2008-2012 Aprilia Sportcity Cube 250 & 300 Service & Repair Manual

SERVICE STATION MANUAL 854214 SPORTCITY CUBE 250 - 300

SERVICE STATION MANUAL SPORTCITY CUBE 250 - 300 THE VALUE OF SERVICE Thanks to continuous technical updates and specific training programs on aprilia products, only aprilia Official Network mechanics know this vehicle fully and have the special tools necessary to carry out maintenance and repair operations correctly. The reliability of the vehicle also depends on its mechanical conditions. Checking the vehicle before riding, its regular maintenance and the use of Original Aprilia Spare Parts only are essential factors! For information about the nearest Official Dealer and/or Service Centre, consult the Yellow Pages or search directly on the inset map in our Official Website: www.aprilia.com Only aprilia Original Spare Parts ensure products already studied and tested during the vehicle design stage. All aprilia Original Spare Parts undergo quality control procedures to guarantee full reliability and duration. The descriptions and illustrations given in this publication are not binding; While the basic characteristics as described and illustrated in this manual remain unchanged, aprilia reserves the right, at any time and without being required to update this publication beforehand, to make any changes to components, parts or accessories, which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons. Not all versions shown in this publication are available in all countries. The availability of individual versions should be confirmed with the official Aprilia sales network. © Copyright 2008 - Aprilia. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this publication in whole or in part is prohibited. Aprilia - After sales service. aprilia trademark is property of Piaggio & C. S.p.A.

SERVICE STATION MANUAL SPORTCITY CUBE 250 - 300 - This manual provides the main information to carry out regular maintenance operations on your vehicle. - This manual is intended to aprilia Dealers and their qualified mechanics; several concepts have been deliberately omitted as they are considered unnecessary. As it is not possible to include complete mechanical notions in this manual, users should have basic mechanical knowledge or minimum knowledge about the procedures involved when repairing vehicles. Without this knowledge, repairing or checking the vehicle may be inefficient or even dangerous. As the vehicle repair and check procedures are not described in detail, be extremely cautious so as not to damage components or injure individuals. In order to optimise customer satisfaction when using our vehicles, aprilia s.p.a. commits itself to continually improve its products and the relative documentation. The main technical modifications and changes in repair procedures are communicated to all aprilia Sales Outlets and its International Subsidiaries. These changes will be introduced in the subsequent editions of the manual. In case of need or further queries on repair and check procedures, consult aprilia CUSTOMER DEPARTMENT, which will be prepared to provide any information on the subject and any further communications on updates and technical changes related to the vehicle. NOTE Provides key information to make the procedure easier to understand and carry out. CAUTION Refers to specific procedures to carry out for preventing damages to the vehicle. WARNING Refers to specific procedures to carry out to prevent injuries to the repairer. Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal injury. Safeguarding the environment Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent damaging the environment. Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee.

INDEX OF TOPICS CHARACTERISTICS CHAR TOOLING TOOL MAINTENANCE MAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELE SYS ENGINE FROM VEHICLE ENG VE ENGINE ENG INJECTION INJEC SUSPENSIONS SUSP BRAKING SYSTEM BRAK SYS COOLING SYSTEM COOL SYS CHASSIS CHAS PRE-DELIVERY PRE DE

INDEX OF TOPICS CHARACTERISTICS CHAR

Rules Safety rules GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION When repairing, dismantling and reassembling the vehicle, follow the recommendations given below carefully. CAUTION USE OF NAKED FLAMES IS FORBIDDEN DURING ALL TYPES OF OPERATION. BEFORE START- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OPERATION OR INSPECTION ON THE VEHICLE, SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE KEY. WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ARE COLD, IF POSSIBLE, RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A SUITABLE TOOL ON FIRM AND LEVEL GROUND. TO AVOID BURNS PAY SPECIAL CARE WITH HOT ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM PARTS. DO NOT HOLD ANY MECHANICAL OR OTHER SCOOTER PARTS WITH YOUR MOUTH: SCOOT- ER COMPONENT ARE NOT EDIBLE, ON THE CONTRARY SOME OF THEM ARE HARMFUL AND EVEN TOXIC. CARBON MONOXIDE If you need to keep the engine running in order to carry out any procedure, please ensure that you do so in an open or very well ventilated area. Never let the engine run in an enclosed area. If you do work in an enclosed area, make sure to use a smoke-extraction system. CAUTION EXHAUST EMISSIONS CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE, A POISONOUS GAS WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND EVEN DEATH. FUEL CAUTION FUEL USED TO DRIVE EXPLOSION ENGINES IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND CAN BECOME EX- PLOSIVE UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS. IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED TO CARRY OUT REFUELLING AND MAINTENANCE PRO- CEDURES IN A VENTILATED AREA WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF. DO NOT SMOKE DURING REFUELLING AND NEAR FUEL VAPOURS, AVOIDING ANY CONTACT WITH NAKED FLAMES, SPARKS OR OTHER SOURCES WHICH MAY CAUSE THEM TO IGNITE OR EXPLODE. CAUTION DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. CAUTION KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. HIGH-TEMPERATURE COMPONENTS Characteristics SPORTCITY CUBE 250 - 300 CHAR - 6

