Aprilia Scarabeo 250 2004 Maintenance Schedule
The 2004 Aprilia Scarabeo 250 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for coolant, general maintenance, battery, spark plugs, air filter, oil, tires, valve clearance and brake fluid. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
244ccEngine size
38Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Aprilia Scarabeo 250 (USA/CND) Use and Maintenance manual Ed.02 2005, Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.53-54 (this document covers model years 2004–2008): vespaforum.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant replacement | Every 16 months · Replace every 16 months | Moderate | Replace coolant. |
| Rear shock absorbers check | Every 8 months | Moderate | Check rear shock absorbers. |
| Battery / electrolyte level check | Every 8 months | Easy | Check battery and electrolyte level. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 10,000 mi (first at 625 mi) · Every 16 months · Replace every 7,500 mi | Easy | Check spark plug; replace every 7,500 mi/16 months. |
| Carburetor idle speed adjustment | Every 16 months | Moderate | Adjust carburetor idle speed. |
| Air cleaner cleaning | Every 3,750 mi · Every 8 months | Easy | Clean air cleaner element. |
| Engine oil filter replacement | Every 3,750 mi (first at 625 mi) · Every 8 months | Easy | Replace engine oil filter. |
| Throttle operation check | Every 8 months | Easy | Check throttle operation. |
| Brake locking operation check | Every 8 months | Easy | Check brake locking operation. |
| Converter grease replacement | Every 3,750 mi · Every 8 months | Moderate | Replace CVT converter grease. |
| Stop light switch check | Every 3,750 mi · Every 8 months | Easy | Check brake light switch. |
| Coolant level check | Every 1,242 mi (first at 625 mi) | Easy | Check coolant level. |
| Engine oil change | Every 3,728 mi (first at 625 mi) | Easy | Change engine oil. |
| Engine oil level check | Every 1,864 mi | Easy | Check engine oil level. |
| Transmission oil change | Every 14,913 mi (first at 625 mi) | Easy | Change transmission (hub) oil. |
| Transmission oil level check | Every 3,728 mi | Easy | Check transmission oil level. |
| Light orientation / operation check | Every 3,750 mi · Every 8 months | Easy | Check headlight orientation and operation. |
| Tire pressure check (monthly) | Every 1 month | Easy | Check tire inflation pressure. |
| Battery terminal tightening (initial) | See notes | Easy | Check battery terminal tightening. |
| Front fork check | Every 8 months | Moderate | Check front fork condition. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 1,242 mi (first at 625 mi) | Easy | Check brake pad wear. |
| Idle mixture (CO) check | Every 3,750 mi · Every 8 months | Moderate | Check idle mixture CO level. |
| Belt, converter rollers and plastic guide check / replacement | Every 3,750 mi · Every 8 months · Replace every 7,500 mi · Replace every 16 months | Moderate | Check CVT belt, converter rollers, and converter plastic guide; replace every 7,500 mi/16 months. |
| Converter belt replacement | Every 3,750 mi · Every 8 months | Moderate | Replace CVT converter belt. |
| Headstock bearings check | Every 8 months | Moderate | Check headstock (steering) bearings. |
| Wheel bearings check | Every 3,750 mi · Every 8 months | Moderate | Check wheel bearings. |
| Converter filter cleaning | Every 3,750 mi · Every 8 months | Easy | Clean CVT converter filter. |
| Clutch jaws check | Every 7,500 mi · Every 16 months | Moderate | Check clutch jaws wear. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 3,750 mi · Every 8 months | Advanced | Check valve clearances. |
| Brake fluid level check / replacement | Every 3,750 mi (first at 625 mi) · Every 8 months · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check brake fluid level; replace every 2 years. |
| Front fork fluid replacement | Every 16 months · Replace every 16 months | Moderate | Replace front fork fluid. |
| Engine oil filter mesh and magnetic screw check | Every 8 months | Easy | Check engine oil filter mesh and magnetic drain screw. |
| Converter rollers and plastic guide replacement | Every 3,750 mi · Every 8 months · Replace every 7,500 mi · Replace every 16 months | Moderate | Check/replace CVT converter rollers and plastic guide. |
| Wheels/tires condition check (dealer) | Every 3,750 mi · Every 8 months | Easy | Check wheel and tire condition. |
| Nuts, bolts and screw tightening check | Every 8 months | Moderate | Check general fastener tightening. |
| Head nut tightening check | See notes | Moderate | Check cylinder head nut tightening. |
| Brake fluid bleeding | See notes | Moderate | Bleed hydraulic brake system. |
| Carburetor tubes check / replacement | Every 3,750 mi · Every 8 months · Replace every 48 months | Easy | Check carburetor tubes; replace every 4 years. |
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