Fantic Caballero 500 - Owner's Manual > Introduction

For specific maintenance and repairs it is advisable to contact our Authorized Fantic Motor Centers, which will guarantee an accurate and prompt service, always using original spare parts.

It is recommended, after the first hours of use, to carry out the preliminary checks.

Failure to follow these procedures can result in serious injury to persons and to the vehicle. Contact an Authorized Fantic Motor Center if malfunctions or anomalies are found.

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

Front and rear disc brake

• Check the levers operation, idle stroke, fluid level and check for leaks. If necessary, top up the brake fluid.

Throttle control

• Make sure that the knob rotation is smooth and fluid from both directions and that there are no jamming.

Engine oil

• Check the level and top up if necessary.

Wheels and tires

• Check the tires surface conditions, pressure, wear and the presence of damage. Remove the trapped foreign bodies, if any.

Levers and brakes

• Check that it works correctly during engagement and release without jamming, tearing or slipping. Lubricate the joints if necessary.

Clutch lever

• Check that it works correctly during engagement and release without jamming, tearing or slipping. Lubricate the joints if necessary.

Handlebar

• Make sure that the complete rotation on both sides is free and homogeneous and without clearance or slack.

Kickstand

• Check its rotation and sliding. Check that the spring tension returns it to its normal position. Lubricate the joints if necessary. Check the correct operation of the safety switch.

Fastening elements

• Check that there are no loose fasteners. If necessary, adjust and tighten.

Fuel tank

• Check the fuel level and refill if necessary. Check the correct closing of the fuel cap and that there are no leaks in the circuit.

Engine stop switch

• Check the correct operation.

Start switch

• Check the correct operation.

Phonic wheels

• Check that they are perfectly clean and not damaged.

Acoustic and visual devices

• Check the correct operation. Replace in case of failure.

ENGINE OIL

Check and verify the engine oil level every 1,000 km (600 mi).

Check the engine oil level

Periodically check the engine oil level.

The engine oil check must be carried out with hot engine.

Do not rest the vehicle on the side kickstand when checking the engine oil.

Position and keep the vehicle in a vertical position and with both wheels resting on the ground.

Start the engine and warm it up for at least two minutes at idling speed and then turn it off: wait two minutes before checking the oil level.

Check the oil level from the porthole.

The level must remain between the notches at the porthole.

H = MAX
L = MIN

The oil level must not go beyond the "H" marking and must never be below the "L" marking, in order not to damage the engine.

Engine oil topping up

If after checking the engine oil level, the level is not in the right parameters, topping up is required.

Therefore remove the oil level plug and top up.

If you use a funnel or something else, make sure of the perfect cleaning.

Do not add additives or other substances and use the products recommended in the "RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE" section.

Engine oil replacement

The operations for filter and engine oil replacement are complicated for an inexperienced operator. It is advisable to contact an Authorized Fantic Motor Center if you need to remove and replace the filter and the engine oil.

Amount of engine oil

• Total amount: 1.6 l (0.35 UK gal, 0.42 US gal)
• Without replacement of the oil filter element: 0.95 l (0.20 UK gal, 0.25 US gal)
• With replacement of the oil filter element: 1 l (0.21 UK gal, 0.26 US gal)

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