The engine and the components of the exhaust system can get very hot and remain hot for some time even after the engine has been switched off. Before handling these components, make sure that you are wearing insulating gloves or wait until the engine and the exhaust system have cooled down. TRANSMISSION OIL AND USED FORK OIL CAUTION IT IS ADVISABLE TO WEAR LATEX GLOVES WHEN CARRYING OUT SERVICE WORK. THE TRANSMISSION OIL MAY CAUSE SKIN DAMAGE IF HANDLED FREQUENTLY AND FOR LONG PERIODS. WASH YOUR HANDS CAREFULLY AFTER HANDLING OIL. HAND THE OIL OVER TO OR HAVE IT COLLECTED BY THE NEAREST USED OIL RECYCLING COMPANY OR THE SUPPLIER. IT IS ADVISABLE TO WEAR LATEX GLOVES WHEN CARRYING OUT SERVICE WORK. CAUTION DO NOT DISPOSE OF OIL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. CAUTION KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. BRAKE FLUID CAUTION THE BRAKE FLUID MAY DAMAGE PAINTED, PVC OR RUBBER SURFACES. WHEN SERVICING THE BRAKE SYSTEM, PROTECT THESE COMPONENTS WITH A CLEAN CLOTH. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES WHEN SERVICING THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE BRAKE FLUID IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO THE EYES. IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH THE EYES, RINSE THEM IMMEDIATELY WITH ABUNDANT COLD, CLEAN WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. CAUTION KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. HYDROGEN GAS AND BATTERY ELECTROLYTE CAUTION THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS TOXIC, CORROSIVE AND AS IT CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID, IT CAN CAUSE BURNS WHEN IN CONTACT WITH THE SKIN. WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE, WEAR TIGHT-FITTING GLOVES AND PRO- TECTIVE APPAREL. IF THE ELECTROLYTIC FLUID GETS INTO CONTACT WITH THE SKIN, WASH WITH ABUNDANT COOL WATER. IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO PROTECT THE EYES BECAUSE EVEN TINY AMOUNTS OF BATTERY ACID MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS. IF IT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE EYES, SPORTCITY CUBE 250 - 300 Characteristics CHAR - 7

RINSE THEM CAREFULLY WITH WATER FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES, THEN SEE AN EYE SPECIAL- IST AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. IF IT IS ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED, DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK, FOL- LOWED BY MILK OF MAGNESIA OR VEGETAL OIL, AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATE- LY. THE BATTERY RELEASES EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP IT AWAY OF FLAMES, SPARKS, CIGA- RETTES OR ANY OTHER HEAT SOURCE. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN SERVICING OR RECHARGING THE BATTERY. CAUTION KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. CAUTION THE BATTERY LIQUID IS CORROSIVE. DO NOT POUR OR SPILL IT, PARTICULARLY ON PLASTIC COMPONENTS. ENSURE THAT THE ELECTROLYTIC ACID IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE BATTERY TO BE ACTI- VATED. Maintenance rules GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION When repairing, dismantling and reassembling the vehicle, follow the recommendations given below carefully. CAUTION UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, REFIT THE UNIT FOLLOWING THE REMOVAL STEPS BUT IN REVERSE ORDER. THE POSSIBLE OVERLAPPING OF OPERATIONS REFERRED TO IN THE OTHER CHAPTERS MUST BE CARRIED OUT LOGICALLY, AVOIDING ANY UNNECESSARY RE- MOVAL OF COMPONENTS. DO NOT POLISH MATT PAINTWORK WITH ABRASIVE PASTES. NEVER USE FUEL AS SOLVENT FOR CLEANING THE SCOOTER. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL, PETROL OR SOLVENTS TO CLEAN RUBBER AND PLASTIC PARTS AND THE SADDLE. USE ONLY WATER AND NEUTRAL SOAP INSTEAD. DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE CABLE (-) OF THE BATTERY IF YOU INTEND TO CARRY OUT ELECTRICAL WELDING WORK. BEFORE REMOVING COMPONENTS • Before dismantling components, remove dirt, mud, dust and foreign bodies from the vehicle. • Use the special tools designed for this scooter, as required. REMOVAL OF COMPONENTS • Do not loosen and/or tighten screws and nuts using pliers or other tools than the specially designed wrench. • Mark positions on all connection joints (pipes, cables etc.) before separating them, and identify them with distinctive symbols. • Each component needs to be clearly marked in order to be identified during reassembly. • Clean and wash the dismantled components carefully using a low-flammability detergent. Characteristics SPORTCITY CUBE 250 - 300 CHAR - 8

