATIONS). The non-
performance of these checking opera-
tions can cause severe personal inju-
ries or damages to the vehicle.
Do not hesitate to consult your
APRILIA
Official Dealer in case there is some-
thing you do not understand about the
functioning of some controls or in case
you suspect or discover some irregular-
ities.
It does not take long to carry out a
check-up and this operation ensures
you much more safety.
NOTE
This vehicle is set so that any
anomaly can be detected in real time and
stored by the electronic unit.
a
CAUTION
If the writing “
(),
” is displayed during
the normal operation of the engine, this
means that the electronic unit has de-
tected an anomaly.
In many cases, the engine keeps run-
ning with reduced performance levels;
immediately contact an
APRILIA
Official
Dealer.
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Component
Check
Page
Front and rear disc
brakes
Check the functioning, the idle stroke of the control levers, the
fluid level and make sure there are no leaks. Check the wear
of the pads. If necessary, top up the fluid tank.
31, 32,
33, 67
Accelerator
Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to
open and close it completely, in all steering positions.
If necessary, adjust and/or lubricate it.
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Engine oil
Check and/or top up if necessary.
39, 55
Wheel/tyres
Check the tyre surface, the inflation pressure, wear and tear
and any damage. Remove any foreign matter that may be
stuck in the tread grooves.
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Brake levers
Make sure that they work smoothly. Lubricate the articulations
and adjust the stroke if necessary.
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Clutch
Check the operation of the clutch, the idle stroke of the control
lever, the fluid level and any leaks. If necessary, top up the
fluid; the clutch must operate without jerking and/or slipping.
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Steering
Make sure that the steering rotates smoothly, without any cle-
arance or slackening.
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Side stand
Make sure that it operates correctly. Make sure that when the
stand is let up or down there is no friction and that the spring
tension brings it back to its normal position. If necessary, lubri-
cate joints and hinges. Make sure that the safety switch oper-
ates correctly. If necessary, lubricate joints and hinges. Make
sure that the safety switch on the side stand operates correctly.
73, 78
Fastening elements
Make sure that the fastening elements are not loose.
If necessary, adjust or tighten them.
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Drive chain
Check the slack.
64, 65
Fuel tank
Check the level and refuel if necessary. Check the circuit for
leaks. Make sure that the fuel cap is correctly closed.
30, 66
Coolant
The coolant level in the expansion tank must be included
between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.
36, 37
Engine stop switch
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)
Make sure that it operates correctly.
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Lights, warning lights,
horn and electric
devices
Check the proper functioning of the acoustic and visual
devices. Change the bulbs or intervene in case of failure.
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