© 2002 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE) 3!&%49 7!2.).'3 The following precautionary warnings are used throughout this manual in order to convey the following messages: 4%#(.)#!, The operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated also on the opposite side of the vehicle. If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the reassembly of the units repeat the disassembly operations in reverse order. The terms "right" and "left" are referred to the rider seated on the vehicle in the normal riding position. # First edition: june 2002, february 2003, may 2003 manual, be careful to the potential risk of personal injury. Non-compliance with the indications given in the messages preceded by this symbol may result in grave risks for your and other people's safety and for the vehicle! aSafety warning. When youorfind this symbol on the vehicle in the aWARNING Indicates a potential hazard which may result in serious injury or even death. 7!2.).'3 02%#!54)/.3 '%.%2!, !$6)#% Before starting the engine, carefully read this manual and in particular the section "SAFE DRIVE". 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 "SAFE DRIVE". Therefore, get a thorough knowledge of the vehicle, in such a way as to be able to drive in the traffic safely. aCAUTION Indicates a potential hazard which may result in minor personal injury or damage to the vehicle. 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 NOTE The word "NOTE" in this manual precedes important information or instructions. 2 use and maintenance Leonardo 125 - Leonardo 150 - Leonardo 250 NOTE This manual must be considered as an integral part of the vehicle and must always accompany it, even in case of resale. aprilia has carried out this manual with the maximum attention, in order to supply the user with correct and updated information. However, since aprilia constantly improves the design of its products, there may be slight discrepancies between the characteristics of your vehicle and those described in this manual. For any clarification concerning the information contained in this manual, do not hesitate to contact your aprilia Official Dealer. For control and repair operations not expressly described in this publication, for the purchase of aprilia genuine spare parts, accessories and other products, as well as for specific advice, contact exclusively aprilia Official Dealers and Service Centers, which guarantee prompt and accurate assistance. Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish you a nice ride. All rights as to electronic storage, reproduction and total or partial adaptation, with any means, are reserved for all Countries. The user of the vehicle in these countries must: ­ contact an aprilia Official Dealer to have the non-homologated components replaced with others homologated for use in the country in question; ­ carry out the required periodical inspections. In this manual the various versions are indicated by the following symbols: z 125 cm3 model { 150 cm3 model | 250 cm3 model e automatic light switching version (Automatic Switch-on Device) m optional VERSION: NOTE Soon after purchasing the vehicle, write down the identification data indicated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL in the table here below. The label is stuck to the left tube of the frame and to read it it is necessary to remove the left inspection cover, see p. 52 (REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT INSPECTION COVERS). I Italy a Austria p Portugal F Finland B Belgium d Germany f France S Singapore i Israel ¬ South Korea M Malaysia c Chile H Croatia A Australia u United States of America U United Kingdom s Slovenia E Spain G Greece These data indicate: ­ YEAR = year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2, ...); ­ I.M. = modification code (A, B, C, ...); ­ COUNTRY CODES = homologation country (I, UK, A, ...). and are to be supplied to the aprilia Official Dealer as reference data for the purchase of spare parts or specific accessories of the model you have acquired. O Holland Y Switzerland D Denmark Ä Brazil R South Africa n New Zealand C Canada NOTE In some countries the antipollution and noise regulations in force require periodical inspections. J Japan use and maintenance Leonardo 125 - Leonardo 150 - Leonardo 250 3 4!",% /& #/.4%.43 SAFE DRIVE ......................................................... 5 BASIC SAFETY RULES ..................................... 6 CLOTHING ......................................................... 9 ACCESSORIES ................................................ 10 LOAD ................................................................ 10 ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ................. 12 ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS ............... 16 INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS .................. 16 INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE.... 17 MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS ................... 18 CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR...................................... 18 CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR...................................... 19 IGNITION SWITCH........................................... 20 STEERING LOCK............................................. 20 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ................................... 21 DIGITAL CLOCK............................................... 21 BAG HOOK....................................................... 21 ANTI-THEFT HOOK ......................................... 22 UNLOCKING / LOCKING THE SADDLE.......... 22 CRASH HELMET / GLOVE COMPARTMENT . 22 TOOL KIT ......................................................... 23 REAR MUDGUARD EXTENSION .................... 23 MAIN COMPONENTS......................................... 