use and maintenance Gulliver 50 © 1996 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE) This manual is to be considered an integral part of the vehicle, which must be delivered complete with it also in case of resale. aprilia s.p.a. reserves the right to modify its models at any time, without prejudice to the main characteristics here described. All rights as to electronic storage, reproduction and total or partial adaptation, with any means, are reserved for all Countries. The mention to products or services supplied by third parties is made only for information purposes and it is not binding in any case. aprilia s.p.a. takes no responsibility as to the performance or the use of said products. First edition: september 1996 Reprint: february 1997, mars 1999 Produced and printed by: editing division Soave (VERONA) - Italy Tel. +39 - 045 76 11 911 Fax +39 - 045 76 12 241 E-mail: customer@stp.it www.stp.it On behalf of: aprilia s.p.a. via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy Tel. +39 - 041 58 29 111 Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54 www.aprilia.com 2 use and maintenance Gulliver 50 &/2%7/2$ Before starting the engine, carefully read this manual, paying particular attention to the chapter "RIDING SAFELY". Your and other people's safety depends not only on your quickness of reflexes and on your agility, but also on what you know about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on your knowledge of the basic information for RIDING SAFELY. Therefore, get a thorough knowledge of the vehicle, in such a way as to be able to drive in the traffic safely. For the controls and repairs not expressly described in this manual, for the purchase of aprilia Genuine Spare Parts, accessories and other products, as well as for specific technical advice, contact only aprilia Authorized Outlets and Official Dealers, who can ensure you reliable and prompt servicing. Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish you a nice ride. IMPORTANT: When asking your Dealer for spare parts, specify the spare parts code indicated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL. Write down the identification code in the space here below, in order to remember it also in case of loss or deterioration of the label. The label is placed under the inspection cover, sticked to the frame. Carefully observe the instructions preceded by the following warning signs: Safety norms and regulations to protect the driver and other people from severe injuries or grave risks. Indications to make the operations easier. Technical information. In this manual the various versions are indicated by the following symbols: a c 1 liquid-cooled version 2 catalytic version I Italy U United Kingdom A Austria P Portugal " Finland B Belgium D Germany F France E Spain G Greece O Holland C Switzerland Denmark J Japan S Singapore VERSION: V Poland % Israel K South Korea M Malaysia R Chile Q Bermuda - United States of America ^ Australia Í Brazil ° South Africa Î New Zealand [ Canada ` Croatia Ñ Slovenia use and maintenance Gulliver 50 3 '%.%2!, #/.4%.43 RIDING SAFELY ...............................................................................................5 BASIC SAFETY RULES .............................................................................6 CLOTHING .................................................................................................9 ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................10 LOAD ........................................................................................................10 ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ...............................................12 ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS ...................................................14 INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ..............................................................14 INSTRUMENT AND INDICATOR TABLE ................................................15 MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS ...............................................................16 CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBARS ....................16 CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBARS ..................17 IGNITION SWITCH...................................................................................18 STEERING LOCK.....................................................................................18 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT...............................................................................19 SETTING THE CLOCK.............................................................................19 CHANGING THE CLOCK CELL ...............................................................19 UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE....................................................20 SADDLE LOCKING ADJUSTMENT .........................................................20 CRASH HELMET / GLOVE COMPARTMENT .........................................21 TRANSPORTING CUMBERSOME OBJECTS ........................................21 GLOVE / TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT.....................................................22 BAG HOOK...............................................................................................22 ANTI-THEFT HOOK .................................................................................22 MAIN COMPONENTS.....................................................................................23 FUEL.........................................................................................................23 MIXER OIL TANK .....................................................................................24 BRAKE FLUID (RECOMMENDATIONS) ..........................................................................24 FRONT BRAKE ........................................................................................25 REAR BRAKE...........................................................................................26 TYRES ......................................................................................................27 .........................................................................................28 COOLANT ...................................................................30 CATALYTIC SILENCER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.............................................................................31 PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS .............................................31 STARTING................................................................................................32 DEPARTURE AND DRIVE .......................................................................34 RUNNING-IN ............................................................................................35 STOPPING AND PARKING .....................................................................35 POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND ......................................35 SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT...................................................36 MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................37 REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART .............................................37 IDENTIFICATION DATA...........................................................................38 AIR CLEANER ......................................................................................... 