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use and maintenance
ETV mille Caponord ABS
CLUTCH
NOTE
Perform the maintenance
operations with doubled frequency if the
vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas, on
uneven surfaces or on racetracks.
Have the clutch checked by an
aprilia
Official Dealer every 7500 km (4687 mi).
NOTE
The engine is provided with an
hydraulic control clutch, aided by the PPC
(Pneumatic Power Clutch) exclusive
p a t e n t e d s y s t e m , w h i c h a v o i d s t h e
bouncing of the rear wheel.
CHECK
◆
Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.
58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
◆
Turn the handlebar partially rightwards,
so that the fluid contained in the clutch
fluid tank is parallel to the edge of the
clutch fluid tank (1) (see figure).
◆
Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
the
≈
MIN
∆
mark.
MIN
= minimum level
◆
If the fluid does not reach the
≈
MIN
∆
mark, provide for topping up.
TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 37 (CLUTCH FLUID -
recommendations).
!
CAUTION
The fluid may flow out. Do not operate
the clutch control lever if the reservoir
plug is loose or has been removed.
!
WARNING
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
clutch fluid to the air.
The clutch fluid is hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the clutch fluid tank open ONLY
for the time necessary for topping up.
!
CAUTION
Position a cloth under the brake
reservoir, in case some fluid should be
spilled.
◆
Using a short, cross-tip screwdriver,
unscrew the two screws (2) of the clutch
fluid tank (1).
1
MIN
MIN
2
2
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