8104823Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 1Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM2use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 2005 Piaggio & C. S.p.A. - Noale (VE)First edition: July 2005Reprint: September 2006/AProduced and printed by:VALLEY FORGE DECARavenna , Modena, TorinoDECA S.r.l.Registered Main OfficeVia Vincenzo Giardini, 1148022 Lugo (RA) - Italy -Tel. 0545-216611Fax 0545-216610www.vftis.comdeca@vftis.spx.comOn behalf of:Piaggio & C. S.p.A.via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - ItaliaTel. +39 - 041 58 29 111Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54www.aprilia.comFOREWORDNOTEThis manual is an important andintegralpart ofyourvehicle.Keepitwithyourvehicleatalltimes,evenifyourvehicle is resold.apriliahaspreparedthi smanual tosupplyyou,theuser,withcorrectandcurrent information.However , si nceapri l i aconst ant l yimproves the design of its vehicles, theremay be slight discrepancies between yourvehicleandthematerialgiveninthismanual. If you have any questions aboutyourvehicle,contactyourLocalapriliaDealer for the latest technical informationavailable from the factory.Fort est sandr epai rsnot expressl ydescribedinthismanual,topurchaseaprilia genuine spare parts, accessories,andotherproducts,andforhelpwithspecificproblems,pleasecontactyourLocalapriliaDealerorservicecenter.Theseprof essi onal swi l l beabl et opromptly and accurately help.Thank you for choosingaprilia. Have agreat ride!This manual is copyrighted in all countries,and reproduction of any part or the wholebyanymeansinprintorelectronicisstrictly prohibited.INTRODUCTIONThi smanual i sdi vi dedi ntosecti ons,chaptersandparagraphs,accordingtosubject. The procedures described are laidout in single operation, and each operationisindicatedbya u.Thenumberedpartsshowninthefiguresareidentifiedinthetext with the number in parentheses or withthe symbol representing them.Example:sectionMAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLSchapterSTEERING LOCKsafety warningNever attempt to place the ignition switchin the locked (LOCK) position whilethe vehicleis moving. This willcauselossofcontrolofthevehiclewithpossible subsequent accident, seriousinjury or even death.paragraphOPERATIONoperation To lock the steering: Turn the handlebar completely to the leftor to the right.position (2) Turn the key (2) to position .symbol Press the key and turn it to position . Remove the key.23use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RSAFETY WARNINGSThe following precautionary warnings areusedthroughoutthismanualinordertoconvey the following messages:Safetywarning.Whenyoufindthissymbolonthevehicleorinthe manual, be careful of the potentialrisk of personal injury. Non-compliancewi t ht hei ndi cat i onsgi veni nt hemessages preceded by this symbol mayresultingraverisksforyou,otherssafety and the vehicle itself!Indicates a potential hazard which mayresult in serious injury or even death.Indicates a potential hazard which mayresultinpersonal injuryor damagetothe vehicle or other property.NOTE The word "NOTE" in this manualpr ecedesi mpor t ant i nf or mat i onorinstructions.GENERAL SAFETY RULESCARBON MONOXIDEIfitisnecessarytolettheengineruninorder to perform work, make sure that thearea in which you are operating is properlyvent i l at ed. Neverrunt heengi nei nenclosed spaces.If it is necessary to workindoors,use anexhaust evacuation system.Theexhaustfumescontaincarbonmonoxide,apoisonousgasthatcancause loss of consciousness and evendeath.GASOLINEKeepgasol i neawayf r omchi l dr en.Gasoline is also poisonous. Never attempttosiphongasolineusingyourmouth.Neverallowgasolinetocomeincontactwith yourskin.Ifyoushouldaccidentallyspillgasolineonyourself,changeyourclothesimmediatelyandwashtheareawher et hegasol i newasspl ashedthoroughlywithsoapandwarmwater.Should you accidentally swallow gasoline,do not induce vomiting.Drink large quantities of clear water or milkand immediately seek professional medicalassistance.Shouldyouaccidentallygetgasolineintoyoureyes,flushwithlargequant i t i esof cool , cl ear wat er andimmediatelyseekprofessionalmedicalassistance.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandbecomesexpl osi veunder cer t ai ncondi ti ons. KEEPGASOLI NEAWAYFROM CHILDREN.Misfirephenomenamayoccuratmorethan 1000 meters above sea level.Donotuseatmorethan1500metersabovesealeveland/orwithexternaltemperaturelowerthan-10Cbecausestarting problems may occur.HOT COMPONENTSTheengineandallpartsoftheexhaustsystem,aswellasthebrakingsystem,become very hot and remain so for sometimeafter the vehicle andthe engine arestopped. Before handling any component ofyour vehicle after riding, make sure that ithas cooled sufficiently to be safe to handle.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 3Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM4use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RUSED ENGINE OILUselatexglovesforthemaintenanceoperations that require contact with usedoil. Prolonged or repeated contact withengi neoi l maycausesevereski ndamage, including skin cancer. Althoughthis is unlikely unless you handle used oilonadailybasis,itisadvisabletothoroughly wash your hands with soapand water after handling used oil.KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.BRAKE FLUIDBrakefluidisextremelypoisonous.Neveringestorswallowbrakefluid.Shouldbrakefluidaccidentallybeswallowed,drinklargequantitiesofmilkorclearwaterandimmediatelyseek professional medicalassistance.Brake fluid is highly destructive of skinand eye tissue. Should you accidentallyspill brake fluid on yourself, remove thecontaminated clothing, wash your bodywith soap and warm water immediatelyandimmediatelyseekprofessionalmedi cal assi st ance. Shoul dyouaccidentally splash brake fluid into youreyes, flush with a large quantity of cool,cl earwaterandi mmedi atel yseekprofessional medical assistance.KEEPBRAKEFLUI DAWAYFROMCHILDREN.COOLANTIncertainconditions,theethyleneglycolcont ai nedi nt heengi necool ant i sflammable; its flame is invisible, but burnsmay occur in any case.Avoid spilling the engine coolant on theexhaust syst emor onengi necomponents.They maybehot enough tocause thecoolanttoigniteandburnwithoutavisible flame.The coolant (ethylene glycol) can causeski nirritationandispoisonousi fswallowed.Coolant and coolant/water mixtures aresweet to the taste and brightly colored,thereforehighlyattractivetopetsandchildren. Take extra precautions to keepnewandusedcoolantoutofreachofchildren and animals.KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.Risk of burn.Donotremovetheradiatorcapwhenthe engine is hot. Wait until the enginehascompl etel ycool eddown. Thecoolantisunderpressureandmaysplash out and cause burns.BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS AND ELECTROLYTEThebat t er ygi vesof f t oxi candexpl osi vegases;keepci garettes,fl amesandsparksawayfromthebattery.Provideadequateventilationwhenoperati ngorrechargi ngthebattery.Duringrechargingoruse,makesurethat the room is properly ventilated andavoi di nhal i ngthegasesrel easedduring recharging.Thebatterycontainssulfuricacid(electrolyte).Contactwiththeskinoreyes may cause serious burns. Alwayswear protective clothing, rubber gloves,and tight fitting goggles or a face shieldwhenworki ngaroundthebattery,especially when filling the battery witheither water or electrolyte.Incaseof contactwiththeskin, flushimmediatelywithplentyofwater.Incase of contact with the eyes, flush withplenty of water for at least 15 minutes.I mmedi at el yconsul t aheal t hprofessional.The electrolyte is poisonous.I f t heel ect r ol yt ei sacci dent al l yswallowed,drinklargequantitiesofwater or milk and then milk of magnesiaor vegetable oil. Immediately consult ahealth professional.KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 4Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM5use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS -GENERAL ADVICEBefore starting the engine, carefully read thismanualandinparticularthechapters"WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERALADVICE"and"SAFEDRIVE"seep.19.Your safety and that of those around youdepends not only on your skill as a rider, butalso your knowledge about your vehicle andabout riding safely. Therefore, it is essentialthatyoudonotoperateyourvehicleonpublic streets or highways until you havereceived instructions from a qualified safetyorganization, such as the Motorcycle SafetyFoundation, and are properly trained andlicensed.REPORTING OF DEFECTS THAT AFFECT SAFETYIf you believe that your vehicle has a defectwhich could cause a crash or result in injuryor death, you should immediately inform theNat i onal Hi ghwayTraf f i cSaf et yAdministration(NHTSA)inadditiontonotifyingaprilia. If the NHTSA receivessi mi l ar compl ai nt s, i t mayopenaninvestigation, andifitfindsthatasafetydefect exists in a group of vehicles, it mayorderarecal landremedycampai gn.However,theNHTSAcannotbecomeinvolved in individual problems between you,yourdealer,oraprilia.TocontacttheNHTSA, you may either call the Auto SafetyHotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or writet o: NHTSA, U. S. Depar t ment ofTransportation, Washington, D.C. 20590.Youcanalsoobtainotherinformationabout mot orvehi cl esaf et yf romt heHotline.ROAD REGULATIONS AND USE OF THE VEHICLERoadregulationsvaryfromcountrytocountry. It is essential that you understandin advance the regulations in the country inwhich your vehicle will be used.Thisvehiclehasbeendesignedandproducedforuseonevenandpavedroads or surfaces only. Do not use thevehicle on unpaved surfaces, in order toavoid overturning or other accidents.NOISE EMISSION WARRANTYaprilia s.p.a.warrants that this exhaustsystemattheti meofsal emeetsal lappl i cabl eU. S. EPAFederal noi sestandards.Thiswarrantyextendstothefirst person who buys this exhaust systemfor purposes other than resale, and to allsubsequent buyers.Warranty claims should be directed to:aprilia World Service USA, Inc.140 E 45th Street, 17C New York, NY 10012 Tel:877. 277.4552(877.Aprilia) Fax: 001.212.380.4459INFORMATION ON THE NOISE AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMORIGIN OF THE EMISSIONSThe combustion process produces carbonmonoxide and hydrocarbons. The controlof hydrocarbons is very important, becauseundercertainconditi onstheyreacttoexposur et osunl i ght andpr oducephotochemical smog.Carbonmonoxidedoesnotreactinthesame way, but it is toxic and poisonous.aprilia utilizes "lean" carburetor settingsandot her syst emst or educet heproduct i onof carbonmonoxi deandhydrocarbons.EXHAUSTEMI SSI ONCONTROLSYSTEMTheExhaustEmissionControlSystemrequires "lean" carburetor settings, so noadjustmentsshouldbemadeexceptforidlespeedadjustmentsbymeansoftheappropriate screw.6use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RTAMPERING WARNINGTampering with the noise control system isprohi bi ted.Federal l awprohi bi tsthefollowing acts or causing of them:a) The removal or rendering inoperative byany person other than for purposesofmaintenance, repair, or replacement, ofanydevi ceor el ement of desi gnincorporatedintoanynewvehicleforthe purpose of noise control prior to itssal eor del i ver yt ot heul t i mat epurchaser or while it is in use, orb) The use of the vehicle after such deviceor element of design has been removedor rendered inoperative by any person.Actspresumedtoconstitutetamperinginclude:a) Removaloforpuncturingthemuffler,baffl es,headerpi pesoranyothercomponentwhichconductsexhaustgases.b) Removalorpuncturingofanypartofthe intake system.c) Lack of proper maintenance.d) Repl aci nganymovi ngpartofthevehicle, or parts of the exhaust or intakesystem,withpartsotherthanthosespecified by the manufacturer.Thisproductshouldbecheckedforrepairorreplacementifthevehiclenoi sehasi ncreasedsi gni fi cantl ythrough use. Otherwise, the owner maybecome subject to penalties under stateand local ordinances.PROBLEMSTHATMAYAFFECTTHEVEHICLE EMISSIONSIfanyofthefol l owi ngsymptomsareobserved,immediately haveyour vehicleinspectedandrepairedbyyourLocalaprilia Dealer.Symptoms: Difficult starting or stalling after starting. Irregular idle. Mi sf i r i ngor backf i r i ngdur i ngacceleration. After-burning (backfiring). Poorengi neperformance,reducedhandling, or poor fuel economy.