APRILIA RSV mile, Use & Maintenance Book

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use and maintenance RSV mille
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RSV mille R
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When topping up, never exceed the
“MAX” level.
Top up to “MAX” only when new pads
are installed.
Do not fill the reservoir to “MAX” with
worn pads; this will cause fluid to over-
flow the reservoir when the pads are re-
newed.
NOTE
In order to fill the reservoir to the
“ MAX ” level, top up until the “ MAX ” mark is
parallel with the brake fluid reservoir top
parallel to the ground.
Use only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from a
clean, sealed container. Never reuse
used brake fluid.
If you use any container or funnel for
topping up, make sure that it is per-
fectly clean.
Any foreign matter getting into the brake
reservoir may lead to severe damage.
Do not add any additives or other sub-
stances to the brake fluid.
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Top up the reservoir with brake fluid, un-
til the fluid reaches the “
MAX ” mark.
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Replace the gasket (5) in its seat cor-
rectly.
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Replace and tighten the reservoir filler
cap (2).
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Replace the reservoir (1) in its seat cor-
rectly.
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Replace and tighten the screw (4).
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Replace the right fairing, see p. 118 (RE-
MOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
After servicing the brakes, always che-
ck them for function. If the stroke of the
pedal is excessive, or if you detect that
the effectiveness of the brakes is redu-
ced in any way, have your vehicle servi-
ced by your Local
aprilia Dealer.
It may be necessary to have your dealer
bleed the system, or there may be some
other problem with the brake system.
Never ride your vehicle in traffic imme-
diately after servicing the brakes.
Always apply the brake pedal several ti-
mes before riding your vehicle. Then,
try your vehicle in a parking lot or other
safe area with little traffic to ensure that
the brakes are working properly. Failure
to observe this warning can lead to a
serious accident with subsequent se-
rious injury or death.