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use and maintenance
RSV 1000 TUONO R
STARTING
This is a high-performance vehicle. We
recommend that you become familiar
with it gradually using the greatest care.
Do not position any object inside the
front fairing (between the handlebar and
the instrument panel), in order not to
hinder the rotation of the handlebar and
visibility toward the instrument panel.
NOTE
Before starting the engine,
carefully read chapter “safe drive”, see
page 5 (SAFE DRIVE).
WARNING
Exhaust emissions contain carbon
oxide, which is a poisonous gas and
extremely harmful if inhaled.
Avoid starting the engine in closed or
badly-ventilated rooms.
CAUTION
Failure to heed this warning may cause
loss of consciousness or even lead to
death by asphyxia.
NOTE
With the side stand down, the
engine can be started only if the gearbox is
in neutral; in this case, if you try to engage
the gears, the engine stops.
With the side stand up, it is possible to start
the engine either in neutral gear or with
engaged gears and pulled in clutch lever.
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Get on the vehicle in riding position, see
page 44 (INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE).
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Make sure that the stand is completely
up.
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Make sure that the dimmer switch (1) is
in position
.
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Set the engine stop switch (2) to position
“
”.
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Turn the key (3) and set the ignition
switch to position
.
1
3
6
5
2
4
4
What should happen now is:
– starting page is shown for 2 seconds on
multifunction display.
– All warning lights (4) on the instrument
panel and the backlighting come on for 2
seconds.
– The odometer pointer (5) points the last
red line threshold setting for 3 seconds
and then returns to idle rpm.
– During normal operation, all instruments
will give the current reading.
CAUTION
If the low fuel warning light “
” (6) on
the instrument panel comes on, provide
for topping up as soon as possible, see
page 29 (FUEL).
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