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 6Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM7use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (V.I.N.) (FRAME NUMBER)Ever yvehi cl eproducedbyapriliareceivesavehicleidentificationnumber(V.I.N.) stamped: onthesteeringheadoftheframe(A),asshown above; and also: on the identification plate (B) located on thefront portion near the steering head of theframe.INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERDescriptionofthevehicleidentificationnumber (V.I.N.), stamped on the steeringheadof t hef r ame( A) andont heidentification plate (B).MEANING OF DIGITS1) Manufacturersidentificationalphanumeric code.2) Vehicle type.3) Model.4) Country the vehicle is intended for.5) #= Check digit number.6) Model year.7) Assembly plant code (N = NOALE-VE- , S = SCORZ -VE- ,0 = NOT SPECIFIED).8) Sequential serial number.Removetheinspectioncovertoreaddigits,(seepage 60(REMOVINGTHECENTRAL INSPECTION COVER).ABMANUFACTURED BY APRILIA S.P.A.GVWR: 375 KG (827 LB)GAWR: F. 124 KG (273 LB) WITH 110/80-16" 55P TIRE16 x 2.50 - DOT-D RIM, AT 200 KPA (29 PSI) COLDGAWR: R. 251 KG (554 LB) WITH 130/80-16" 64P TIRE16 x 3.00 - DOT-D RIM, AT 220 KPA (32 PSI) COLDTHIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERALMOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATEOF MANUFACTER SHOWN ABOVE.MOTORCYCLE-TDC-ZD4TDC00#6S000000Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 7Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM8use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RPOSITION OF THE WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS2113196 17 2111218162045781314 15 22109Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 8Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM9use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RRef. Description12345678910 11to be continuedRef. DescriptionTO FIND THE CERTIFICATIONLABEL , OPEN THE GLOVECOMPARTMENT AND REMOVETHE PLASTIC PANEL.SEE OWNER' S MANUAL.ATTENTION !MAXIMUM WEIGHT LOADALLOWED lbs 20 (kg9)WARNING!MAXIMUM WEIGHT LOADALLOWED lbs 7 (kg 3)WARNING!ATTENTION! STARTING PROCEDURESet on brakes and push START button.See owner's manual.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 9Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM10use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 R12 1314151617Ref. DescriptionSee owner's manual.Warm the engine up before using the vehicle.WARNING!WARNING!USE UNLEADED FUEL MINIMUMOCTANE RATING (R-M) 2 METHOD 90181920to be continuedRef. DescriptionScarabeo250USA.bookPage 10Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM11use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 PART 575.6, CONSUMER INFORMATION 2122Ref. Descriptionaprilia World Service USA, Inc.140 E 45th Street, 17C, New York, NY 10012Reporting Safety DefectsIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying aprilia World Service USA, Inc.If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot become involved in any individual problems between you, your dealer, or aprilia World Service USA, Inc.To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 or write to:NHTSAU.S. DEPARTMENT of TRANSPORTATION400 7th Street SW, (NVS-223) Washington, DC 20590You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.12use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RCALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEMFOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ONLY.The system consists of:1) 3-way connector2) "Y" connector 3) "Purge" valve4) Valve bracket 5) "Purge" valve support 6) Carbon filter7) Clamp d88) Gas hose.9) Gas hose.10) Clip M511) Clamp12) Fl angedhexagonal headscrewM5x1613) Clamp d10,114) Clamp d7615) Clamp d80,516) Fl angedhexagonal headscrewM6x4017) Bush18) Fl angedhexagonal headscrewM6x2519) Nut20) Clip M6secondary airsystemfrom carburetor410-201193881313199651277141618 171915to intakemanifoldScarabeo250USA.bookPage 12Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM13use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 aprilia s.p.a. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENTYOURWARRANTYRI GHTSANDOBLIGATIONSTheCalifornia Air Resources Board andaprilias.p.a.(hereinafteraprilia)arepleasedtoexplaintheemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyonyour1999andlatervehicle. InCalifornianewmotorvehiclesmustbedesigned,builtandequippedtomeettheState' sstri ngentanti -smogstandards.apriliamustwarranttheemission control system on your vehicle fortheperiods oftime listed belowprovidedtherehasbeennoabuse,negl ectorimproper maintenance of your vehicle.Your emission control system may includepartssuchasthecarburetororfuel -injectionsystem,theignitionsystem,catalytic converter andenginecomputer.Al soi ncl udedmaybehoses, bel t s,connectorsandotheremission-relatedassemblies.Whereawarrantableconditionexists,aprilia will repair your vehicle at no costtoyou,includingdiagnosis,partsandlabor.MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGEClass I vehicles (50-169 cm3): for a periodof use of five (5) years or 12,000 kilometers(7,456 miles), whichever first occurs.ClassIIvehicles(170to279cm3):foraperiodofuseoffive(5)yearsor18,000kilometers (11,185 miles), whichever firstoccurs.ClassIIIvehicles(280cm3andlarger): for a period of use of five (5) yearsor30,000ki l ometers(18,641mi l es),whicheverfirstoccurs.Ifanemission-relatedpartonyourvehicleisdefective,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbyaprilia.Thisisyouremissioncontrolsystem DEFECTS WARRANTY.OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES Ast hevehi cl eowner , youar eresponsible for performing the requiredmai ntenancel i stedi nyourowner' smanual. aprilia recommendsthat youretain all receipts covering maintenanceon y o u r vehicle, but aprilia cannotdeny w a r ranty solely for the lack ofreceipts or for your failure to ensure theper f or manceof al l schedul edmaintenance. You are responsible for presenting yourvehicles to an aprilia dealer as soon asa problem exists.The warranty repairsshouldbecompletedinareasonableamount of time, never over 30 days. Asthevehicleowner,youshouldbeawarethatapriliamaydenyyourwarrantycoverageifyourvehicleoraparthasfailedduetoabuse,neglect,impropermaintenanceorunapprovedmodifications.If you have any questions regarding yourwarrantyrightsandresponsibilities,youshouldcontactapriliaWorldServiceUSA,Inc.,140E45thStreet,17C,NewYork, NY 10012 or the U.S. EnviromentalProtection Agency, 2000 Traverwood AnnArbor,MI48105,ortheCaliforniaAirResources Board at P.O.Box 8001, 9528Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91734-8001.14use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 Raprilia s.p.a. LIMITED WARRANTY ON EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMaprilia s.p.a., Via G. Galilei, 1, 30033Noale(VE)Italy(hereinafteraprilia)warrantsthateachnew1999andlaterapriliamotorcycle,whichincludesasstandardequipmentaheadlight,taillightand stop-light, and is street legal:A. is designed, built and equipped so as toconformattheti meofi ni ti al retai lpurchase with all applicable regulationsoftheUnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency,andtheCaliforniaAir Resources Board; andB.isfreefromdefectsinmaterialandwor kmanshi pwhi chcausesuchmotorcycl etofai l toconformwi thapplicableregulationsoftheUnitedStates Environmental Protection Agencyof the California Air Resources Board fora period of use, depending on the enginedisplacement, of 6000 kilometers (3750mi l es), i f t hemot orcycl e' sengi nedisplacementislessthan50cubiccenti meters:of12,000ki l ometers(7,456miles),ifthemotorcycle'senginedisplacementislessthan170cubic centimeters: of 18,000 kilometers(11,185 miles), if the motorcycle's enginedisplacement is equal to or greater than170 cubic centimeters but less than 280cubi ccent i met er s; or of 30, 000ki l omet er s( 18, 641mi l es) , i f t hemotorcycle's engine displacement is 280cubic centimeters or greater; or 5 (five)yearsfromthedateofiniti al retai ldelivery, whichever first occurs.I. COVERAGE. Warranty defects shall beremediedduringcustomarybusinesshoursat anyaut hori zedapriliamotorcycledealerlocatedwithintheUnited States of America in compliancewiththeCleanAirActandapplicabler egul at i onsof t heUni t edSt at esEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyandthe California Air Resources Board. Anypart orpart srepl acedundert hi swarranty shall become theproperty ofaprilia.In the State of California only, emissionrelated warranted parts are specificallydef i nedbyt hest at e' sEmi ssi onWarrantyPartsList.Thesewarrantedparts are: carburetor and internal parts;intake manifold; fuel tank; fuel injectionsystem;sparkadvancemechanism;crankcasebreather;aircutoffvalves;fuel tank cap for evaporative emissioncontrolledmotorcycles;oilfiltercap;pressurecontrol val ve;fuel /vaporseparator;canister;igniters;breakergovernors; ignition coils; ignition wires;ignition points; condensers, and sparkplugsif failureoccurspriortothe firstscheduledreplacement;andhoses,clamps, fittings and tubing used directlyintheseparts.Sinceemissionrelatedpartsmayvaryfrommodeltomodel,certainmodelsmaynotcontainallofthese parts andcertain models maycontain functionally equivalent parts.IntheStateofCaliforniaonly,EmissionControlSystememergencyrepairs,asprovided for in the California AdministrativeCode, may be performed by otherthan anauthorized aprilia dealer. An emergencysi tuati onoccurswhenanauthori zedaprilia dealer is not reasonably available,a part is not available within 30 days, or arepair is not complete within 30 days. Anyrepl acement part canbeusedi nanemergency repair. aprilia will reimbursetheownerfortheexpenses,includingdi agnosi s, not t oexceedapri l i a' ssuggestedretailpriceforallwarrantedparts replaced and labor charges based onaprilia'srecommendedtimeallowancef or t hewar r ant yr epai r andt hegeographicallyappropriatehourlylaborrate. The owner may be required to keepreceipts and failed parts in order to receivecompensation.II. LIMITATIONS.ThisEmissionControlSystem warranty shall not cover any of thefollowing:A.Repairorreplacementrequiredasaresult of(1)accident,(2)misuse,(3)repairsimproperlyperformedorreplacements improperly installed,(4)useofreplacementpartsoraccessor i esnot conf or mi ngt oapri l i aspeci f i cat i onswhi chadversely affect performance and/or(5)useincompetitiveracingorrelatedevents.