use and maintenance
TUONO 1000
USA
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Start the engine, see page 68
(STARTING).
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Release the throttle grip (4) (
Pos. C
).
With the engine idling, pull in the clutch
lever (5) completely.
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Engage first gear, pushing the shift lever
(6) downwards.
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Extend the side stand (1).
NOTE
Extending the side stand must kill
the engine and the “side stand down”
warning light “
” (7) must come on. If the
engine continues to run:
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Check the safety switch (3) on the side
stand (1), see page 92 (CHECKING
T H E S W I T C H E S ) . P e r f o r m t h e
necessary cleaning or repairs.
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Repeat the check.
WARNING
If the engine does not stop when the
side stand is extended, do not ride your
vehicle. Contact your Local
aprilia
Dealer.
CHECKING THE SWITCHES
C a r e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 7 9
(MAINTENANCE).
Check the switches after the first 600 mi
(1,000 km) and thereafter every 4,650 mi
(7,500 km).
The vehicle is equipped with four switches:
– stoplight switch on the rear brake pedal
(1);
– stoplight switch on the front brake lever
(2);
– safety switch on the side stand (3);
– clutch lever switch (4).
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Make sure that there is no dirt or mud on
the switch. The switch pin must move
freely and without interference, returning
automatically to its unapplied position.
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Check the spring (5); it must not be
damaged, worn or stretched.
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Make sure that the cables are connected
correctly.
1
5
2
5
4
3
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