Technical data

Periodic Maintenance Operations
chap. 2
Release 00 2002-09
2-3
Atlantic 500
2
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
TO BE PERFORMED BY aprilia authorized dealer
Accelerator cable (adjustment) C C
Variator belt S (code 8106810) S (code 8106983)
Steering bearings and steering C C
COMPONENTS
Every 12,000 km
(7,500 mi) or 16 months
End of running-in
1,000 km (625 mi)
Every 6,000 km
(3,750 mi) or 8 months
Clutch shoes - clutch housing C C
Valve clearance R every 18,000 Km (11,250 mi)
Cooling system C C
Stop light switches C
Transmission oil S C
every 24,000 km (15,000 mi): S
Wheels/ tyres and inflation pressure every 16,000 km (10,000 mi): C
Nut, bolt, screw tightening C C
Fuel pipes C C every 4 years: S
Fuel filter every 24,000 km (15,000 mi): C every 48,000 km (30,000 mi):S
Wheel bearings C
Braking systems C C
C = check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary; P = clean; S = renew; R = adjust.
The above operations must be performed at shorter intervals if the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas, or on rough
roads.
Brakes fluid bleeding C
Spark plug C S
Accelerator operation C C
Brake locking operation C C
Suspensions C C
Carburation - slow running C C
Air cleaner P every 18,000 km (11,250 mi):S
Light direction - operation C
Battery/ electrolyte level C C
Light system C C
Engine oil filter every 6,000 km (3,750 mi): S
Brake fluid every 6,000 km (3,750 mi): C / every 2 years: S
Coolant every 2,000 km (1,250 mi): C / every 2 years: S
Fork oil every 30,000 km (18,750 mi) or 4 years: S
Variator rollers and variator plastic guides C
Front and rear brake pad wear C every 2,000 km (1,250 mi): C
Engine oil pressure warning light on every start: C (*)
(*) to check, see TABLE OF INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS
Engine oil every 3,000 km (1,875 mi): C / every 6,000 km (3,750 mi): S