39 CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL....................................... 40 CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION OIL .................................................. 41 FRONT WHEEL ....................................................................................... 42 REAR WHEEL ......................................................................................... 44 GREASING THE REAR BRAKE CAM PIN.............................................. 45 CHECKING THE PAD WEAR.................................................................. 46 CHECKING THE SHOE WEAR ............................................................... 46 CHECKING THE STEERING................................................................... 47 CHECKING THE ENGINE FULCRUM AXIS ........................................... 47 REMOVING THE INSPECTION COVER................................................. 48 REMOVING THE LOWER COVERS OF THE REAR PART OF THE FAIRING................................................................................................... 48 REMOVING THE FRONT HANDLEBAR COVER ................................... 49 IDLING ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................ 50 ADJUSTING THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL ...................................... 50 SPARK PLUG .......................................................................................... 51 BATTERY................................................................................................. 52 CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL............................................... 53 LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY .................................................. 53 CHANGING THE FUSES......................................................................... 54 ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM.................................................... 55 BULBS ..................................................................................................... 56 CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ................................................... 56 CHANGING THE DASHBOARD BULBS ................................................. 57 CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB..................................................... 58 CHANGING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB .............................................. 58 CHANGING THE FRONT DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS.................. 59 CHANGING THE REAR DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS .................... 60 CHANGING THE CRASH HELMET/GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT BULB........................................................................................................ 60 TRANSPORT.................................................................................................. 61 DRAINING THE FUEL TANK................................................................... 61 CLEANING ..................................................................................................... 62 LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY ........................................................... 63 AFTER A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY ........................................................ 63 TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................ 64 LUBRICANT CHART ............................................................................... 68 IMPORTERS............................................................................................ 69 WIRING DIAGRAM Gulliver 50 (air-cooled version) ................................ 70 WIRING DIAGRAM KEY Gulliver 50 (air-cooled version)........................ 71 ) .................... 72 WIRING DIAGRAM Gulliver 50 (liquid-cooled version )............ 73 WIRING DIAGRAM KEY Gulliver 50 (liquid-cooled version 1 2 1 1 4 use and maintenance Gulliver 50 2)$).' 3!&%,9 safe drive "!3)# 3!&%49 25,%3 To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in possession of all the requirements prescribed by law (driving licence, minimum age, psychophysical ability, insurance, state taxes, vehicle registration, number plate, etc.). Gradually get to know the vehicle by driving it first in areas with low traffic and/or private areas. The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or psychotropic substances notably increases the risk of accidents. Be sure that you are in good psychophysical conditions and fit for driving and pay particular attention to physical weariness and drowsiness. Most road accidents are caused by the driver's lack of experience. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and, in any case, make sure that the driver has all the requirements for driving. 6 use and maintenance Gulliver 50 Rigorously observe all road signs and national and local road regulations. Avoid abrupt movements that can be dangerous for yourself and other people (for example: rearing up on the back wheel, speeding, etc.), and give due consideration to the road surface, visibility and other driving conditions. Avoid obstacles that could damage the vehicle or make you lose control. Avoid riding in the slipstream created by preceding vehicles in order to increase your speed. Always drive with both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests, in the correct driving posture. Avoid standing up or stretching your limbs while driving. use and maintenance Gulliver 50 7 OIL COOLER The driver should pay attention and avoid distractions caused by people, things and movements (never smoke, eat, drink, read, etc.) while driving. Use only the vehicle's specific fuels and lubricants indicated in the "Lubricant Chart"; check all oil, fuel and coolant levels regularly. If the vehicle has been involved in an accident, make sure that no damage has occurred to the control levers, pipes, wires, braking system and vital parts. If ...