APRILIA RALLY 50, Manual

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use and maintenance Rally 50
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CAUTION
Do not operate the front brake lever and
do not rotate the handlebar with the
screws (3) or the cover (4) removed.
This will cause brake fluid to squirt out
and spill.
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Using a short Phillips screwdrivers, un-
screw the two screws (3) and retrieve
them.
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Raise and remove the cover (4).
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Remove the guide cover (5).
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WARNING
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
brake fluid to the air.
The brake fluid is hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the brake fluid reservoir open
only for the time necessary for topping
up.
NOTE
In order not to spill the brake fluid
while topping up, keep the fluid in the res-
ervoir parallel to the reservoir rim, and do
not shake the vehicle.
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Remove the gasket (6).
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CAUTION
When topping up, never exceed the
“MAX” level.
Top up to “MAX” only when new pads
are installed.
Do not fill the reservoir to “MAX” with
worn pads; this will cause fluid to over-
flow the reservoir when the pads are re-
newed.
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CAUTION
If you use any container or funnel for
topping up, make sure that it is perfect-
ly clean.
Any foreign matter getting into the brake
reservoir may lead to severe damage.
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WARNING
Do not add any additives or other sub-
stances to the brake fluid.
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WARNING
Use only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from a
clean, sealed container. Never reuse
used brake fluid.
NOTE
In order to reach the “ MAX ” level,
top up until covering the glass (2) complete-
ly, but leave a space of
0.20 – 0.23 in (5 –6
mm) from the brake fluid reservoir rim.
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Top up the reservoir with brake fluid, un-
til the fluid reaches the “
MAX ” level.
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Replace the gasket (6) in its seat correct-
ly.
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Replace the guide cover (5) in its seat
correctly.
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Replace the cover (4).
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Install and tighten the two screws (3).
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Replace the front handlebar cove, see
p. 72 (REMOVING THE FRONT HAN-
DLEBAR COVER).
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CAUTION
After servicing the brakes, always
check them for function. If the stroke of
the lever is excessive, or if you detect
that the effectiveness of the brakes is
reduced in any way, have your vehicle
serviced by your Local
APRILIA
Delear.
It may be necessary to have your dealer
bleed the system, or there may be some
other problem with the brake system.
Never ride your vehicle in traffic imme-
diately after servicing the brakes.
Always apply the brake lever several
times before riding your vehicle. Then,
try your vehicle in a parking lot or other
safe area with little traffic to ensure that
the brakes are working properly. Fail-
ure to observe this warning can lead to
a serious accident with subsequent se-
rious injury or death.