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use and maintenance
TUONO 1000
USA
MAINTENANCE
Carefully read page 2 (FOREWORD) and
(INTRODUCTION), page 3 [SAFETY
WARNINGS] and (GENERAL SAFETY
R U L E S ) , p a g e 5 [ W A R N I N G -
PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE].
WARNING
Fire hazard.
K e e p f u e l a n d ot h e r f l a m m a b l e
substances away from the electrical
components. Before beginning any
maintenance operation or any inspection
of the vehicle, stop the engine, remove the
key (1) from the ignition switch (2), wait
until the engine and the exhaust system
have cooled down and if possible lift the
vehicle by means of the proper equipment,
on f i r m a n d f l a t g r o u n d . B e f o r e
proceeding, make sure that the room in
which you are working is properly
ventilated.
Be careful to avoid hot parts of the
engine and exhaust system. They are
hot enough to cause serious burns.
Avoid the temptation to hold any part of
the vehicle in your mouth. The coatings,
platings and components used are not
edible and, in some cases, are noxious
or even toxic.
WARNING
In general, reassembly is performed in
the reverse order of the disassembly
instructions given here.
For some maintenance operations,
especially those in which your hands
are likely to come in contact with
coolant, engine oil, gasoline, or brake
f l u i d , i t i s a d v i s a b l e t o u s e t h i n
disposable gloves, such as those made
of latex, rubber or nitrile.
The routine maintenance operations
described in this manual can usually be
performed by the user. However, in some
c a s e s , s p e c i f i c t o o l s a n d t e c h n i c a l
expertise may be required.
Do not hesitate to contact your Local
aprilia
Dealer who has all the latest
factory information and tools to properly
service your vehicle.
Remember that many service operations, if
done improperly, can be very hazardous. If
you have any questions about your ability
to carry out the operations described here,
contact your Local
aprilia
.
In all cases, personally carry out the
“preliminary checking operations” after any
maintenance, see page 67 (PRE-RIDE
CHECKS CHART).
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