APRILIA scarabeo 100 4t User Manual
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use and maintenance Scarabeo 50
- Scarabeo 100 4T
ENGINE OIL
100
In four-stroke engines oil is used to lubri-
cate the valve gear components, the crank-
shaft bearings and the power plant.
cate the valve gear components, the crank-
shaft bearings and the power plant.
A lack of engine oil can cause serious
damage to the engine.
damage to the engine.
In all four-stroke engines, oil deterioration
and consumption are, to some extent, nor-
mal. Oil consumption partly depends on the
riding conditions (e.g. constantly riding at full
throttle increases oil consumption).
The oil renewal intervals shown in the main-
tenance schedule are based on the engine
oil capacity and on an oil consumption av-
erage calculated according to standard
methods.
and consumption are, to some extent, nor-
mal. Oil consumption partly depends on the
riding conditions (e.g. constantly riding at full
throttle increases oil consumption).
The oil renewal intervals shown in the main-
tenance schedule are based on the engine
oil capacity and on an oil consumption av-
erage calculated according to standard
methods.
To ensure proper engine operation, we
recommend checking the oil level every
time the vehicle is used.
recommend checking the oil level every
time the vehicle is used.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the engine oil level every 2000 km
(1250 mi).
(1250 mi).
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Position the vehicle on the centre stand as
described on page 46 (POSITIONING THE
VEHICLE ON THE CENTRE STAND).
described on page 46 (POSITIONING THE
VEHICLE ON THE CENTRE STAND).
Everytime the vehicle is used with the
engine cold, check the oil level that must
be between the MAX and MIN level marks.
engine cold, check the oil level that must
be between the MAX and MIN level marks.
The MAX level mark indicates an amount of
oil of about 850 cc.
oil of about 850 cc.
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
TOPPING UP THE ENGINE OIL
Top up with engine oil after 2000 km (1250
mi).
mi).
Top up with fresh oil after checking the
level. Never exceed the MAX level mark.
level. Never exceed the MAX level mark.
Have the oil checked and topped up at your
aprilia
Official Dealer every 2000 km
(1250 mi).
CAUTION
If the oil level is checked after the vehicle
has been used, thus with engine hot, the
level may be lower; to check the oil correct
level, wait for at least 10 minutes after stop-
ping the engine.
has been used, thus with engine hot, the
level may be lower; to check the oil correct
level, wait for at least 10 minutes after stop-
ping the engine.