The service manual has been prepared as an aid to improve the quality of repairs by giving the serviceman an accurate understanding of the product and showing him the correct way to perform repairs and make judgements.

Make sure you understand the contents of this manual and use it to full dffect at every opportunity.
This service manual mainly contents the necessary technical information for operation performed in a service workshop.


This Service and Repair Manual Covers the following Models:
- Aprilia Atlantic 500, Year 2002 Workshop Service Manual


This service manual contains:

Safety warnings
Precautions and general information
Replacing components
Using the manual
Identification data
Notes on fuel, lubricants, coolant and other items fuel
Running-in rules
Precautions and General information
Spare parts
Technical data
Lubricant chart
Tightening torques table

Periodic maintenance programme
Periodic maintenance schedule
Lubricating points
Battery
Removing the battery cover
Checking and cleaning the terminals
Removing the battery
Long inactivaty of the battery
Checking the electrolyte level
Recharcing the battery
Installing the battery
Spark plug
Adjusting the throttle control
Air filter
Engine oil
Checking and restoring the engine oil level
Renewing the engine oil and
The engine oil filter
Checking the transmission oil level and topping up
Topping up
Renewing the transmission oil
Disc brakes
Check
Restoring the brake fluid level
Checking brake pad wear
Bleeding the braking system (front side only)
Bleeding the integral braking system
Checking and restoring the coolant level
Renewing the coolant
Circuit bleeding
Checking and adjusting the steering
Adjusting the bearings play
Steering damper
Check engine pin bushings
Checking the front suspension
Checking the rear suspension
Adjusting the rear suspension
Adjustment of the rear suspension spring preload
Wheels and tyres
Wheels inspection
Tyres
Pressure tyres

Components that can be removed without
Removing the engine removing the engine from the frame

Fuel tank and pump
Ems fuel injection system
Fuel supply system
Fuel supply check
Fuel pump removal/dismantling
Fuel pump and fuel level feeler disassembly and checking
Throttle body
Throttle body removal

System description
Coolant
Radiator removal
Electrical cooling fan removal
Expansion tank removal
Thermostat valve
Coolant pump
Coolant thermistor

Checking the recharging system
Checking the recharging voltage
Checking the alternator no-load
Checking the alternator continuity
Voltage regulator
Fuel injection system
Injection supply wire diagram
Stand switch control
Injection relay controls
Ignition/injection system
E.C.U. Connections
Connections to the E.C.U. Control unit
Checking the HV coil
Drop sensor check
Rpm sensor check
Throttle valve potentiometer (accelerator sensor) check
Injector check
Coolant thermistor function check
Fuel pump check
Air thermistor function check
Starting and stop lights system
Starting relay check
Stop lights relay check
Electric cooling fan
Checking the electric fan
Water thermistor check
Fan relay check
Coolant temperature and fuel level indicators
Wiring diagram
Water temperature
Dashboard check
Fuel level
Dashboard check
Fuel level sensor check
Lights and acoustic signals system
Wiring diagram
Horn check
Top case switch check
Direction indicators and display data
Wiring diagram
Controls on the left side of the handlebar ....
Direction indicator and speedometer
Wiring diagram
Dashboard check
Sensor check
Speedometer
Air temperature sensor
Switches
Bulb replacement
Battery
Number plate light replacement
Helmet compartment light replacement
Third stop lights replacement
Vertical beam adjustment
Horizontal beam adjustment
Replacing the fuses
Electrical components layout
Electrical components layout
Wiring diagram 500 c.c. Atlantic scooter

Bodywork
Passenger footrest removal
Lower protection cover removal
Unlocking/locking the seat
Seat removal
Central tunnel removal
Left and right hand inspection cover removal legshield removal
Legshield removal
Document compartment
Front mudguard removal
Passenger handle-grip removal
Complete side panel removal
Removal of the chromed strip from the side panels
Side panel separation
Foot platform removal
Spray guard removal
Front shield removal
Passenger backrest removal
Plastic backrest removal
Rear mudguard removal
Lower cover removal
Tail unit removal
Footrest support and lower spray guard removal.
Front panel removal
Upper handlebar cover removal
Lower handlebar cover removal
Complete instrument panel removal
Windshield removal
Instrument panel removal
Complete lighting assembly removal
Crash helmet compartment removal
Front wheel
Key
Removing the front wheel
Replacing the bearings
Check
Refitting the front wheel
Rear wheel
Key
Removing the rear wheel
Removing the exhaust terminal
Check
Front brake
Key
Replacing the brake pads
Checking the brake disc
Removing the brake disc
Rear brake
Key
Replacing the brake pads
Checking the brake disc
Removing the brake disc
Steering
Checking the bearings
Key
Checking the oil level
Removing the fork assembly
Removing the rod-wheel carrier assembly
Wheel carrier rod disassembly
Checking the components
Adjusting the rear suspension
Adjustment of the rear suspension spring preload
Removing the shock absorber


This service manual is specifically written for the do-it-yourselfer as well as the experienced mechanic. Using this repair manual is an inexpensive way to keep your vehicle working properly. Each manual provides step-by-step instructions based on the complete disassembly of the machine. It is this level of detail, along with hundreds of photos and illustrations, that guide the reader through each service and repair procedure. Simply print out the pages you need or print the entire manual as a whole!!!

Detailed substeps expand on repair procedure information.
Notes, cautions and warnings throughout each chapter pinpoint critical information.
Numbered instructions guide you through every repair procedure step by step.
Bold figure number help you quickly match illustrations with instructions.
Detailed illustrations, drawings and photos guide you through every procedure.
Enlarged inset helps you identify and examine parts in detail.
Numbered table of contents is easy to use so that you can find the information you need fast.


The Aprilia Atlantic 500, Year 2002, manual also makes it easy to diagnose and repair problems with your machines electrical system! Troubleshooting and electrical service procedures are combined with detailed wiring diagrams for ease of use.

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PRODUCT DETAILS:

Manufacturer: Aprilia
Specifications
Model: Atlantic 500, Year 2002
Language: English
Format: Adobe Acrobat Document (.pdf)
Compatible: All Versions of Windows & Mac