MV Agusta Rivale 800, Workshop Manual

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Maintenance
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B
ELECTRIC COOLING FAN
Check
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on pre-delivery and at the first 1000
kilometres and then every 6000 kilome-
tres.
To carry out the check on the functioning of the electric
cooling fan, switch on the engine and heat it up.
The electric fan must start up when the water temper-
ature reaches the 5th or 6th notch on the dashboard.
If the electric cooling fan do not switch on, carry out the
checks on the various components as described in
chapter L “Cooling system”.
VALVE MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT
Check and adjust Every 12000 kilometres
Tappet play must be adjusted with the
engine cold.
Remove in order the following components to carry out
the measuring of the play between the camshaft and the
valve cups as described in sections C - "Superstructures"
and G - "Frame":
• Saddle
• Fuel tank side panels
• Air inlet side panels (right and left)
• Saddle side panels
• Rear side panels (right and left)
• Side number holder
• Airbox
• Throttle body
NOTE : For all removal operations, including the relative
attention notes, please refer to the specific sections in
this manual.
An analogous reference is utilised for the reassembly
of the parts after the maintenance operation.