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use and maintenance
RSV 1000 TUONO R
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle
is used in competitions.
Before moving off, check the reservoir
level, see page 36 (CLUTCH); have the
fluid changed every two years by an
aprilia
Authorised Dealer
.
WARNING
Do not ride if the clutch hydraulic circuit
is leaking.
CLUTCH
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle
is used in competitions.
Have the clutch checked every 10,000 km
(6250 mi) by an
aprilia
Authorised
Dealer
.
If the vehicle is used for racing:
have the clutch checked every 5000 km
(3120 mi) by an
aprilia
Authorised
Dealer
.
NOTE
The engine is equipped with a
hydraulically-operated clutch, aided by the
patented PPC (Pneumatic Power Clutch)
s y s t e m , w h i c h p r e v e n t s r e a r w h e e l
bouncing under braking.
CHECK
u
Place the vehicle in vertical position and
keep handlebar in the direction of travel.
u
Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
the “
MIN
” mark.
MIN
= minimum level
MAX
= maximum level
u
Top up if the fluid does not reach at least
the “
MIN
” mark.
TOPPING UP
Carefully read page 35 (CLUTCH FLUID
- recommendations).
CAUTION
Danger: clutch fluid could leak out.
Never operate the clutch lever when the
reservoir plug is loose or has been
removed.
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