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 14Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM15use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RB.Inspections, replacementofparts andot her ser vi cesandadj ust ment srequired for required maintenance.C. Any motorcycle on which the odometermileagehasbeenchangedsothatact ual mi l eagecannot bereadi l ydetermined.III. LIMITED LIABILITYA.Thel i abi l i tyofapriliaunderthi sEmissionControlSystemWarrantyisl i mi tedsol el ytotheremedyi ngofdefects in material of workmanship byanauthori zedapriliamotorcycledealer at its place of business duringcust omar ybusi nesshour s. Thi swarranty does not cover inconvenienceorlossofuseofthemotorcycleortransportationofthemotorcycletoorfrom the aprilia dealer.apriliaSHALLNOTBELIABLEFORANYOTHEREXPENSES,LOSSORDAMAGE, WHETHERDI RECT,INCIDENTAL,CONSEQUENTIALOREXEMPLARY ARISING IN CONNECTIONWI THTHESALEORUSEOFORI NABI LI TYTOUSETHEapri l i aMOTORCYCLEFORANYPURPOSE.SOMESTATESDONOTALLOWTHEEXCLUSIONORLIMITATIONOFANYI NCI DENTALORCONSEQUENTI ALDAMAGES, SOTHEABOVELIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.B.NOEXPRESSEMISSIONCONTROLSYSTEMWARRANTYISGIVENBYapriliaEXCEPTASSPECIFICALLYSET FORTH HEREIN. ANY EMISSIONCONTROLSYSTEMWARRANTY,IMPLIEDBYLAW,INCLUDINGANYWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE, I SLI MI TEDTOTHEEXPRESSEMI SSI ONCONTROLSYSTEMWARRANTYTERMSSTATEDINTHISWARRANTY,THEFOREGOI NGSTATEMENTSOFWARRANTYAREEXCLUSIVEANDIN LIEU OFALL OTHER REMEDIES.SOMESTATESDONOTALLOWLIMITATIONSONHOWLONGANIMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THEABOVELI MI TATI ONSMAYNOTAPPLY TO YOU.C. Nodealerisauthorizedtomodify thisapriliaLi mi tedEmi ssi onControlSystem Warranty.IV.LEGALRIGHTS. THISWARRANTYGIVESYOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,ANDYOUMAYALSOHAVEOTHERRIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TOSTATE.V. THIS WARRANTY IS IN ADDITION TOTHEapriliaLIMITEDMOTORCYCLEWARRANTY.VI.ADDITIONALINFORMATION.Anyreplacementpartthatisequivalentinperformance and durability may be used intheperformanceofanymaintenanceorrepairs. However, aprilia is not liable forthese parts. The owner is responsible forthe perfomance of all required maintenace.Such maintenance may be performed at aservice establishment or by any individual.The warranty period begins on the date themotorcycleisdeliveredtoanultimatepurchaser.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 15Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM16use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RGENERAL INSTRUCTIONSTheoperationsprecededbythissymbolmustberepeatedalsoonthe opposite side of the vehicle.If not expressly indicated otherwise, for ther eassembl yof t heuni t sr epeat t hedisassembly operations in reverse order.The terms "right" and "left" are referred totheriderseatedonthevehicleinthenormal riding position.NOTEWhenaskingyourDealerforspare parts, specify the spare parts codei ndi cat edont heSPAREPARTSIDENTIFICATION LABEL.Writedowntheidentificationcodeinthespace here below, in order to remember italso in case of loss or deterioration of thelabel.The label is attached to the right beam oftheframe;toreadit,removetherighti nspect i oncover , seepage 60( REMOVI NGTHECENTRALINSPECTION COVER).Inthismanualthevariousversionsareindicated by the following symbols:HJoptionalVERSION:+Italy2Singapore4United KingdomPSlovenia>AustriaFIsraelMPortugaleSouth Korea(Finland-Malaysia$Belgium@ChileAGermany*CroatiaCFrance#Australia'SpainRUnited States of America)GreecegBrazil/Holland1South Africa6SwitzerlandKNew Zealand&Denmark%Canada,JapanScarabeo250USA.bookPage 16Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM17use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RGENERAL SUMMARYFOREWORD ..........................................................2INTRODUCTION....................................................2SAFETY WARNINGS.............................................3GENERAL SAFETY RULES..................................3CARBON MONOXIDE.....................................3GASOLINE ......................................................3HOT COMPONENTS ......................................3USED ENGINE OIL .........................................4BRAKE FLUID.................................................4COOLANT .......................................................4BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS AND ELECTROLYTE...............................................4WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE................................................5REPORTING OF DEFECTS THAT AFFECT SAFETY...........................................................5ROAD REGULATIONS AND USE OF THE VEHICLE .........................................................5NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY .....................5INFORMATION ON THE NOISE AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM..........................................................5TAMPERING WARNING.................................6VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(V.I.N.) (FRAME NUMBER).............................7INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER...7POSITION OF THE WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS...........................................................8CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM........................................................12aprilia s.p.a. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT ...........................13MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE ..................................................13OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES......................................13aprilia s.p.a. LIMITED WARRANTY ON EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM...................14GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS................................16GENERAL SUMMARY..................................17BASIC SAFETY RULES................................18CLOTHING....................................................23ACCESSORIES.............................................24LOAD.............................................................24ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ....26LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS.....28INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS....................28INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE.29MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS.....................30CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR............30CONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBAR .........30IGNITION SWITCH........................................31STEERING LOCK..........................................31AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT....................................32DIGITAL CLOCK ...........................................32BAG HOOK....................................................32ANTITHEFT HOOK .......................................33UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT..............33GLOVE COMPARTMENT .............................34ADJUSTABLE PASSENGER SEAT..............34TOOL KIT ......................................................34MAIN COMPONENTS..........................................35FUEL..............................................................35LUBRICANTS................................................36BRAKES ........................................................36BRAKE FLUID - Recommendations ..............37DISK BRAKES...............................................37COOLANT .....................................................38TIRES ............................................................40EXHAUST MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER 41PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS........44PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART ........................44STARTING.....................................................45MOVING OFF AND RIDING..........................47RUNNING-IN .................................................49STOPPING....................................................49PARKING.......................................................49PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND...50SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT........51MAINTENANCE ...................................................51PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART.............53IDENTIFICATION DATA................................55CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL LEVEL............................................................56AIR FILTER ...................................................57CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR 58INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS.............................................59ADJUSTING THE REAR SUSPENSION.......59REMOVING THE CENTRAL INSPECTION COVER..........................................................60REMOVING THE CENTRAL FAIRING..........60REMOVING THE FRONT COVER................61REMOVING THE FRONT INSPECTION COVER..........................................................61IDLING ADJUSTMENT..................................62ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE TWISTGRIP .62SPARK PLUG................................................63BATTERY ......................................................64LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY ........64EXTRACTING THE BATTERY CASE ...........65CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS ..........................................65REMOVING THE BATTERY..........................65CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL...........66CHARGING THE BATTERY..........................66INSTALLING THE BATTERY ........................66CHANGING THE FUSES ..............................67HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAM.......................................68BULBS ...........................................................68CHANGING THE TURN INDICATOR BULBS ...........................................................68CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS.........69CHANGING THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS ..........70TRANSPORT........................................................71DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ........................71CLEANING...........................................................72LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY.................73TECHNICAL DATA..............................................74LUBRICANT CHART .....................................77WIRING DIAGRAM - Scarabeo 250 ..............78KEY TO WIRING DIAGRAM - Scarabeo 25079AUTHORIZED DEALERS AND SERVICE CENTERS......................................................80Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 17Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM18use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RBASIC SAFETY RULESThe instructions given below cover normaloperationofyourvehicleandmustbecarefullyobserved.Byfollowingtheserules you will enhance your own safety andthesafetyofthosearoundyou.Youwillalsomaximizethelifeandutilityofyourvehicle.Twowheeledvehiclesobviouslydonotprovide some of the protection provided byautomobiles, therefore it isessential thatyouwear appropriateprotectiveclothing.Especially,neveroperateyourvehiclewithout wearing your helmet, gloves, eyeprotection, a heavy jacket, sturdy footwear,and sturdy full length pants.However,donotassumethateventhebest clothing and helmet will protect you intheeventofanupsetoracrashwithanother vehicle. At best, this gear providessomepr ot ect i onf r omscr apesandscratches,butverylittle,ifany,impactprotection.Be sure that you meet all the requirementsprescribed by local law, including driver'slicense, minimum age, training, insurance,taxes,vehicleregistration,licenseplate,etc.Whenyoufirstreceiveyourvehicle,practice by riding in areas where there islittle traffic. Do not attempt to ride in heavytraffic until you are thoroughly experiencedandri di ngyourvehi cl ehasbecomesecond nature to you.Moststatesprohibitthe operationofthissize vehicle on freeways or expressways,be sure that it is legal to use your vehiclebefore you take any particular road.A new vehicle must be carefully broken in,see page 49 (RUNNING-IN).Before starting the engine, make sure thatthebrakes,cl utch,transmi ssi onandthrottle controls function properly and thatthe fuel and oil supply is adequate.Theexhaustsystem,brakes,andsomeother parts of the vehicle become very hotduring operation. Do not touch any of theseparts. Some medicines or drugs, illegal orprescription,andalcoholsignificantlyincrease the risk of accidents. Do not ridewhi l eyouareunderthei nfl uenceofal cohol or dr ugs, bet heyi l l i ci t orprescription.Makesureyouareingoodphysical condition and not ill before ridingyour vehicle. Do not ride your vehicle whenyou are particularly tired or fatigued.Alcohol,drugsandfatigueareleadingcauses of vehicle accidents.Many accidents are caused by the rider'sinexperience and lackof training. Do notrideyourvehicleuntilyouhave receivedt r ai ni ngf r omar ecogni zedt r ai ni ngorganization such as the Motorcycle SafetyFoundati on.Rememberthatri di ngavehicle,thougheasyandfun,isquitedifferent from driving a car. Do not assumethatyoucanoperateyourvehiclesafelyj ust becauseyouar eacompet entautomobile driver.Neverlendyourvehicletoothersunlessyou are sure that they are competent andproperly licensed vehicle operators.