24 FUEL................................................................. 24 LUBRICANTS ................................................... 25 BRAKE FLUID-recommendations..................... 26 DISC BRAKES.................................................. 26 COOLANT......................................................... 28 TYRES .............................................................. 30 AUTOMATIC LIGHT SWITCHING VERSION EXHAUST SILENCER ...................................... 31 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE................................. 32 PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ..... 32 STARTING........................................................ 33 DEPARTURE AND DRIVE................................35 RUNNING-IN.....................................................37 STOPPING........................................................37 PARKING ..........................................................37 POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND................................................38 SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ...........39 MAINTENANCE...................................................39 REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART 40-41 REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART ........................... 42-43 IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................................44 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP............................................45 AIR CLEANER ..................................................46 SPEED VARIATOR AIR CLEANER ..................47 CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR..............48 CHECKING THE STAND ..................................49 CHECKING THE SWITCHES ...........................49 INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS.............................50 ADJUSTING THE REAR SUSPENSION ..........50 CHECKING THE STEERING............................51 CHECKING THE ENGINE FULCRUM AXIS.....51 REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT INSPECTION COVERS ....................................52 REMOVING THE FRONT PART OF THE FAIRING..............................................52 REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS .......53 REMOVING THE FRONT COVER ...................53 REMOVING THE FRONT INNER SHIELD .......54 IDLING ADJUSTMENT .....................................54 ADJUSTING THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL.....................55 SPARK PLUG ...................................................56 BATTERY..........................................................57 LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY............57 REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER ...............58 CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS..................58 REMOVING THE BATTERY .............................58 CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL........ 59 RECHARGING THE BATTERY........................ 59 INSTALLING THE BATTERY ........................... 59 CHANGING THE FUSES ................................. 60 VERTICAL ADJUSTING OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAM .......................................... 61 HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAM .................... 61 BULBS .............................................................. 62 CHANGING THE DASHBOARD BULBS AND THE CLOCK BATTERY ........................... 62 CHANGING THE FRONT DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS ......................................... 62 CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ............ 63 CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB ............. 64 CHANGING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB ....... 64 TRANSPORT ...................................................... 65 DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ........................... 65 CLEANING .......................................................... 66 LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY.................... 67 TECHNICAL DATA ............................................. 68 LUBRICANT CHART ........................................ 72 Importers......................................................74-75 WIRING DIAGRAM Leonardo 125 - Leonardo 150 ........... 76 WIRING DIAGRAM KEY Leonardo 125 - Leonardo 150 .......... 77 WIRING DIAGRAM Leonardo 125 - Leonardo 150 .......................... 78 WIRING DIAGRAM KEY Leonardo 125 - Leonardo 150 .......................... 79 WIRING DIAGRAM Leonardo 125 - Leonardo 150 ........... 80 WIRING DIAGRAM KEY Leonardo 125 - Leonardo 150 ........... 81 WIRING DIAGRAM - Leonardo 250 ................. 82 WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - Leonardo 250 ......... 83 WIRING DIAGRAM - Leonardo 250 WIRING DIAGRAM KEY Leonardo 250 ............................................ 85 + Ì.........................14 + - +.................... Ì _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.............................31 _..........84 4 use and maintenance Leonardo 125 - Leonardo 150 - Leonardo 250 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 Leonardo 125 - Leonardo 150 - Leonardo 250 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 keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footboard (or on the footrests), in the correct driving posture. Avoid standing up or stretching your limbs while driving. use and maintenance Leonardo 125 - Leonardo 150 - Leonardo 250 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 necessary, have the vehicle inspected by an aprilia Official Dealer, who should carefully check the frame, handlebars, suspensions, safety parts and all the devices that you cannot check by yourself. Always remember to report any malfunction to the technicians to help them in their work. Never use the vehicle when the amount of damage i ...