
use and maintenance
RSV 1000 R
- RSV 1000 RFACT
USA
USA
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T o c h e c k t h e s p e c i f i e d c l e a r a n c e
mentioned above:
u
Measure the distance traveled by the
rear brake lever (4) before braking action
starts. The idle stroke at the end of the
rear brake lever (4) must be about
0.16
in (4 mm)
.
WARNING
After making any brake adjustment
apply the brakes repeatedly. Try the
brakes in a parking lot or other area
where there is little traffic. After you
have completed the adjustment, lift the
wheel free of the ground and ensure
that it rotates freely when the brake is
released.
COOLANT
CAUTION
Do not use the vehicle if the coolant is
below the minimum prescribed level.
Halve service intervals when the vehicle
is used in rainy or dusty conditions, on
rough roads or for racing.
Check the coolant level every 600 mi (1,000
km), before riding and after long trips.
CAUTION
Have the coolant changed by your Official
aprilia
dealer every 2 years.
WARNING
Coolant is poisonous! Do not ingest
c o o l a n t u n d e r a n y c i r c u m s t a n c e .
Should you get coolant in your mouth,
rinse with cool water and immediately
seek medical attention. Coolant is also
very dangerous to your skin and eyes.
Should you accidentally get coolant on
your clothing or skin, change clothes
immediately. Wash coolant from your
skin with hot water and soap. Should
you get coolant in your eyes, flush with
p l e n t y o f c o o l w a t e r a n d s e e k
professional medical help at once.
Should s ome one swallow coolant
accidentally, induce vomiting, rinse
mouth with water, and immediately seek
professional medical attention.
D I S P O S E O F T H E C O O L A N T
PROPERLY.
BE SURE TO KEEP THE DRAINED
COOLANT AWAY FROM CHILDREN
AND PETS. IT IS SWEET TASTING, AS
WELL AS EXTREMELY POISONOUS,
A N D I S V E R Y A T T R A C T I V E T O
CHILDREN AND PETS.
Use extra c aution not to spill the
coolant on any hot parts of the engine.
It is flammable, and can emit invisible,
noxious fumes.
Always wear rubber or latex gloves
when servicing the cooling system.
Have the coolant changed by your Local
aprilia
Dealer.
The coolant is made up of 50% water and
50% antifreeze.
This mixture is ideal for most running
temperatures and ensures good protection
against corrosion.
It is advisable to keep the same mixture also
in the hot season, since in this way losses due
to evaporation are reduced and it is not
necessary to top up very frequently.
The mineral salt deposits left in the radiator
by evaporated water are thus reduced and
the efficiency of the cooling system
remains unchanged.
If the outdoor temperature is below 0°C,
check the cooling circuit frequently and if
n e c e s s a r y i n c r e a s e t h e a n t i f r e e z e
concentration (up to maximum 60%).
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