Gilera RCR 50, Manual

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IRREPARABLE DAMAGE SPECIALLY TO THE RUBBER GASKETS IN THE
BRAKING SYSTEM.
Braking system fluid top up
Air in the braking system.
If brake lever clearance becomes excessive or the lever has an elastic behaviour,
purge air from the braking system.
Air purging.
Assemble a transparent plastic tube on the purging orifice, to avoid the littering of the
braking system by the disposal liquid. Pull the brake lever to its maximum, loosen the
clearing, and release the brake lever. Do this procedure until the air in the braking
system is removed. After the air removal, refill the reservoir with brake fluid DOT 4.
03_11
Battery (03_11)
Battery
For battery access, it is necessary to insert the key on the tank cover lock, turn the
key rightwards and lift the cover. Dismantle the two fixing wing nuts of the saddle and
extract them, the battery compartment is under the saddle. The battery is the electrical
device that requires the most frequent inspections and diligent maintenance. The main
points of maintenance to be observed are as follows: Check the electrolyte level, this
must be checked frequently and it must reach the maximum level. To maintain such
level, use distilled water only. If necessary add water frequently, check the vehicle
electric system: the battery is working in overcharge and is easily impaired.
Battery maintenance
- Keep the tank caps perfectly closed. It is important.
- Keep the upper part perfectly clean, dry and away from corrosive materials. The
battery terminals must be cleaned and greased to avoid corrosion.
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