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use and maintenance
Leonardo 125 - 150 - 250 - 300
CHECKING THE STEERING
Carefully read p. 39 (MAINTENANCE).
Occasionally check the steering slack.
To check the steering:
◆
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
NOTE
Prepare a support whose height
should be:
√
!
"
235 mm
√
#
185
mm
The support base must measure 200 x 200
mm.
◆
Place the support under the vehicle and
a spongy cloth between them, so that the
front wheel can move freely and the
vehicle cannot fall down.
!
CAUTION
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
◆
Shake the fork in the riding direction (see
figure).
!
CAUTION
Do not shake the fork excessively,
o t h e r w i s e y o u m a y t a k e i n
consideration the movement of the
stand, thus observing an incorrect
slack.
Repeat the previous operation more
than once.
◆
If you find that there is a considerable
slack, contact your
aprilia
Official Dealer
t o r e s t o r e t h e o p t i m a l s t e e r i n g
conditions.
CHECKING
THE ENGINE FULCRUM AXIS
Carefully read p. 39 (MAINTENANCE).
Periodically check the slack existing
between the engine pin bushings.
To carry out this operation, proceed as
follows:
◆
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
◆
Shake the wheel transversally with
respect to the riding direction.
◆
If any slack should be noticed, contact
your
aprilia
Official Dealer, to restore the
optimal operating conditions.
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