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 18Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM19use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RObserve all rules of the road. Particularlypay attention to all warning, regulatory andinformational signs.Avoid showing off (i.e., popping wheelies).Especially observe speed limits, rememberthatroadcondi ti onschangewi ththeweatherandwetandicypavementsarepart i cul arl ydangerousf orvehi cl es,especi al l yi f youareri di ngt oof ast .Remember that automobile drivers have ahard time seeing vehicles, so always givethe automobile the right of way, even if it islegally yours.Beforechanginglane,l ookoveryourshouldertomakesurethatthewayiscl ear.Donotrel yexcl usi vel yontherearview mirror: you may miscalculate thedistanceandspeedofavehicle,oryoumay even not see it at all.Avoidobstaclesthatcoulddamagethevehicle or make you lose control.Do not tailgate. Do not attempt to increaseyourgasmileagebyfollowingintheslipstream of cars or trucks in front of you.In case of accident, motorcycles, scootersandmopedsdonotprovidethesamedegr eeof pr ot ect i onensur edbyautomobi l es.Legs,i nparti cul ar,areexposedtotheri skofbei ngi nj ured.However, the additional installation of legguardsmayactuallyincreasetheriskofinjuriesandtheirseriousnessincaseofaccident.Do not install leg guards available on themarket of spare parts and accessories.Non-compliancewiththeseinstructionsmayresultinseriousinjuriesorevendeath.Al waysri dewi t hbot hhandsont hehandlebars and feet on the footrests.Never shift gear without using the clutch, ifthe vehicle is so equipped. Do not operatet heshi f t l everort heot hercont rol ssuddenlyorabruptly.Suchmisusecandamagetheinternalcomponentsofthevehicleandconsequentlycauseseizure,lossofcontrol,accidentsandseriousinjuries or even death. Remain in the seatwhen you are riding.Do not stand up or attempt to stretch whileyou are riding your vehicle. If you need torest, pull over to the side of the road whenit can be safely done.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 19Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM20use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RIt is very important to your safety that yougive full attention to the riding task. Watchwhat you are doing, do not allow yourself tobedistractedbyothercars,peopleorthings on the roadside, etc. Never smoke,eat,drink,read,etc.whileridingyourvehicle.If you must consult a map, pull over when itcan be done safely.Useonlythevehicle'sspecificfuelsandlubricantsindicatedinthe"LUBRICANTCHART";checktheoil,fuelandcoolantlevels regularly.If you and your vehicle are involved in anaccident,ensurethattherehasbeennodamage to the control levers, tubes, wires,braking system and other vital parts. If yourvehicle isinvolved in an accident, takeitimmediately to your Local aprilia Dealerwho has the equipment and knowledge tocheckforaccidentaldamagewhichmaycompromise your safety.Your aprilia dealer is readyand able tohelp you with any safety problems that youmight have, but of course it is necessaryfor you to report any malfunctions to yourmechanic in order for him to help you.Do not use your vehicle if it is damaged. Adamaged vehicle may become unstable orpresent other problems which can increasethe risk of accident, and therefore seriousinjury or even death.COOLEROILScarabeo250USA.bookPage 20Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM21use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RDonotattempttomodifytheposition,angle or color of your license plate. Do notcover it with even a clear plastic covering.Do not modify any of the safety equipmentofyourvehicle,especiallysuchsafetyrelated items as turn indicators, rear viewmirrors, lights or horns.Anymodi fi cati ontoyourvehi cl ewi l linvalidate the warranty.Do not modify your engine in an attempt toincrease the horsepower. This can result inirreparable damage to the engine, as wellasdegradationoftheperformanceandhandling of the vehicle which could lead toan upset, and serious injury or even death.Haveyourvehi cl erepai redonl ywi thori gi nal part s, anduseonl yori gi nalaprilia or aprilia approved accessories.Theuseofaftermarketaccessoriesandparts can seriously compromise the safetyof your vehicle as well as its performanceand serviceability. Any modification whichaffectsperformanceorsafetyvoidsyourwarranty completely.Forthereasonsstatedabove,failuretocomplywiththetamperingprohibitionispunishedbylawwithappositesanctions(including the confiscation of the vehicle),which,accordingtothecase,canbecombined with the sanctions provided fornotusingthecrashhelmetand/orthelicenseplate,fortheviolationoffiscalobligations (ownership tax) and with penalsanctionsprovidedforusingthevehiclewithout driving license.Thi svehi cl ewasnotdesi gnedtobeequippedwithasidecar orto be used totow trailers or other vehicles.apriliadoes not manufacture sidecars ortrailersandthereforecannotpredicttheeffects of such accessories on themaneuverability or stability of the vehicle: itcanonlywarnthatsucheffectsmaybenegativeandthatanydamagetothevehicle components caused by the use ofsuchaccessorieswillnotbecoveredbythe warranty.A12345ONLY ORIGINALSScarabeo250USA.bookPage 21Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM22use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RNeverraceot hervehi cl eswi t hyourvehicle. Brake with both the front and rearbrakes.Theuseofonebrakeonlyforsudden braking may cause the vehicle toskid or make the riderlose controlof thevehicleitself.Whenridingdownasteephill, use the engine as a brake by selectingthe same gear, or a lower gear, than youwould use to climb the hill. Use front andrear brakes sparingly.Always ride at the appropriate speed andavoid unnecessary hard acceleration.This not only is safer, but also reduces fuelconsumption and increases the life of thevehicle.Ifyoumustrideyourvehicleinrainyweather, or on loose surfaces, rememberthattractionisgreatlyreduced.Underthese conditions, all handling of the vehiclemust be done gradually and smoothly.Suddenacceleration,brakingorturningmay make you lose control of your vehicle.When traction is reduced, accelerate andslowusingyourvehicle'senginebrakinginsofaraspossible.Avoidrapid,hardapplication of the brakes.Graduallyopenandclosethethrottletoavoid spinning or skidding the rear wheel.Onroughroadsurfaces,slowdownandride with particular care.Tr yt oavoi dwi deopent hr ot t l eaccelerations, unless they are necessaryfor such things as passing.Don't allow your engine to "lug", that is, runattoolowanrpm.Shiftdowntoalowergear. Also, don't over-rev the engine.Observetheredlineonthetachometer.Rememberthatexcessivelyaggressivecornering can cause your vehicle's tires tolose sideways traction, which can result inan upset and serious injury or even death.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 22Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM23use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RAlwaysobservepostedandstatutoryspeed limits,but do notassumethat youcan ride as fast as the speed limit under allroad conditions. Slowing down a little cangreatly increase your safety under all roadconditions.Donotrideyourvehicleoffroad.Do not tamper with the muffler system ortheemi ssi onscontrol systemofyourvehi cl e. Thi si snot onl ybadf ort heenvironment, it can subject you to seriouspenalties.CLOTHINGBefore riding your vehicle, ensure that yourridinggearisingoodcondition.Tobeeffective, your helmet must fit properly, andthe visor or other eye protection must beclean. Both research and experience haveshown that drivers of other vehicles oftendonotseevehiclesor riders. Inordertomake yourself more conspicuous to thesedrivers,wearbrightreflectiveclothing,such as a reflective vest, or clothing withreflectivesectionssewnintothejacket,pants and gloves. Be particularly aware ofapproaching automobilesandtrucksthatmight be trying to turn left in front of you.Many vehicle accidents are caused by anopposing automobile drivermaking a leftturn without warning in front of the vehicle.Inevitably, the driver will look right at you,yetswearthathedidnotseeyoubeforeturning directly into your path.Stay alert!Wear protective clothing, preferably in lightand/or reflecting colors. In this way you willmakeyourselfmorevisibletotheotherdrivers, notably reducing the risk of beingknocked down and being more protected incase of fall.Alwayswearyourcrashhelmet.Manyaccidentsare fatalbecause ofinjuries tothe head.This clothing should be very tightfitting andfastened at the wrists and ankles.Stri ngs,bel tsandti esshoul dnotbehangingloose;preventtheseandotherobjectsfrominterferingwithdrivingbygettingentangledwithmovingpartsordriving mechanisms.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 23Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM24use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RDo not carry sharp objects in your pocketsthatcouldbedangerousincaseofanupset,forexample,pensormechanicalpencils,etc.Also,makesurethatyourpassengers follow this recommendation.ACCESSORIESThe owner of the vehicle is responsible forthechoice,installationanduseofanyaccessory.Thei nst al l at i onof i nappr opr i at eaccessoriesortheoverloadingofthevehicle may result in the instability of thevehicleitselfandcauseaccidentswithconsequent risk of serious injuries or evendeath.Windshieldscouldbeparticularlydangerous, as they can break and injure orcut the rider in case of accident. In case ofdoubts withregardtoanyaccessory youwould like to install or any loadyou would like to carry, consult your Localaprilia Dealer beforehand.Avoidinstallingaccessoriesthatcoverhornsorlightsorthatcouldimpairtheirfunctions, limit the suspension stroke andthe steering angle, hamper the operation ofthe controls and reduce the distance fromthe ground and the angle of inclination inturns.Avoi dusingaccessoriesthathamperaccesstothecontrols,sincethiscanpr ol ongr eact i ont i mesdur i nganemergency.Bigfairingsandwindshieldsinstalledonthevehiclemayproduceaerodynamicforcesthatwillaffectthestabilityofthevehicleduringuse,especiallyathighspeeds.Make sure that anything you carry on yourvehicleissecurelyattached,andcannotcome loose and jam the wheels, forks, etc.Donotinstallanyelectricalaccessories,and do not modify the electrical system ofyour vehicle. Anything that could cause anelectricaloverloadorotherfaultcouldcausethevehicletosuddenlystop,thelightstodimorgoout,orthehornandother safety accessories not to work. Useonly aprilia genuine accessories.LOADDonotoverl oadyourvehi cl e.Attachluggage or packages as close as possibleto the center of your vehicle and distributetheloadfromsidetosideasevenlyaspossible, to keep imbalance to a minimum.Remember that loads tend to loosen withriding, so frequently check that your load issecure.