Main Components; Fuel - APRILIA SCARABEO 250 Mode D'emploi

MAIN COMPONENTS

FUEL

Gasoline is extremely flammable and in
s o m e c o n d i t i o n s c a n
explosive. Therefore, it is necessary to
refuel and carry out maintenance
operations involving the fuel system in
a well ventilated area with the engine
off.
D o n o t r e f u e l o r p e r f o r m a n y
maintenance on the fuel system with
the engine running. Do not smoke while
refueling or near fuel vapors.
Never allow any portion of the fuel
system to come in contact with naked
flames, sparks or other heat sources.
Be careful to avoid spilling fuel when
you are refueling. Spilled fuel may ignite
when it comes in contact with a hot
engine or exhaust system surfaces. If
you accidentally spill some fuel, make
sure that it is wiped up or completely
evaporated before starting the vehicle.
Since gasoline expands in the fuel tank
when the vehicle is sitting in the open
sun, never fill the tank completely to the
b r i m . L e a v e a t l e a s t o n e i n c h o f
expansion space.
Avoid any contact of the fuel with your
skin, and avoid inhalation of fuel
vapors. Never attempt to siphon fuel
from one container to another using
your mouth as suction for a siphon
hose.
G a s o l i n e
carcinogenic and contains chemical
substances that cause birth defects and
o t h e r r e p r o d u c t i v e p r o b l e m s . I f
b e c o m e
gasoline should be accidentally spilled
on the skin or clothes, immediately
wash off with soap and water and
change your clothes.
Should gasoline accidentally come in
contact with your eyes, flush with a
l a r g e q u a n t i t y o f w a t e r a n d s e e k
p r o f e s s i o n a l m e d i c a l a s s i s t a n c e
immediately. Should you accidentally
get gasoline into your mouth, do not
induce vomiting. Drink a large quantity
o f m i l k o r c l e a r w a t e r a n d s e e k
p r o f e s s i o n a l m e d i c a l a s s i s t a n c e
immediately.
Never attempt to siphon fuel from one
container to another using your mouth as
suction for a siphon hose.
If your vehicle overturns, it will leak
gasoline which is extremely flammable.
F l a m e s o r s p a r k s m a y i g n i t e t h e
gasoline, which will not only destroy the
vehicle but also could cause serious
damage to surrounding property and
serious injury or even death.
A L W A YS K E E P G A S O L I N E A W A Y
FROM CHILDREN.
DISPOSE OF UNWANTED GASOLINE
PROPERLY. DO NOT DUMP IT INTO
STORM SEWERS OR INTO A SINK OR
TOILET.
i s p o i s o n o u s a n d
Always use DIN 51 607 high grade,
unleaded gasoline, minimum octane
number 95
(N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.). FUEL
TANK CAPACITY
(reserve included): 2.35 US gal (8.9
TANK RESERVE: 0.53 US gal (2
To refuel, proceed as follows:
u Place the vehicle on the center stand.
u Lift the saddle, see
(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT).
u Unscrew and remove the fuel filler cap
(1).
u Refuel.
After refuelling, put back the fuel filler
cap (1) in the correct position.
u Put back the fuel filler cap (1).
u Lower and lock the saddle, see page 33
(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT).
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