APRILIA RST FUTURA - 2001, Service Manual

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RST mille
USA
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Release 00/2002 - 03
1.4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1.4.1 FUEL
DANGER
Gasoline is extremely flammable and in some
conditions can become explosive.
It is therefore necessary to refuel and carry out
maintenance operations involving the fuel system in a
well-ventilated area, with the engine off.
Do not refuel or do any maintenance on the fuel system
with the engine running.
Do not smoke while refueling or near fuel vapors.
Never allow any portion of the fuel system to come in
contact with open flames, sparks or other heat sources.
Be careful to avoid spilling fuel when you are refueling.
Spilled fuel could ignite when it contacts hot engine or
exhaust system surfaces.
If you accidentally spill some fuel, ensure that it is
wiped up or completely evaporated before starting the
vehicle.
Since gasoline expands in the fuel tank when the vehicle
is sitting in the open sun, never fill the tank completely to
the brim. Leave at least one inch of expansion space.
Avoid any contact of the fuel with your skin, and avoid
inhalation of fuel vapors.
Do not ever attempt to siphon fuel from one container to
another using your mouth as suction for a siphon hose.
Gasoline is poisonous and carcinogenic and contains
chemical substances that cause birth defects and other
reproductive problems. If gasoline should be
accidentally spilled on the skin or clothes, immediately
wash it off with soap and water and change clothes.
Should you accidentally spill gasoline in your eyes,
flush with a large quantity of water and immediately
contact a health professional.
Should you accidentally get gasoline into your mouth,
do not induce vomiting.
Drink a large quantity of milk or clear water and
immediately contact a health professional.
Never try to siphon gasoline by sucking it with your
mouth.
Use a manual pump or a similar system.
If your vehicle overturns, it will leak gasoline which is
extremely flammable.
Flames or sparks may ignite this which will not only
destroy the vehicle but also could do serious property
damage to surrounding property and cause serious
injuries or even death.
ALWAYS KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
DISPOSE OF UNWANTED GASOLINE PROPERLY, DO
NOT DUMP IT INTO STORM SEWERS OR INTO A
SINK OR TOILET.
WARNING
Before opening the fuel filler cap, if necessary, clean
the cap and the part around it with a clean cloth.
Prevent any foreign material from getting into the fuel
tank, this could lead to serious engine damage.
If you use any container or funnel for refueling, make
sure that it is perfectly clean. Any foreign matter getting
into the fuel tank may lead to severe damage.
DANGER
Do not add any additives or other substances to the
gasoline.
Do not refuel the tank completely; the fuel should never
be touching the rim of filler cap seat hole.
After refueling, replace the fuel filler cap (1) in the
correct position and ensure that it is properly closed.
Use only unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane
rating of 92 (M+R)/2 .
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
(reserve included): 5.28 US gal (20l).
TANK RESERVE: 1.19 ± 0.26 us GAL (4.5 ± 1l).