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 24Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM25use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RDo not hang anything from your motorcyclehandlebars, fenders, or forks, because thiswillalterthehandlingofyourmotorcycleandcouldpreventyoufromavoidinganaccident. Failure to heed this warning maylead to an upset with consequent seriousinjury or even death.Donotridewithyourcrashhelmethungfrom the strap because it could easily foulthe wheels, fenders, or forks, causing anupsetandsubsequentseriousinjuryoreven death. Carry a passenger only if yourvehicleisequippedwithpassengerfootpegs,handgripsfor thepassenger tohold on to, and a passenger seat.Whencarryingapassenger,rememberthat your vehicle's handling is reduced, thatthe brakes are less efficient, and the centerof gravity is higher and further to the rear.Thismakesitmorelikelythatthefrontwheel wi l l comeupof f t hegr ound,especially on acceleration.Therefore, youshouldavoidhardaccelerationandhardbraking.Manyaccidentsarecausedbyinexperienced riders carrying passengers.Remember that allowance must be madefor the extra weight of the passenger for alldriving maneuvers.Avoid abrupt and excessive acceleration.Alwaysslowdownintimeandcalculatel onger st oppi ngandmaneuver i ngdistances.Non-compliancewiththeseinstructions may lead to the overturning ofthevehicleortootheraccidentswithconsequent serious injuries or even death.Nevercarrylooselypackeditems.Makesure that everything that you carry on yourvehicle is carefully secured.Do not carry packs that protrude from theluggage rack or that cover any of the signallights,theheadlight,orthehorn.Nevercarryanimalsorchildrenontheglovecompartment or on the luggage rack.Never exceed the labeled maximum loadfor each saddlebag.Overloading your vehicle seriously reducesitsstabilityandmaneuverabilityandcanlead to an upset with consequent seriousinjury or death.KG!Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 25Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM26use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RARRANGEMENTOFTHEMAINELEMENTSKEY1) Fuse carrier2) Battery3) Left rearview mirror4) Rear brake fluid reservoir5) Bag hook6) Coolant expansion tank plug 7) Expansion tank8) Air filter9) Antitheft hook (for the aprilia "Body-Guard" shielded cable J)10) Center stand 11) Side stand12) Left passenger footpeg 13) Engine oil filler plug14) Engine oil filler plug cover15) Front inspection coverScarabeo250USA.bookPage 26Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM27use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 R115KEY1) Crash helmet case2) Passenger grab handle3) Passenger seat4) Fuel tank5) Fuel tank filler plug6) Front brake fluid reservoir7) Ignitionswitch/steeringlock/seatunlocking8) Glove compartment 9) Center inspection cover10) Right rearview mirror11) Warning horn12) Spark plug13) Central fairing14) Right passenger footpeg15) Case opening blockScarabeo250USA.bookPage 27Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM28use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RLOCATIONOFINSTRUMENTS/CONTROLSKEY1) Electrical controls on the left side of the handlebar2) Combined brake lever (front + rear)3) Front brake lever4) Throttle grip5) Electrical controls on the right side of the handlebar6) INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS7) Ignition switch/steering lock ( - ~ - ) /seat unlocking (OPEN)INSTRUMENTSANDINDICATORSKEY1) Fuel level indicator ( s )2) Total miles odometer3) Digital clock4) Digital clock function and setting push buttons5) Speedometer6) Coolant temperature indicator ( ))7) Green right direction indicator warning light ( )8) Green low beam warning light ( ,) 9) Blue high beam warning light ( .)10) Red engine oil pressure warning light ( ~)11) Amber low fuel light ( s )12) Green left direction indicator warning light( )10 11 12 7 8 96 5 4 3 2 1Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 28Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM29use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RINSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLEDescription FunctionRight direction indicator warning light Blinks when the right direction indicator is on.Left direction indicator warning light Blinks when the left direction indicator is on.Engine oil pressure warning light ~Comes on when the ignition switch is set to "" with the engine stopped as a lamp test. If the lamp doesnot turn on at this time, it must be replaced. The warning light must go off when the engine is running.Ifthelightstaysonorcomesonduringnormaloperation,itmeansthat oil pressure in the circuit is too low. Stop the engine immediatelyand contact an aprilia Authorized Dealer.Total miles odometer Indicates the total number of miles covered.Speedometer Indicates road speed.High beam warning light. Comes on when the headlight high beam is on or when you flash the high beam (PASSING ).Low beam warning light, Comes on when the headlight is in low beam position.Low fuel warning lights Comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is 2 b.Fuel level indicatorsIndicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.When the pointer reaches the red area, the quantity of fuel left in the tank is 2 b. When the light comeson, refuel as soon as possible, see page 35 (FUEL).DIGITAL CLOCK Hour, date and seconds can be shown on the display, see page 32 (DIGITAL CLOCK).Coolant temperature indicator)It indicates the approximate temperature of the coolant in the engine.When the pointer starts moving beyond level "MIN", the temperature is sufficient for driving the vehicle.The normal running temperature range is indicated by the central area of the scale.If the pointer reaches the red area, stop the engine and check the coolant level, see page 38 (COOLANT).Exceeding the maximum coolant temperature allowed (red "max" area)may lead to severe engine damage.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 29Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM30use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RMAININDEPENDENTCONTROLSCONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBARNOTETheelectriccomponentsonlyoperate when the ignition switch is in the position.1) HORN BUTTON ( -) Press this button to operate the horn.2) TURN INDICATOR SWITCH ( )To indicate the turn to the left, move theswitch to the left; to indicate the turn tothe right, move the switch to the right.Press the switch to cancel the signal.3) DIMMERSWITCH( ,-.)/HIGHBEAMFLASHERPUSHBUTTON(PASSING) if the dimmer switch is in position .,the high beam comes on, while if it is inposition ,, the low beam comes on. Thehighbeamflasher isoperated bypressing the dimmer switch to position(PASSING).NOTEReleasethedimmerswitchtoturn off the high beam.CONTROLSONRI GHTHANDLEBARNOTETheelectriccomponentsonlyoperate when the ignition switch is in the position.1) START PUSHBUTTON ( )Whent hest ar t er but t on i spressed, the starter motor will crank theengine. For the starting procedure, seepage 45 (STARTING)2) ENGINE STOP SWITCH ( - ~)Do not operate the engine stop switch- ~ while riding.Thi sswi t chservesasasafetyoremergency switch.Withtheswitchinposition,itispossible to start the engine; the enginecan be stopped by moving the switch toposition ~.Wi t ht heengi nest oppedandt heignitionswitchinposition,thebattery may run down.Whent hevehi cl ehascomet oastandstillandyouhavestoppedtheengi ne, setthei gni ti onswi tchtoposition ~. 12Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 30Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM31use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RIGNITION SWITCHThe ignition switch (1) is positioned on theright side of the steering head.NOTE The key (2) operates the ignitionswitch / steering lock, the seat lock and theglove compartment lock.Twokeysaresuppliedtogetherwiththevehicle (one spare key).NOTEStorethesparekeyinasafeplace (other than on the vehicle).STEERING LOCKNeverturnthekeytopositionwhenriding,oryouwilllosecontrolofthevehicle.OPERATIONTo lock the steering:uTurn the handlebar fully to the left.uTurn the key (2) to position ~.The simple turning of the key, withoutanypressure,operatestheseatlockand not the steering lock.NOTETurnt hekeyandst eert hehandlebar at the same time.uPressthekey(2)andturnitcounterclockwise(totheleft),thensteerthehandl ebarsl owl y,unti l thekey(2)reaches position .uExtract the key.Position Function Key removalSteering lockThe steering is locked. It is not possible to start the engine or switch on the lights.It is possible to remove the key.~Neither the engine nor the lights will operate.It is possible to remove the key.The engine and the lights can be operated.It is not possible to remove the key.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 31Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM32use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RAUXILIARYEQUIPMENTDIGITAL CLOCKFunction description:uNormal display: hours and minutes.uDatedisplay:pressthepushbutton(1)once to display month and day.uSeconddisplay:pressthepushbutton(1) twice to display the seconds.NOTE Have clock battery changed at anaprilia Authorized Dealer.Setting: uPress the push button (2) once: date andtime will be displayed alternately.uMonth:pressthepushbutton(2)againand the month will be displayed on theleft (the rest disappears).Pressthepushbutton(1)tosetthedesired month.uDay: press the push button (2) again andthe day will be displayed on the right.Pressthepushbutton(1)tosetthedesired day.uHour: press the push button (2) again andthe time will be displayed on the left withletter "A" or "P" (A = AM, P = PM).Pressthepushbutton(1)tosetthedesired time.uMinutes: press the push button (2) againand the minutes will be displayed on theright.Pressthepushbutton(1)tosetthedesired minutes.Now the clock is set. Pressthepushbutton(2)andthenthepush button (1), again to return to normaloperation.BAG HOOKDo not hang excessively bulky bags orparcel st ot hehook, ast hi smayseriouslycompromisethevehicleshandling or the movement of your feet.The bag hook (3) is positioned on the frontpart of the inner shield.Maximum allowed weight: 1.5 kgScarabeo250USA.bookPage 32Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM33use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RANTITHEFT HOOKThe antitheft hook ( 1) is positioned on theleft side of the vehicle, near the passengerfootrest.To prevent the vehicle from being stolen, it isadvisabletosecureitwiththeaprilia"Body-Guard"shi el dedcabl e(2),available at any aprilia Authorized Dealer.Do not use the hook to lift the vehicle orfor any purpose other than securing thevehicle once it has been parked.UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEATOPERATIONTo unlock the seat, proceed as follows:uPosition the vehicle on the center stand.uInsertthekeyintheignitionswitch/steering lock.NOTE Turn the key (3) without pressingit.uTurnthekey(3)counterclockwiseuntilyou hear the snap that indicates that thelock is open.uTurn the key back to position ~.uRaise the seat (4).uTolocktheseat,lowerandpressit(withoutexertingtoomuchpressure),thus making the lock snap shut.Before leaving, make sure that the seatis properly locked.THE CRASH HELMET CASEuInsert the key in the helmet case lock.uTurn the key counter clockwise.uLift the helmet case cover (5).uTo lock the helmet case cover, lower andpressit(withoutapplyingtoomuchpressure), to make it snap shut.Makesurethehelmetcasecoverislocked securely before riding.5Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 33Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM34use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RGLOVE COMPARTMENTItisplacedunderthehandlebar,ontheinner part of the shield. To reach it:uInsert the key (1) in the lock.uTurn the key clockwise, pull it and openthe door (2).Before locking the door, make sure thatyouhavenotleftthekeyintheglovecompartment.To lock the door (2), raise and press it. It isnot necessary