Fuel
Danger!
- The fuel used to operate engines is highly flammable and becomes explosive under particular conditions.
- Refuelling and engine service should take place in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke when refuelling or in the proximity of sources of fuel vapours. Avoid contact with bare flames, sources of sparks or any other source which may ignite the fuel or lead to explosion.
- Take care not to spill fuel out of the filler, or it may ignite when in contact with hot engine parts. In the event of accidental fuel spillage, make sure the affected area is fully dry before starting the engine. Fuel expands from heat and when left under direct sunlight.
- Never fill the fuel tank up to the rim. Tighten the filler cap securely after each refuelling.
- Avoid contact with skin. Do not inhale vapours. Do not swallow fuel. Do not transfer fuel between different containers using a hose.
- DO NOT RELEASE FUEL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
- KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Use only premium grade unleaded petrol, min. O.N. 95 (N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.).
Lubricants
Danger!
- A good lubrication ensures the vehicle safety.
- Failure to keep the lubricants at the recommended level or the use of a non-suitable new and clean type of lubricant can lead to the engine or gearbox seizure, thus leading to serious accidents, personal injury or even death.
- Gear oil may cause serious damage to the skin if handled daily and for long periods.
- Wash your hands carefully after use.
- Do not dispose of oil into the environment.
- Take it to the filling station where you usually buy it or to an oil salvage center.
Warning!
- When filling the vehicle with this oil, take care not to spill it out since it could damage the vehicle paintwork.
- In case of contact with oil, the tyres surface will become very slippery, thus becoming a serious danger for your safety.
- In case of leaks, do not use the vehicle. Check and trace the cause of leaks and proceed to repair.
Front fork fluid
Danger!
- Front suspension response can be modified to a certain extent by changing damping settings and/or selecting a particular grade of oil. Standard oil grade is SAE 20 W. Different oil grades can be selected to obtain a particular suspension response. (Choose SAE 5W for a softer suspension, 20W for a stiffer suspension).
- The two grades can also be mixed in varying solutions to obtain the desired response.
- F.A. or Agila fork has special properties, which enable them to retain virtually the same viscosity regardless of temperature to give constant damping response.
(Recommended) front fork oil, see 1.8.1.
Brake fluid
Note. This vehicle is fitted with front and rear disc brakes. Each braking system is operated by an independent hydraulic circuit. The information provided below applies to both braking systems.
Danger!
- Do not use the vehicle in case brakes are worn out or do not work properly! The brakes are the parts that most ensure your safety and for this reason they must always be perfectly working. Failure to comply with these recommendations will probably lead to a crash or an accident, with a consequent risk of personal injury or death.
- A wet surface reduces brakes efficiency.
Danger!
- In case of wet ground the braking distance will be doubled, since both brakes and tyres drives on the road surface are extremely reduced by the water present on the road surface.
- Any water on brakes, after washing the vehicle or driving on a wet road surface or crossing puddles or gips, can wet brakes so as to greatly reduce their efficiency.
- Failure to comply with these recommendations may lead to serious accidents, with a consequent risk of severe personal injuries or death.
- Brakes are critical safety components. Do not ride the vehicle in case brakes are not working at their best.
- Check for brakes proper operation before every trip.
- Brake fluid is an irritant. Avoid contact with eyes or skin.
- In the event of accidental contact, wash affected body parts thoroughly. In the event of accidental contact with eyes, contact an eye specialist or seek medical advice.
- DO NOT RELEASE BRAKE FLUID INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
- When handling brake fluid, take care not to spill it onto plastic or paint-finished parts or they will damage.
- Check brake fluid level after the first 1000 km (625 mi) and then every 4000 km (2485 mi). See 2.12.1 and 2.12.4; change brake fluid every year, see 2.12.2.
(Recommended) brake fluid, see 1.8.1.
Danger!
- Do not use any brake fluids other than the specified type. Never mix different types of fluids to top up level, as this will damage the braking system.
- Do not use brake fluid from containers which have been kept open or in storage for long periods.
- Any sudden changes in play or hardness in the brake levers are warning signs of problems with the hydraulic circuits.
- Ensure that the brake discs and brake linings have not become contaminated with oil or grease. This is particularly important after servicing or inspections.
- Make sure the brake lines are not twisted or worn.
- Prevent accidental ingress of water or dust into the circuit.
- Wear latex gloves when servicing the hydraulic circuit.
Disc brakes
Danger!
