User manual ZIBRO QUASAR 180

[. . . ] QUASAR 50-100-125-180 aprilia part# 8202427 use and maintenance Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180 1 © 2004 Moto Laverda s. r. l. This symbol attached to the vehicle or in the manual indicates a potential risk of personal injury. Non-compliance with the indications given in the messages preceded by this symbol may result in major risks for your and other people's safety and for the vehicle! WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS GENERAL ADVICE Before starting the engine, read this manual thoroughly paying special attention to section "SAFE RIDING". Your and other people's safety largely depends on your reflexes and agility, but there are other key factors, such as your knowledge of the vehicle's operation and condition, as well as of the basic rules of "SAFE RIDING". [. . . ] RUNNING-IN Correct engine running-is essential to ensuring proper performance and durability. This will allow engine parts to be alternately loaded and unloaded, allowing them to cool down when unloaded. While it is important to put some stress on engine components during running-in, it is equally important to avoid extreme load conditions. completely when engine is running at low rpm. During the first 4 hours of operation, use the brakes gently and avoid harsh, prolonged braking. This will help the brake pads bed in properly against the brake discs and block friction material to settle onto brake drums. CAUTION It is possi125 180 ble to engage the reverse gear by pulling the rear brake lever and bringing the gear change lever (2) to (R) position. CAUTION It is possible to reach the best performance of the vehicle only when the first 20 l of fuel have been used. 32 use and maintenance Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180 50 SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT NEVER leave the key in the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle unattended, unused or simply parked. Park the vehicle in a safe place, possibly in a garage or at a guarded parking place. Make sure you have all the necessary documents with you and that the road tax has been paid. Write your personal data and telephone number in this page to help trace the vehicle back to you in the event it is stolen and subsequently recovered. TELEPHONE NO. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 100 2 125 180 2 STOPPING PARKING It is very important to select an adequate place to park your vehicle - observe local regulations and the indications given below. WARNING If you can, do not stop or slow down suddenly and avoid limit-braking. Release of the throttle. Gradually put on the brakes until the ve- WARNING Park the vehicle on firm and flat ground. Make sure that the vehicle and any of its parts that are still hot do not pose a burn risk for any persons nearby, especially children. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running or the key in the ignition switch. Engage the parking brake with the rear brake lever (1) and lock its position by engaging fastener (2). hicle stops. If you need to stop only briefly, keep at least one brake applied. CAUTION Use, whenever possible, the brake pedal that applies front and rear brakes at the same time thanks to a distribution frame, thus ensuring quick deceleration without the risk of locking the wheel. 100 125 180 CAUTION If left stranded, in an emergency, switch on the hazard lights. CAUTION In most cases, stolen vehicles are identified through the data written on the Owner's Manual. WARNING Make sure that the vehicle is stable. use and maintenance Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180 33 MAINTENANCE WARNING Risk of fire. Keep fuel and other flammable substances away from electric components. Before proceeding to service or inspect of the vehicle, stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition, wait for the engine and the exhaust system to cool down and, if possible, lift the vehicle using adequate lifting equipment placed on firm and level ground. Be careful not to touch hot engine and exhaust system parts that might burn you. Do not put any vehicle parts into your mouth: vehicle components are not edible and some of them are harmful or even toxic. CAUTION Unless expressly indicated otherwise, reassembly is a reversal of the disassembly procedure. Normally, scheduled maintenance can be carried out by the owner, although some operations may require specific tools and technical training. If you need assistance or technical advice, contact an Aprilia Authorised Dealer for guaranteed accurate, prompt service. We recommend having the vehicle roadtested at the Aprilia Authorised Dealer after repair or servicing. In addition, perform the "Pre-ride checks" after each maintenance operation, see page 29 (PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART). 34 use and maintenance Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE Aprilia Authorised Dealer(CAN BE CARRIED OUT BY THE USER AS WELL). KEY = check, clean and possibly lubricate, adjust, top up or replace, if needed; = clean; = replace; = adjust; = perform maintenance operations * monthly if you are riding in muddy or dusty conditions, on wet or rough road surfaces (off-road). Battery Spark plug Component Throttle and brake cables End of running-in (after 2 weeks) Monthly Every six months Every year Carburettor - idling Drive chain Air filter Engine oil filter Fuel indicator Light switch Brake light switches Brake fluid level Engine oil * 125 180 Every 10 hours of use: Check before every trip Tyre pressure Check before every trip Check before every trip Check before every trip CAUTION Perform maintenance operations more frequently than the indicated intervals if you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle is used for racing. Mixer oil reserve light Front brake drums/blocks Rear brake pad wear use and maintenance Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180 35 OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE Aprilia Authorised Dealer KEY = check, clean and possibly lubricate, adjust, top up or replace, if needed; = clean; = replace; = adjust; = perform maintenance operations * monthly if you are riding in muddy or dusty conditions, on wet or rough road surfaces (off-road). Drive chain Component Spark advance 125 180 End of running-in (after 2 weeks) Monthly Every six months Every year Transmission cables * Drive belt Steering tube bearing and steering play Clamps Fuel filter Clutch Vehicle operation Valve clearance 125 180 CAUTION Perform maintenance operations more frequently than the indicated intervals if you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle is used for racing. Grease Brake fluid Exhaust muffler/exhaust silencer Transmission fluid * Rear pulley pins Mobile & fixed front pulley Converter rollers Nut, bolt, screw tightening Battery terminals tightening Suspensions * Bleeding the brake system Fuel hose Brake hoses Brake disc wear Every two years 36 use and maintenance Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180 50 100 125 180 IDENTIFICATION DATA It is a good rule to report the frame and engine numbers in the space provided in this manual. [. . . ] Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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