to use the key.Maximum allowed weight: 1.5 kgADJUSTABLE PASSENGER SEATThepassengerseat(3)canbeadjustedlongitudinally in three different positions: all the way forward (A); standard (B); all the way backward (C).Adjust as follows:uRaisetheseat,seepage 33(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT).Do not adjust the special screw (5) forany reason whatsoever. Tampering withthis screw is extremely dangerous andjeopardizes the vehicle safety features.uLoosen the screws (4).uMove the seat (3) to the desired position.uTighten the screws (4).TOOL KITThe tool kit (6) is fixed in the appropriatecompartment under the seat.uRaisetheseat,seepage 33(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT).The tool kit includes: tool case; screwdriver, Fiat-type l=128; screwdriver handle; 3 mm Allen wrench; 4 mm Allen wrench; shock absorber pin wrench; 16x140 mm spark plug wrench with 12 mmsocket and seal; spark plug wrench extension: 8x120 mm rod. 45 mm cross-headed screwdriverScarabeo250USA.bookPage 34Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM35use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RMAINCOMPONENTSFUELGasoline is extremely flammable and insomecondi t i onscanbecomeexplosive. Therefore, it is necessary torefuel andcarryoutmai ntenanceoperations involving the fuel system inawellventilatedareawiththeengineoff.Donot r ef uel or per f or manymaintenanceonthefuelsystemwiththe engine running. Do not smoke whilerefueling or near fuel vapors.Neverallowanyportionofthefuelsystem to come incontactwith nakedflames, sparks or other heat sources.Becarefultoavoidspillingfuelwhenyou are refueling. Spilled fuel may ignitewhenitcomesincontactwithahotengineorexhaustsystemsurfaces.Ifyou accidentally spill some fuel, makesurethatitiswipeduporcompletelyevaporated before starting the vehicle.Since gasoline expands in the fuel tankwhen the vehicle is sitting in the opensun, never fill the tank completely to thebri m. Leaveat l east onei nchofexpansion space.Avoid any contact of the fuel with yourski n, andavoi di nhal ati onoffuelvapors.Neverattempttosiphonfuelfromonecontainertoanotherusingyourmouthassuctionforasiphonhose.Gasol i nei spoi sonousandcarcinogenicandcontainschemicalsubstances that cause birth defects andot her r epr oduct i vepr obl ems. I fgasoline should be accidentally spilledontheskinorclothes,immediatelywashoffwithsoapandwaterandchange your clothes.Shouldgasolineaccidentallycomeincontactwithyoureyes,flushwithal argequant i t yof wat erandseekpr of essi onal medi cal assi st anceimmediately.Shouldyouaccidentallygetgasolineintoyourmouth,donotinduce vomiting. Drink a large quantityof mi l kor cl ear wat er andseekpr of essi onal medi cal assi st anceimmediately.Never attempt to siphon fuel from onecontainer to another using your mouth assuction for a siphon hose.Ifyourvehicleoverturns,itwillleakgasoline which is extremely flammable.Fl amesorsparksmayi gni t et hegasoline, which will not only destroy thevehiclebutalsocouldcauseseriousdamagetosurroundingpropertyandserious injury or even death.ALWAYSKEEPGASOLI NEAWAYFROM CHILDREN.DISPOSEOFUNWANTEDGASOLINEPROPERLY.DONOTDUMPITINTOSTORM SEWERS OR INTO A SINK ORTOILET.Al waysuseDI N51607hi ghgrade,unl eadedgasol i ne, mi ni mumoct anenumber 95(N.O.R.M.)and85(N.O.M.M.).FUELTANK CAPACITY(reserveincluded):2.35USgal(8.9b).TANK RESERVE: 0.53 US gal (2 b ). To refuel, proceed as follows:u Place the vehicle on the center stand.u Liftthesaddle,seepage 33(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT).u Unscrewandremovethefuelfillercap(1).u Refuel.After refuelling, put back the fuel fillercap (1) in the correct position.u Put back the fuel filler cap (1).u Lowerandlockthesaddle,seepage 33(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT).Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 35Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM36use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RLUBRICANTSProper vehicle lubrication is critical tosafeoperation.Failuretomaintainproperlubricantlevelsortousetheproper type of clean, new lubricant, canleadtoanengineortransmissionseizurewithsubsequentaccident,serious injury or death.Uselatexglovesforthemaintenanceoperationsthatrequirecontactwithusedoil.Usedengineoilmaycauseskin cancer if repeatedly left in contactwiththeskinforprolongedperiods.Althoughthisisunlikelyunlessyouhandleusedoilonadailybasis,itisadvisable to wash your hands well withsoap and water after handling used oil.KEEPOILAWAYFROMCHILDREN.DISPOSE OF OIL PROPERLY.Be very careful when putting oil in yourvehicle not to spilled oil. Clean up anyoil spilled immediately because oil candamage the finish of your vehicle. Also,oi l ont i rescreat esanext remel yslippery and dangerous situation.In case of oil leakage do not ride yourvehicle. Before using the vehicle, haveit repaired by your Local aprilia Delear.TRANSMISSION FLUIDHave the transmission fluid level checkedevery 3750 mi (6000 km).Have the transmission fluid changed afterthe first 625 mi (1000 km) and then every15000 mi (24000 km).Have inspection and replacement carriedout by an aprilia Authorized Dealer.BRAKESDonotrideyourvehiclewithwornormalfunctioning brakes! The brakes arethemostimportantsafetysystemofyourvehicle,andusingthebikewithbrakesthatareanythinglessthanperfecti sveryl i kel ytol eadtoacollision or upset, with consequent riskof serious injury or death.Check the brake pad wear, as shown onp. 58(CHECKINGTHEBRAKEPADSFOR WEAR). Have your brakes servicedby your Official aprilia Dealer. Wetconditionsseriouslydegradetheperformance of your brakes. When theroad is wet from rain, you should plantousedoublethenormalstoppingdi st ancessi ncebot ht hebrakesthemselves and the traction of the tiresont her oadar er educedbyt hepresence of water. Water on the brakes from washing yourvehicle, or splashed up from wet roads,or crossing puddles or ditches, can wetthebrakesenoughtogreatlyreducetheireffectiveness.Failuretoheedthesewarningsmayleadtoaseriousacci dent wi t hconsequent ri skofserious injury or even death.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 36Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM37use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RBRAKE FLUID - RecommendationsNOTE This vehicle is fitted with front andrear disk brakes. Each braking system isoperatedbyanindependenthydrauliccircuit.Theinformationprovidedbelowapplies to both braking systems.The brakes are extremely important foryour safety. Do not use the vehicle if thebrakes are not in perfect working order.Alwayscheckbrakeefficiencybeforeriding.Anysuddenchangesi npl ayorhardness in the brake lever are warningsignsofproblemswiththehydrauliccircuits. If in doubt about the braking efficiencyofyourbikeorifyouarenotabletoperformroutinechecks,contactanaprilia Authorized Dealer.Makesurethatthebrakedisksandbr akel i ni ngshavenot becomecontaminated with oil or grease. This isparticularly important after servicing orinspections. Makesurethebrakel i nesarenottwisted or worn. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.DO NOT RELEASE BRAKE FLUID INTOTHE ENVIRONMENT.DISK BRAKESThebrakesarecriticaltoyoursafetyandmustal waysbekepti nsl eekrunning order. Check the brakes beforeeach ride.Adirtydisksoilsthepads,leadingtolossofbraking.Dirtypadsmustbereplaced,whereasadirtybrakediskmaybecleanedwithahighqualitydegreasing product.Have brake fluid changed at an apriliaAuthorized Dealer every two years.NOTE This vehicle is fitted with front andrear disk brakes. Each braking system isoperatedbyanindependenthydrauliccircuit.Thefollowing informationappliesto bothbraking systems.Brakefluidleveldecreasesgraduallyasthe brake pads wear down.The brake reservoirs are positioned on thehandlebar, near the brake lever couplings.Periodically check the brake fluid level inthe reservoirs, seeon theside (CHECK)andthewearofthepads,seepage 58(CHECKINGTHEBRAKEPADSFORWEAR).Donotusethevehicleifthebrakingsystem is leaking fluid.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 37Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM38use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RCHECKTo check the brake fluid level, proceed asfollows:NOTEPosition the vehicle on firm andflat ground.uPosition the vehicle on the center stand.uRemoveturnindicatorplasticprotections.uRotatethehandlebarsothatthefluidcontai nedi nthebrakereservoi ri sparalleltothe"MIN"markstampedonthe glass gauge (1).uMake sure that the fluid contained in thereservoi rexceedst he"MI N"markstamped on the glass gauge (1).MIN = minimum level.If the fluid is below the "MIN" mark:Brake fluid level decreases as the brakepads wear down.uCheckthebrakepadsforwear,seepage 58(CHECKI NGTHEBRAKEPADS FOR WEAR) and brake disk.Ifthepadsand/orthediskdonotneedreplacing:uContact anaprilia Authorized Dealer,who will provide for topping up.Check the brake for proper operation.Whenthebrakeleverhasexceededtravel or if you notice a loss of braking,cont act anapri l i aAut hor i zedDealer.Thebrakingsystemmayneedbleeding.COOLANTDonot ride when coolant is below theminimum level MIN.Periodicallycheckthecoolantlevelandevery time after long trips; have the coolantchanged by an aprilia Authorized Dealerevery 2 years.Coolantispoisonous!Donotingestcool ant underanyci rcumst ance.Should you get coolant in your mouth,rinse withcool water andimmediatelyseek medical attention. Coolant is alsovery dangerous to your skin and eyes.Should you accidentally get coolant onyourclothingorskin,changeclothesimmediately.Washcoolantfromyourskin with soap and hot water.Shouldyougetcoolantinyoureyes,flush with plenty of cool water and seekprofessionalmedicalhelpatonce.Shoul dsomeoneswal l owcool antaccidentally,inducevomiting,rinsemouth with water and immediately seekprofessional medical attention.DI SPOSEOFTHECOOLANTPROPERLY.BESURETOKEEPTHEDRAI NEDCOOLANTAWAYFROMCHILDRENAND PETS. IT IS SWEET TASTING, BUTEXTREMELYPOISONOUSANDVERYATTRACTIVE TO CHILDREN AND PETS.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 38Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM39use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RUseextracauti onnottospi l l thecoolant on any hot parts of the engine.Itisflammableandcanemitinvisible,noxious fumes.Alwayswearrubberorlatexgloveswhen servicing the cooling system.Havethecoolantchangedbyyouraprilia Authorized Dealer.Coolant mixture is a 50% solution of waterand antifreeze.This is the ideal solution for most operatingtemperatures and provides good corrosionprotection.Thissolutionisalsosuitedtothewarmseason,asthemixtureislesspronetoevaporative loss and will reduce the needfor top-ups. In addition, less water evaporation meansfewermi neral sal tsdeposi ti ngi nther adi at or , whi chhel pspr eser vet heefficiency of the cooling system.Whentemperaturedropsbel owzerodegreescentigrade,checkthecoolingsystem frequently and add more antifreeze(up to 60% maximum) to the solution.Use distilled water in the coolant mixture.Tap water will damage the engine.Do not remove the expansion tank plug(1)whentheengi nei shot, si ncecoolant is very hot and under pressure.Contact with skin or clothes may causesevere scalding and/or damage.CHECKING AND TOPPING UPWait for the engine to cool down beforechecking or topping up coolant level.uStoptheengineandwaituntilithascooled down.NOTEPosition the vehicle on firm andflat ground.uRemovethefrontinspectioncover,seepage 61(REMOVINGTHEFRONTINSPECTION COVER).uMakesurethatthelevelofthefluidcontainedintheexpansiontank(2)isincluded between the "MIN" and "MAX"marks.MIN = minimum level.MAX = maximum levelIf not so: uLoosenthefillerplug(1)(byturningitcounter clockwise for two turns) withoutremoving it.uWaitafewsecondsinordertoreleaseany residual pressure.NOTEA breather pipe (3) is connectedto the plug (1). Do not force or disconnectthe breather pipe (3).Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 39Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM40use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RuUnscrew and remove the cap (1).Coolant is toxic when ingested. Contactwith eyes or skin may cause irritation. Donotputyourfingersoranyotherobject into the filler opening to check ifthere is coolant.Nevertopupbeyondthe"MAX"levelmark or coolant will leak out when theengine is running.uTopupwithcoolant,seepage 77(LUBRICANT CHART) up to just belowthe "MAX" mark. uRefit the filler plug (1).If coolant level drops too quickly or thetank is empty, check the cooling circuitfor leaks. Have the repair carried out atan aprilia Authorized dealer.uRefitthefrontinspectioncover,seepage 61(REMOVINGTHEFRONTINSPECTION COVER).TIRESThis vehicle is equipped with tubeless tires.Periodicallycheckthetireinflationpressureatroomtemperature,seepage 74 (TECHNICAL DATA).Measuringpressureonhottireswilllead to inaccurate measurement.It is especially important to measure tirepressure before and after a long trip.Overinflated tires will not absorb bumpswhen riding on rough road surfaces andresul t i ngvi brat i oni st ransferredthroughthehandlebar,givingahardrideandreducingtiregrip,especiallyduring cornering. Conversely, underinflation will put morestress on the sidewalls (1) and the tiremay slip on the rim or even come off therim, leading to loss of control. The tires could come off the rims underhard braking. Finally,thevehiclecouldskidduringcornering. Inspect tire surface condition and checkforwear,asworntiresleadtopoorroadholding and handling. Someofthetiresapprovedforthisvehi cl ear eequi ppedwi t hwearindicators. Ther ear esever al ki ndsof wearindicators. For more information on how to checkthe tires for wear, contact your Dealer. Visuallyinspectthe tires for wearandhave them changed if worn.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 40Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM41use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 ROldtires,evenifnotcompletelyworndown,maybecomehardandprovidepoor grip. In this case, have the tires changed.Haveatirechangedwhenwornorpunctured, if the puncture in the tread islarger than 5 mm.Havethewheelsbalancedaftereachtire repair.Use only tires in the size suggested byapri l i a, seepage 74( TECHNI CALDATA).Do not install tube tires on tubeless tirerims or vice versa.Always check that the caps are in placeonthe valves,orthetires maydeflatesuddenly. Tire replacement and repair, as well aswheelservicingandbalancingaredelicateoperations.Theyshouldbecarriedoutusingadequatetoolsandare best left to experienced mechanics. Have your tires and wheels serviced atanapriliaAuthorizedDealeroraspecialized tire repairer. Newtiresmaybecoatedwithanoilyfi l m:ri decareful l yunti l coveri ngseveralkilometres.Neverapplynon-specific products to the tires. MI NI MUMRECOMMENDEDTREADDEPTH (2)front:.............................. 2 mm ( 3 mm)rear: ............................... 2 mm ( 3 mm)EXHAUSTMUFFLER/ EXHAUSTSILENCERTamperi ngwi ththenoi secontrolsystem is prohibited.Ownersarewarnedthatthel awmayforbid: any removal or act, by anyone, which canmake any device or component of the newvehi cl ei noper at i ve, except f or t hemaintenance,repairorreplacement,forthepurposesofnoiseemissionscontrolbeforesellingordeliveringthevehicletothefinalcustomerorwhilethevehicleisbeing used; and theuseofthevehicleafterthisdeviceorcomponenthasbeenremovedormadeinoperational.Check the exhaust muffler/silencer and thesilencer pipes, making sure that they shownotracesofrustorholesandthattheexhaust system is operating properly.Iftheexhaustsystemnoiseincreases,contactanapriliaAuthorizedDealerimmediately.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 41Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM42use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RINSTRUCTIONSFORUSEGETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLEFollowthe instructions below carefullytoavoidinjuryordamagetothevehicle,whichcanbecausediftheriderorthepassenger fall from the vehicle or the bikeitself falls over.Risk of falling and overturning.Proceed with caution.Gettingoffandonthevehiclemustbedone with complete freedom of movementand with the hands free of obstruction.Donot attempt to get on the bike while you areholding your helmet, other objects, gloves,etc.Get on and off the vehicle only from the leftside and always with extended side stand.Neverapplytheloadoftheriderorpassengers weight onto the side stand.Never allow the rider or passengers weighttobearonthesidestand.Thestandisdesignedtosupporttheweightofthevehicle and a minimum load only, not theweight of the rider and passenger.Neverallow the riders weight or the passengersweight to be supported by the side stand.Attemptingtomountthevehiclewiththestand extended, and without the riders feetplanted firmly on the ground to support thevehi cl e, canr esul t i nt hevehi cl eoverturning,sincethesuspensioncancompress and, with the side stand down,put the bike off balance.NOTE The rider must always be the firstto get on the vehicle and the last to get off.It is the riders job to maintain balance andstability of the vehicle while the passengergets on and off. Passengers must be verycareful getting on and off the vehicle, so asnot to affect the riders balance.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 42Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM43use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RNOTETheri deri sresponsi bl eforinstructingthepassengerhowtogetonand off the vehicle safely. Thevehi cl ei sequi ppedwi thspeci alpassengerfootrestsforsuchpurposes.Thepassengermustalwaysusetheleftfootrest to get on and off the vehicle.Never get onor of f t hevehi cl ebystretching your legs down to the ground onei t her si de, becauset hi swoul dcompromisethestabilityandbalanceofthe vehicle.NOTEBags or objects strapped to therearofthevehi cl ecanrepresentanobstacle while getting on and off.I nanycase, per f or macont r ol l edmovementoftherightleg,whichmustavoid striking and safely pass both the rearpart of the fairingand the luggage withoutcreating unbalance.GETTING ON THE VEHICLEuGrip the handlebar firmly and get on thevehiclewithoutallowingyourweighttoload the side stand.NOTE If it is impossible for you to placeboth feet on the ground, place the right footonthe ground (incase ofunbalance, theleftsideofthevehicleispreventedfromfalling over by the side stand) and keep theleft foot ready to rest on the ground.uPlacebothfeetonthegroundandstrai ghtenthevehi cl ei ntoari di ngposition while keeping it balanced.NOTETheridermustnotattempttoextendthepassengerfootrestwhi l eseatedastridethevehicle,becausethismi ght compromi set hest abi l i t yandbalance of the vehicle.uHavethepassengerextendthetwopassenger footrests.uInstruct the passenger how to get on thevehicle safely.uKickthesidestandbackintostowedposition using your left foot.GETTING OFF THE VEHICLEuChoose a suitable parking area.uStopthevehicle,seepage 49(STOPPING).Makesurethattheparkingsurfaceisfree from obstacles, firm and flat.uWiththeleftshoeheel,pushthesidestand lever and extend it completely.NOTE If it is impossible for you to placeboth feet on the ground, place the right footon the ground (incase ofunbalance, theleftsideofthevehicleispreventedfromfalling over by the side stand) and keep theleft foot ready to rest on the ground.uPlacebothfeetontheground,keepingthe vehicle in balance in riding position.uInstruct the passenger how to get off thevehicle safely.Makesurethepassengerhasgottencompletelyoffthevehiclebeforetheriderattemptstogetoff.Neverallowyour weight to load the side stand.uInclinethevehicleuntilthestandrestson the ground.uGraspthehandlebarfirmlyandgetoffthe vehicle.uRotatethehandlebarcompletelyleftwards (counter clockwise).uRetract the passenger footrests.Makesurethevehicleisstablewhenpar ked. I f i t f al l sdown, i t wi l lundoubtedlysuffer damageandcouldinjure others as well.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 43Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM44use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RPRELI MI NARYCHECKI NGOPERATIONSCheckthevehiclebeforeeachridetoensure safe riding. (See the PRE-RIDECHECKS CHART on the side). Failure toperformthesechecksmayleadtoseverepersonal i nj uryorvehi cl edamage.If you have any doubts on the operationofthevehiclecontrolsorbelievethatanyvehi cl ecomponentsmightbefaulty,donothesitatetocontactanaprilia Authorized Dealer.A quick pre-ride check takes just a fewminutesandgreatlyimprovesyoursafety.PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHARTPart Check PageFront and rear disk brakesCheckforproperoperation,checkleverfreeplay,fluidlevel and check for leaks. Check the wear of the pads and noise reducing plates (atthe rear only).Top up brake fluid level, if necessary.37, 58Brake levers Make sure that they work smoothly.If necessary, lubricate the joints.Throttle Check for smooth operation; throttle should snap fullyopen and closed at all positions of the steering. Adjustand/or lubricate as required.62Wheels / tires Check tire surface, inflation pressure. Check for wearor damage.40Steering Steering should rotate smoothly and evenly. There shouldbe no play or looseness.Side stand and center standMake sure that they work smoothly and that the springtension brings them back to their normal position.Lubricate joints and connections, if necessary.Fastening elements Make sure that the fastening elements are not loose.Adjust or tighten as required.Fuel tank Check fuel level and top up, if necessary.Makesuretherearenoleaksorobstaclesinthecircuit.Make sure the filler plug is tightened securely.35, 71Coolant Coolant level in the expansion tank must be betweenthe "MIN" and "MAX" marks.38Enginestopswitch( - ~)Make sure that it operates correctly.30Lights, warning lights, horn and electrical devicesCheck the proper operation of the acoustic and visualdevices. Change the bulbs or repair if faulty. 64 70Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 44Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM45use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RSTARTINGExhaust gasescont ai ncar bonmonoxide,whichisextremelytoxicifinhaled.Donotstarttheengineinanenclosedspaceorpoorlyventilatedarea.Failuretoobservethiswarningmaylead to loss of consciousness or evendeath by asphyxia.Do not get on the vehicle for starting it.Do not start the engine with the vehiclepositioned on the side stand.uTostartthevehicle,positionitonthecenter stand.uMake sure that the dimmer switch (1) isin position ,.uSet the engine stop switch (2) to position.uTurnthekey(3)andsettheignitionswitch to position .Theengineoilpressurelight(red)"~"(4) on the instrument panel comeson and stays on until after the engine isrunning;uLockatleastonewheel,bypullingabrakelever(5).Ifthisoperationisnotcarriedout,thestartrelayreceivesnocurrentandthereforetheenginedoesnot start.NOTEAfter a long period of inactivity,performtheoperati onsdescri bedonpage 47(STARTINGAFTERALONGPERIOD OF INACTIVITY).NOTETo avoid the excessive wear ofthe battery, do not keep the starter pushbutton pressed for more than fiveseconds(t enaf t eral ongperi odofinactivity). If the engine does not start withinfifteenseconds,wait tensecondsbeforeoperating the starter button " again.Avoid pressing the starter button ""(6)whentheengineisrunning,orthestarter motor may damage.uPressthestarterbutton""(6)withoutacceleratingandreleaseitassoonasthe engine starts. 