• Keep coupled parts together since they have "adjusted" to each other due to normal wear and tear. • Some components must be used together or replaced altogether. • Keep away from heat sources. REASSEMBLING COMPONENTS CAUTION NEVER REUSE A CIRCLIP; IF A CIRCLIP HAS BEEN REMOVED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. WHEN INSTALLING A CIRCLIP, ENSURE THAT ITS ENDS ARE NOT STRETCHED MORE THAN IS NECESSARY TO FIT IT ONTO THE SHAFT. AFTER INSTALLING THE CIRCLIP, CHECK THAT IT IS FULLY AND CLEANLY INSTALLED IN ITS SEAT. DO NOT USED COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN BEARINGS. NOTE BEARINGS MUST BE ABLE TO ROTATE FREELY, WITHOUT JAMMING AND/OR NOISE, OTH- ERWISE THEY NEED REPLACING. • Use only ORIGINAL aprilia SPARE PARTS. • Comply with lubricant and consumables usage guidelines. • Lubricate parts (whenever possible) before refitting them. • When tightening nuts and screws, start from the ones with the largest section or from the internal ones, moving diagonally. Tighten nuts and screws in successive steps before ap- plying the tightening torque. • Always replace self-locking nuts, washers, sealing rings, circlips, O-rings, split pins and screws with new ones if their tread is damaged. • When fitting bearings, make sure to lubricate them well. • Check that each component is fitted correctly. • After a repair or routine maintenance procedure, carry out pre-ride checks and test the vehicle on private grounds or in an area with low traffic density. • Clean all coupling surfaces, oil guard rims and washers before refitting them. Apply a light layer of lithium-based grease on the oil guard rims. Reassemble the oil guards and the bearings with the brand or lot number facing outward (visible side). ELECTRIC CONNECTORS Electric connectors must be disconnected as described below as non-compliance with the procedure so described causes irreparable damage to both the connector and the cable harness: Press the relevant safety hooks, if any. CAUTION TO DISCONNECT THE TWO CONNECTORS, DO NOT PULL THE CABLES. • Grip the two connectors and disconnect them by pulling them in opposite directions. SPORTCITY CUBE 250 - 300 Characteristics CHAR - 9

• In presence of dirt, rust, humidity etc., clean the connector's internal parts carefully, using a pressurised air jet. • Make sure that the cables are correctly linked to the connector's internal terminal ends. NOTE THE TWO CONNECTORS CONNECT ONLY FROM ONE SIDE; CONNECT THEM THE RIGHT WAY ROUND. • Then fit the two connectors making sure that they couple correctly (if the relevant hooks are provided, you will hear them "click" into place). TIGHTENING TORQUE CAUTION DO NOT FORGET THAT TIGHTENING TORQUES OF ALL FASTENING ELEMENTS ON WHEELS, BRAKES, WHEEL SPINDLES AND OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS PLAY A KEY ROLE IN ENSURING THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY AND MUST COMPLY WITH SPECIFIED VALUES. CHECK THE TIGHTENING TORQUES OF FASTENING PARTS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND AL- WAYS USE A TORQUE WRENCH TO REASSEMBLE THESE COMPONENTS. IF THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT COMPLIED WITH, ONE OF THE COMPONENTS MAY BECOME LOOSE AND EVEN DETACHED, THUS BLOCKING A WHEEL, OR OTHERWISE COM- PROMISING THE VEHICLE'S MANOEUVRABILITY. THIS CAN LEAD TO FALLS, WITH THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. BRAKE FLUID CAUTION DO NOT USE FLUIDS OTHER THAN THOSE PRESCRIBED AND DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT LIQ- UIDS WHEN TOPPING UP IN ORDER NOT TO DAMAGE THE BRAKE SYSTEM. DO NOT USE BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM OLD CONTAINERS OR FROM CONTAINERS THAT HAVE BEEN OPEN FOR A PROLONGED TIME. SUDDEN CHANGES IN THE PLAY OR ELASTIC RESISTANCE IN THE BRAKE LEVERS ARE DUE TO FAULTS IN THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT. MAKE ESPECIALLY SURE THAT BRAKE DISCS AND THE FRICTION MATERIAL ARE NOT SMEARED OR GREASY, PARTICULARLY AFTER CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE AND IN- SPECTION OPERATIONS. CHECK THAT BRAKE WIRES ARE NOT TWISTED OR WORN. ENSURE THAT WATER OR DUST DO NOT INGRESS INADVERTENTLY INTO THE CIRCUIT. IT IS ADVISABLE TO WEAR LATEX GLOVES WHEN SERVICING THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT. DISC BRAKE CAUTION ANY OIL OR OTHER LIQUIDS ON A DISC WILL SOIL THE BRAKE PADS. SOILED PADS MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED. A SOILED DISC OR A DISC WITH TRACES OF OIL MUST BE CLEANED WITH A TOP QUALITY DEGREASING AGENT. IF THE SCOOTER IS USED CLOSE TO WATER OR ON DUSTY OR UNSURFACED ROADS, OR IF IT IS USED FOR SPORTS APPLICATION, HALVE THE SERVICE INTERVALS. COOLANT The cooling of the engine is by forced liquid circulation. The coolant liquid is made up of 50% de-ionised water and antifreeze solution in a base of ethylene glycol and corrosion inhibitors. The product recommended in the 'Recommended products table' is already mixed and ready to use. Characteristics SPORTCITY CUBE 250 - 300 CHAR - 10

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