
use and maintenance
RSV 1000 R
- RSV 1000 RFACT
USA
USA
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ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE
CONTROL
C a r e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 8 0
(MAINTENANCE).
This vehicle is equipped with two throttle
cables.
The following information may refer to just
one throttle cable but should be observed
with regard to both throttle cables.
WARNING
If the throttle sticks open, it may cause
a collision with another vehicle, or an
upset.
If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with
the engine stop switch located on the
right handlebar.
Do not attempt to restart the engine
until the throttle has been repaired and
works perfectly. Failure to obey this
warning can lead to a runaway with
seriously injuries or even death.
If any fastener in the throttle system
becomes loose, likewise you will lose
control of your vehicle.
Either situation can lead to an upset or
collision with subsequent serious injury
or death.
Your vehicle is equipped with a double
cable throttle. One cable opens the throttle
when you rotate the throttle grip toward
you; the other closes the throttle when you
r o t a t e t h e g r i p a wa y f r o m y o u . I t i s
essential, when you release the throttle
grip, that it automatically return to the idle
position.
This double cable arrangement enhances
safety by providing for positive closing of
the throttle.
WARNING
In the event of a throttle sticking
emergency, always kill the engine using
the engine stop switch located near the
throttle grip on the right handlebar.
Never use your vehicle if the throttle
does not automatically fully return to
the idle position when the throttle grip
is released. Contact your Local
aprilia
Dealer for repairs. Failure to heed this
warning can lead to a serious accident
and subsequent injury or even death.
CAUTION
Halve service intervals when the vehicle
is used in rainy or dusty conditions, on
rough roads or for racing.
Have your Local
aprilia
Dealer check
the throttle cables after the first 600 mi
(1,000 km) and thereafter every 6,250 mi
(10,000 km).
The play of the throttle cable must be
between
0.08 – 0.12 in (2 – 3 mm)
,
measured at the edge of the grip, see the
illustration above.
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