263145Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 45Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM46use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 R4uIftheenginedoesnotstartinthreeorfour seconds, slightly rotate the throttlegrip(7)(Pos.B),keepingthestarterpushbutton "" (6) pressed.As soon as the engine has started, theengineoilpressurewarning light"~"(4) must go out. If the light stays on orcomesonduringnormaloperation,itmeans that oil pressure in the circuit istoolow.StoptheengineimmediatelyandcontactanapriliaAuthorizedDealer.Donotusethevehiclewithinsufficient engine oil, in order to avoiddamaging the engine components.uKeep at least one brake operated and donotaccelerateuntilyouarereadytomove off.Nevermoveoffabruptlywithacoldengine.Toreduceemissionsandfuelconsumption, ride slowly until coveringseveral miles to warm the engine up tooperating temperature.STARTINGWITH FLOODED ENGINEIf the starting is not carried out properly or ifthere is too much fuel in the intake ductsand in the carburetor, the engine may getflooded.To clean a flooded engine:uPress the start pushbutton "" (6) for afewseconds(lettingtheenginecrank)wi t hcompl et el yopent hr ot t l e( 7)(Pos.C).STARTING THE ENGINE IN THE COLDIf ambient temperature is low (close to orbelow 0C), you may have trouble startingthe engine on the first try.If so: uHold down the starter button "" (6) foratl eastfi vesecondsandopenthethrottle grip (7) slightly (Pos. B).If the engine starts:uRelease the throttle grip (7) (Pos.A).uIf idle speed is erratic, flip the throttle grip(7) moderately several times.If the engine fails to startuWaitafewsecondsandrepeattheCOLD START PROCEDURE. uIf necessary, remove the spark plug, seepage 63 (SPARK PLUG) and make surethat it is not wet.uIf the spark plug is wet, clean and dry it. Before reinstalling it:NOTEPut a clean cloth on the cylindernear the spark plug seat, in order to protectit from oil sprays.uPress the start pushbutton "" (6) and letthestarterrunforaboutfivesecondswithout accelerating.76Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 46Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM47use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RSTARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OFINACTIVITYAfter a long period of inactivity, if the startisnotimmediate,thismaybe duetothefact that the fuel circuit is partially empty. If so:uPress thestarter pushbutton "" (6)forabout ten seconds, in order to ensure thefilling of the float chamber.MOVING OFF AND RIDINGNOTE Before moving off, carefully readsection "Safe Riding", see page 5 (SAFERIDING).Ifthelowfuelwarninglight"s"(8)positioned on the dashboard comes onwhile the vehicle is running, this meansthattheelectricreserveisoperatingand therearestill 2 b of fuel available.Refuel as soon as possible, see page 35(FUEL)Ifyouareridingsolo,makesurethepassengerfootpegsarefoldedupbefore moving off.Whileriding,keepyourhandsonthehandl ebar andyour f eet ont hefootpegs.NEVER RIDE IN ANY POSITION OTHERTHANTHERECOMMENDEDRIDINGPOSITION.If you are riding with a passenger, giveyour passenger proper instructions toavoid problems when maneuvering.Beforeleaving,makesurethatthestand/stands is/are completely up.To move off: uReleasethethrottlegrip(7)(Pos.A),engagetherearbrake,thenmovethevehicle down the stand. uGet on the vehicle, keeping at least onefootonthegroundinordernottolosebalance.uAdjust the rearview mirrors.With the vehicle stopped, try to becomefamiliarwiththeuseofthemirrors.Convexmirrorsprovidealargerview,butanyobjectsseeninthesemirrorsseem farther than they really are. It maytakesometimetolearntojudgethedistance of traffic behind accurately.76 8Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 47Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM48use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RuReleasethebrakeleverandacceleratebyrotatingthethrottlegripmoderately(Pos. B); the vehicle will start moving.Nevermoveoffabruptlywithacoldengine. Tor educeemi ssi onsandf uelconsumption, ride slowly until coveringseveral miles to warm the engine up tooperating temperature.Donotopenandclosethethrottlerepeatedlyandcontinuously,oryoumay lose control of the vehicle.Whenyouneedtobrake,closethethrottle and use both brakes for smoothbraking;takecaretoapplytherightamount of pressure to both brakes.Using one brake only gives less brakingpower and you could lock a wheel andlose grip.Tostopuphill,deceleratecompletelyand use the brakes to keep the vehicleat standstill. Do not use engine braking or the clutchmay overheat.When approaching a turn, slow down orbrakeandtaketheturnatmoderate,constantspeedoraccelerateslightly;brakinginaturnwillgreatlyincreaseyour chances of skidding.Continued application of the brakes onlongdownhillgradesmaycausethebrakestooverheat,therebyreducingbrakingefficiency.Shiftdowntouseenginebraking andapplyboth brakesintermittently. Never ride downhill with the engine off!Iftheroadsurfaceiswetorslippery(snow,ice,mud,etc.),rideslowly,donotbrakeorswervesuddenly,oryoumay lose grip and fall.Watchoutforobstaclesorsuddenchanges in the road surface.Roughroads,rails,manholecovers,roadmarkings,large steelplates nearroadworkbecomeslipperyinthewetandshouldbeavoidedornegotiatedwith the greatest care, riding carefullyand keeping the vehicle upright. Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 48Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM49use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RSignal your intention to change lane orturningoodtimebyusingtheturnindicators and avoid sudden swervingor movements.Switchoff theturnindicatorsas soonas you have completed the turn.Beextremely carefulwhen passingorbeing passed. Whenridingintherain,thespraythrown up by the tires of large vehicleswillreduceyourvision;theairwavecreatedbyalargevehiclemaymakeyou lose control of the vehicle.RUNNING-INAfter the first 625 mi (1000 km), performthechecksindicatedinthecolumn"Afterrunning-in"oftheREGULARSERVICE INTERVALS CHART (see page53) inorder toavoidcausing injury toyourself or others and/or damaging thevehicle.Correctenginerunning-isessentialtoensur i ngpr oper per f or manceanddurability. Twisty, hilly roads are ideal for an effectiverunning-in of the engine, suspension andbrakes.NOTEOnlyafterthefirst312mi(500km) of running-in is it possible to obtain thebest speed and acceleration performancefrom the vehicle.Follow these recommendations:uDo not open the throttle completely if thespeed islow, both duringand after therunning-in.u0-62 mi (0-100 km) Untilyouhavecoveredthefirst62mi(100km),usethebrakesgentlyandavoid hard, prolonged braking. This willhelpthebrakepadsbedinproperlyagainst the brake disks.u0-312 mi (0-500 km)During the first 312 mi (500 km), do notexceed80%ofthemaximumallowedspeed.uAvoiddrivingataconstantspeedforlong distances.uAfter the first 625 mi (1000 km), increaset hespeedgradual l yunt i l t hebi ker eachest hehi ghest l evel sofperformance.STOPPINGIfyoucan,donotstoporslowdownsuddenly and avoid limit-braking.uReleasethethrottlegrip(pos.A)andgradually put on the brakes to stop thevehicle.uIfyouneedtostoponlybriefly,keepatleast one brake applied.PARKINGParkthevehicleonfirmandlevelground to prevent it from falling.Do not lean the vehicle against a wall orlay it on the ground.Makesurethatthevehicle,andinparticular hot vehicle components, doesnotputthesafetyofpersonsandchildren at risk. Donotleavethevehicleunattendedwith the engine running or the key in theignition switch.Do not sit on the vehicle when the standis down.Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 49Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM50use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RuStopthevehicle,seepage 49(STOPPING)uSet the engine stop switch (1) to position~.Wi t ht heengi nest oppedandt heignitionswitchinposition,thebattery may run down.uRotatethekey(2)andsettheignitionswitch (3) to position ~.uPosition the vehicle on the stand, see onthe side(PLACING THEVEHICLE ONTHE STAND)NOTEItisnotnecessarytoclosethefuel tap when the engine is off, since it isequi ppedwi t hanaut omat i ccl osi ngsystem.Neverleavethekeyintheignitionswitch.uLockthesteering,seepage 31(STEERING LOCK) and remove the key.PLACINGTHEVEHICLEONTHESTANDCarefully read page 49 (PARKING)CENTER STANDuGrasp the left grip (4) and the passengergrab rail (5).uPush down the stand lever (6).SIDE STAND uGrasp the left grip (4) and the passengergrab rail (5).Risk of falling and overturning.When thevehicle is straightened fromtheparkingpositiontothedrivingposition, the stand goes automaticallyup.uPushonthesidestandwithyourrightfoot and lower it completely (7). uLeanthevehicletothesideuntilthestand is resting on the ground.uTurn the handlebar fully to the left.Make sure that the vehicle is stable.213457456Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 50Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM51use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RSUGGESTI ONSTOPREVENTTHEFTDonotuseanybrakelockdevices.Fai l uret oheedt hi swarni ngcanseriouslydamagethebrakingsystemandleadtoanaccidentthuscausingserious injury or even death.NEVER leave the key in the ignition switchand always use the steering lock.Park the vehicle in a safe place, possibly ina garage or at a guarded parking place.Ifpossible,usetheappropriateaprilia"Body-Guard"shieldedcable,oranadditional antitheft device.Makesureyouhaveallthenecessarydocuments with you and that the excise taxhas been paid.Writeyourpersonaldataandtelephonenumberinthispagetohelptracethevehicle back to you in the event it is stolenand subsequently recovered.LAST NAME: .............................................NAME: .......................................................ADDRESS: ...................................................................................................................TELEPHONE NO.:.....................................I nmost cases, st ol envehi cl esar eidentifiedthrough the datawritten on theOwner's Manual.MAINTENANCERisk of fire.Keepf uel andot her f l ammabl esubst ancesawayf r omel ect r i ccomponents.Beforeservicingorinspectingthemot orcycl e: st opt heengi neandremove the key from the ignition switch;al l owfortheengi neandexhaustsystem tocool down;wherepossible,liftthemotorcycleusingadequateequipmentplacedonfirmandlevelground.Ensure the area is well ventilated beforeproceeding. Be careful of any parts of the engine orexhaust system which may still be hotto the touch in order to avoid scalds orburns. Do not put any vehicle parts into yourmouth:vehiclecomponentsarenotedible and in some cases are harmful oreven toxic.Never bite, suck, chew or swallow anypart of the vehicle for any reason.Unlessexpressly indicatedotherwise,r eassembl yi sar ever sal of t hedisassembly process.Wear latex gloves during servicing.Normally,theownercantakecareofroutinemai ntenance.However,somemaintenanceoperationsrequirespecifictoolsandarebestlefttoexperiencedmechanics.If you need assistance or technical advice,contactyouraprilia AuthorizedDealer,forguaranteedaccurateandpromptservice.We recommendhavingthe vehicle road-testedattheapriliaAuthorizeddealerafter repair or servicing.In addition, perform the "Pre-ride checks"aftereachmaintenanceoperation,seepage 44 (PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART)Scarabeo250USA.bookPage 51Friday, July 22, 20056:17 PM52use and maintenance Scarabeo 250 RMAINTENANCECarefully read page 2 (FOREWORD) and(INTRODUCTION),page 3(SAFETYWARNINGS)and(GENERALSAFETYRULES) , page 5( WARNI NGS-PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE).Risk of fire.Keepf uel andot her f l ammabl esubst ancesawayf romel ect ri calcomponents.Beforebeginninganymaintenance operation or inspection ofthe vehicle, stop the engine, remove thekey (1) from the ignition switch (2), waituntil the engine and the exhaust systemhavecooleddownandifpossibleliftthe vehicle using the proper equipmentonf i r mandf l at gr ound. Bef or eproceeding,makesurethattheroomyouar ewor ki ngi ni spr oper l yventilated. Becarefultoavoidhotpartsoftheengineandexhaustsystem.Theyarehot enough to cause serious burns.Avoid the temptation to hold any part ofthe vehicle in your mouth. The coatings,platings and components us