- The brakes are the parts that most ensure your safety and for this reason they must always be perfectly working; check them before every trip.
- A dirty disc soils the pads.
- Dirty pads must be replaced, while dirty discs must be cleaned with a high-quality degreaser.
- Perform the maintenance operations with half the indicated frequency if the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven surfaces or on racetracks, see 2.1.2. Check brake pads for wear, see 2.12.3.When the disc pads wear out, the level of the fluid decreases to automatically compensate for their wear. The front brake fluid reservoir is located on the right handlebar, near the front brake lever.
- The rear brake fluid reservoir is located under the right fairing.
- Do not use the vehicle if the braking system leaks fluid.
Coolant
Danger!
- Coolant is toxic when ingested and is an irritant, contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation.
- In the event of contact with eyes, rinse repeatedly with abundant water and seek medical advice. In the event of ingestion, induce vomiting, rinse mouth and throat with abundant water and seek medical advice immediately.
- DO NOT RELEASE INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
- KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Danger!
- Take care not to spill coolant onto hot engine parts. It may ignite and produce invisible flames. Wear latex gloves when servicing.
- Do not ride when coolant is below the minimum level.
Check coolant level before each ride and every 1500 km (932 mi), see 2.10.1. Change coolant every two years, see 5.2.1.
Coolant mixture is a 50% solution of water and anti-freeze. This is the ideal solution for most operating temperatures and provides good corrosion protection.
This solution is also suited to the warm season, as it is less prone to evaporative loss and will reduce the need for topups.
In addition, less water evaporation means fewer minerals salts depositing in the radiator, which helps preserve the efficiency of the cooling system.
When temperature drops below zero degrees centigrade, check the cooling system frequently and add more anti-freeze (up to 60% maximum) to the solution.
Use distilled water in the coolant mixture. Tap water will damage the engine.
(Recommended) engine anti-freeze, see 1.8.1.
Refer to the chart given below and add water with the quantity of anti-freeze to obtain a solution with the desired freezing point:
| Freezing point°C | Coolant % of volume |
| -20° | 35 |
| -30° | 45 |
| -40° | 55 |
Note. Coolants have different specifications. The protection degree is written on the label.
Warning! Use nitrate-free coolant only, with a protection until at least -35°C.
Drive chain
Check drive chain operation, slack and lubrication at regular intervals, see 2.21.1.
The vehicle is equipped with an endless chain with a joint link.
Warning!
- If too slack, the chain can come off the front or rear sprockets thus leading to serious accidents and damage to the vehicle, with consequent serious personal injury or death.
- Do not use the vehicle if the chain tension has not been correctly adjusted.
- To check chain, take it with your hand where it turns on the rear sprocket and pull it as to separate it from the crown itself.
- If you can move the chain apart of the front sprocket for more than 3 mm (0.125 in), change chain, crown and pinion.
Danger! If not properly maintained, chain can early wear out and lead to the damage of both crown and pinion. Perform chain maintenance operations more frequently if the vehicle is used on rainy or dusty areas.
Tyres
Warning!
- If tyres are excessively inflated, the vehicle will be hard and uneasy to ride, thus making you feel not at your ease.
- In addition the roadworthiness, mainly on wet surfaces and during cornering, will be impaired.
- Flat tyres (insufficient pressure) can slip on the rim and make you lose the control of the vehicle.
- In this case too, both vehicle roadworthiness, maneuverability and brake efficiency will be impaired.
- Tyres changing, repair, maintenance and balancing must be carried out by specialized technicians using suitable equipment.
- When new, tyres can have a thin slippery protective coating. Drive carefully for the first kilometers (miles). Never use rubber treating substances on tyres.
- In particular, avoid contact with fluid fuels, leading to a rapid wear.
- In case of contact with oil or fuel, do not clean but change tyres.
Danger!
- Some of the factory-assembled tyres of this vehicle are provided with wear indicators.
- There are several kinds of wear indicators.
- For more information on how to check the wear, contact your Dealer.
- Visually check if the tyres are worn and in this case have them changed.
- If a tyre deflates while driving, stop immediately.
- Avoid hard brakings or moves and do not close throttles too abruptly.
- Slowly close throttle grip, move to the edge of the road and make use of the engine brake to slow down until coming to a halt.
- Failure to comply with these recommendations can lead to serious accidents and consequent personal injuries or death.
- Do not install tyres with air tube on rims for tubeless tyres and viceversa.