APRILIA RS 250 - 1997

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RS 250

aprilia part# 8102854

Main Page

Safety Warnings2
Technical Information2
Table of Contents4
Basic Safety Rules6
Clothing9
Accessories10
Load10
Arrangement of the Main Elements12
Key12
Arrangement of the Instruments/Controls14
Instruments and Indicators15
Instruments and Indicators Table16
Multifunction Computer18
Segment Operation Check18
Switching from Km to MI18
Setting the Instantaneous, Maximum and Average Speed19
Setting the Red Line Threshold20
Multifunction (Right Display)21
Standard Setting Coolant Temperature and Digital Clock21
Battery Voltage - VBATT21
Setting the Hour22
Setting the Minutes22
Setting C or F22
Chronometer23
Main Independent Controls24
Controls on the Left Part of the Handlebar24
Controls on the Right Part of the Handlebar25
Engine Stop Switch25
Headlight Switch25
High Beam Signalling Push Button25
Ignition Switch26
Steering Lock26
Operation26
Auxiliary Equipment27
Removing the Passenger Seat27
Crash Helmet Hook27
Glove/Tool Kit Compartment28
Special Tools28
Rear Mudguard Extension28
Main Components29
Fuel29
Transmission Oil29
Brake Fluid30
Disc Brakes30
Front Brake31
Rear Brake32
Mixer Oil Tank33
Adjusting the Front Brake Control Lever34
Adjusting the Rear Brake34
Adjusting the Clutch35
Coolant36
Checking and Topping up37
Tyres38
Catalytic Silencers38
Minimum Tread Depth Limit38
Instructions for Use39
Preliminary Checking Operations39
Starting40
Starting after a Long Period of Inactivity41
Starting with Flooded Engine41
Starting with Cold Engine41
If the Engine Starts41
Departure and Drive42
To Engage the Second Gear43
Running-In45
Stopping45
Parking46
Positioning the Vehicle on the Stand46
Suggestions to Prevent Theft46
Maintenance47
Regular Service Intervals Chart48
Identification Data50
Engine Number50
Frame Number50
Positioning the Vehicle on the Rear Support Stand51
Positioning the Vehicle on the Front Support Stand51
Checking the Transmission Oil Level and Topping up52
Changing the Transmission Oil53
To Change the Oil53
Front Wheel54
Reassembly55
Rear Wheel56
Drive Chain58
Checking the Slack58
Checking the Wear of Chain, Pinion and Crown59
Lubrication and Cleaning59
Removing the Rider Saddle60
Removing the Fuel Tank61
Air Cleaner62
Bleeding the Mixer Oil63
Inspecting the Front and Rear Suspensions64
Front Suspension64
Adjusting the Front Fork64
Rear Suspension66
Adjusting the Rear Shock Absorber66
Checking the Brake Pad Wear68
Idling Adjustment69
Adjusting the Acceleration Control69
Adjusting the Cold Start Control69
Spark Plugs70
Recommended Spark Plugs70
Battery71
Removing the Battery72
Checking the Electrolyte Level72
Recharging the Battery73
Installing the Battery73
Long Inactivity of the Battery73
Changing the Fuses74
Checking the Side Stand and the Safety Switch75
Checking the Switches76
Adjusting the Vertical Headlight Beam77
Bulbs77
Changing the Headlight Bulbs78
Parking Light Bulb78
High Beam Bulb78
Changing the Front/Rear Direction Indicator Bulbs79
Low Beam Bulb79
Changing the Rear Light Bulb80
Transport81
Draining the Fuel Tank81
Cleaning82
Long Periods of Inactivity83
After a Period of Inactivity83
Technical Data84
Lubrication Chart88
Wiring Diagram92
Cable Colours93

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Brand	APRILIA
Model	RS 250 - 1997
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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