Aprilia Scarabeo 50 2005 Maintenance Schedule
The 2005 Aprilia Scarabeo 50 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for battery, spark plugs, general maintenance, air filter, brake fluid, oil and tires. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
49ccEngine size
45Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Aprilia Scarabeo 50 2T (PA C421M) Workshop Manual, sec.2.2.1 Scheduled Maintenance Chart (this document covers model years 2000–2005): vespaforum.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery clamp tightening / electrolyte level check | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery clamp tightening and electrolyte level. |
| Spark plug check / replacement | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months · Replace every 8,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check spark plug at 500 km and every 4,000 km; replace every 8,000 km/24 months. |
| Carburettor idling adjustment | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Adjust carburettor idle speed at 500 km, then check every 4,000 km. |
| Air filter cleaning | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check air filter at 500 km; clean every 4,000 km/12 months. |
| Throttle operation check | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check throttle control operation. |
| Brake locking operation check | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake locking operation. |
| Lighting system check | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check lighting system operation. |
| Brake light switches check | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front/rear brake light switches. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake fluid reservoir level. |
| Mixer (2-stroke) oil level check | Every 500 km | Easy | Check 2-stroke mixer oil tank level. |
| Headlight beam direction check | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/adjust headlight beam direction. |
| Spark plug cap check | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check spark plug cap/connector. |
| Tire pressure and wear check (monthly) | Every 1 month | Easy | Check tire condition and inflation pressure. |
| Rear brake pad wear check | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear (drum) brake pad/shoe wear. |
| Front brake pad wear check | Every 2,000 km (first at 500 km) | Easy | Check front (disc) brake pad wear. |
| Rear shock absorber check | Every 8,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check rear shock absorber condition. |
| Bowden cables and controls check | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check Bowden cables and controls. |
| CVT converter (variator) belt check | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Check CVT converter drive belt condition. |
| Steering tube bearings and play check | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check steering tube bearings and steering play. |
| Wheel bearings check | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check front/rear wheel bearings. |
| Brake disc check | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake disc condition. |
| Brake drum check | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear brake drum condition. |
| Hose/wire clamp check | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Check hose and wiring clamps. |
| Vehicle road test | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Road-test the vehicle for general operation. |
| Braking system / brake discs test | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Road-test braking system and brake discs. |
| Electric starter shaft greasing | Every 8,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Grease electric starter motor shafts. |
| Rear brake cam shaft greasing | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Grease rear drum brake cam shaft. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace hydraulic brake fluid. |
| Exhaust muffler/silencer check | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check exhaust muffler/silencer condition and mounting. |
| Mixer / throttle linkage operation check | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check mixer pump and throttle linkage operation. |
| Transmission (gearbox) oil change | See notes | Easy | Change rear hub/gearbox transmission fluid. |
| Transmission (gearbox) oil check | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear hub/gearbox transmission fluid level/condition. |
| Rear pulley (variator) guide pins replacement | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Replace CVT rear pulley guide pins. |
| Front fork damper rod check | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check front fork damper rod. |
| Front CVT movable/fixed belt roller replacement | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Replace front CVT movable/fixed drive belt roller. |
| Front converter rollers and guides replacement | Every 8,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace CVT front converter rollers and guides. |
| Tire pressure and wear check (dealer service) | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire pressure and tread wear. |
| Nut, bolt, and screw tightening check | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check general fastener tightening. |
| Battery terminal tightening (initial) | See notes | Easy | Check battery terminal tightening. |
| Mixer oil reserve warning light check | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check mixer oil reserve warning light function. |
| Cylinder head and cylinder cleaning | Every 8,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Clean carbon deposits from cylinder head and cylinder. |
| Fuel hose check / replacement | Every 4,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Easy | Check fuel hose condition; replace on age. |
| Braking system lines check / replacement | Every 4,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Easy | Check hydraulic brake lines; replace on age. |
| Mixer oil lines check / replacement | Every 4,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 12 months · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check 2-stroke mixer oil delivery lines; replace on age. |
| Clutch wear check | Every 8,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check centrifugal clutch shoe wear. |
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