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use and maintenance Atlantic 500
WARNING
CAUTION
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To change, contact an aprilia dealer.
When changing the transmission oil,
make sure it does not come into contact
with the rear brake disc.
♦ Unscrew and extract the cap-dipstick (1).
♦ Unscrew and remove the transmission oil
drain screw (3).
♦ Let the transmission oil flow out
completely into an appropriately sized
container.
♦ Screw and tighten the transmission oil
drain screw (3).
♦ Top up the transmission with
approximately 250 cc of oil of the type
prescribed in the lubricant chart.
♦ Tighten the cap-dipstick (1).
♦ Check the transmission fluid level again
using the dipstick (1) and top up if
necessary, without ever exceeding the
“MAX” level.
When topping up and changing oil, use
new oil of the type indicated in the
LUBRICANT CHART on page 90.
AIR FILTER
Carefully read page 56 (MAINTENANCE).
You should clean and check the condition
of the air filter every 6000 km (3750 mi),
depending on use.
If the vehicle is used on dusty or wet roads,
clean or change the filter more frequently.
The filter element must be removed from the
vehicle for cleaning.
REMOVAL
♦ Place the vehicle on the center stand.
♦ Lift the saddle as described on page 39
(LOCKING/RELEASING THE SADDLE).
♦ Remove the safety clip (1).
♦ Slide out the pin (2) fastening the piston
to the air filter cover, as shown by the
arrow.
While removing the pin, be careful to
support the saddle to keep it from falling.
♦ Holding up the saddle, unscrew and
remove the six screws (3) fastening the
air filter cover to the saddle support lower
molded cover.
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