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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NOTE
If the expansion tank is dirty, wipe
it with a clean cloth so that you can see the
“
LOW ” and “ FULL ” marks.
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By checking through the appropriate slot
(1) on the right fairing ensure that the le-
vel of the fluid contained in the expan-
sion tank (2) is included between the
“
LOW ” and “ FULL ” marks.
LOW = minimum level.
FULL = maximum level.
If not, proceed as follows:
NOTE
The expansion tank (2) is equip-
ped with a breather tube (3). Do not di-
sconnect the breather tube (3).
If dirt has accumulated on or around the filler
cap, wipe the cap and the area around the
cap with a clean cloth. Prevent any foreign
material from getting into the expansion tank,
this could lead to serious engine damage.
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Loosen the filler cap (4) (by giving it half
counterclockwise turn), without removing it.
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Wait a few seconds in order to release
any residual pressure that may be pre-
sent in the circuit.
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Unscrew and remove the filler cap (4).
Coolant is poisonous! Do not ingest
coolant under any circumstance. 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 acci-
dentally 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 plenty of cool water and
seek professional medical help at once.
Should someone swallow coolant acci-
dentally, induce vomiting, rinse mouth
with water, and immediately seek profes-
sional medical attention.
Never use your fingers or any other ob-
ject to check the coolant level.
If you use any container or funnel for
topping up, make sure that it is perfectly
clean.
Any foreign matter getting into the expan-
sion tank may lead to severe damage.
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Top up with coolant, see p. 153 (LUBRI-
CANT CHART) until the coolant level re-
aches approximative the “
FULL ” notch.
Do not exceed this level, otherwise the
coolant will flow out while the engine is
running.
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Replace the filler cap (4).
Have any damage or discrepancy repaired
by your Local
aprilia Dealer. Do not at-
tempt to repair the cooling system your-
self.