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Maintenance
Maintenance Fundamentals
Pre-ride Inspection
To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to
perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure
that any problem you find is corrected. A
pre-ride inspection is a must, not only for
safety, but because having a breakdown, or
even a flat tyre, can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your vehicle:
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Fuel level - Fill fuel tank when necessary.
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P. 43
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Throttle - Check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions.
2
P. 91
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Engine oil level - Add engine oil if
necessary. Check for leaks.
2
P. 74
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Brakes - Check operation;
SCV125 II ID
Front: check brake fluid level and pads
wear.
2
P. 78, 79
Rear: check shoes wear and freeplay,
adjust if necessary.
2
P. 83, 80
SCV125 ID, III ID
Front and Rear: check shoes wear and
freeplay, adjust if necessary.
2
P. 89, 84
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Lights and horn - Check that lights,
indicators and horn function properly.
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SCV125 ID, III ID
Engine stop switch − Check for proper
function.
2
P. 29
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SCV125 II ID, III ID
Side stand ignition cut-off system - Check
for proper function.
2
P. 90
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Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air
pressure and adjust if necessary.
2
P. 61
