use and maintenance
RSV 1000 TUONO R
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CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
WARNING
Check the coolant level and top up the
expansion tank with cold engine.
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Stop the engine and wait until it has
cooled down.
u
Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with
the two wheels resting on the ground.
u
Look through the slot (2) in the right
fairing and check that coolant level in the
expansion tank is between the “
FULL
” e
“
LOW
” marks.
FULL
= maximum level
LOW
= minimum level
If not, proceed as follows:
u
Remove the side fairing, see page 78
(REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
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Unscrew and remove the filling cap (1).
WARNING
Coolant is toxic when ingested. Contact
with eyes or skin may cause irritation.
Do not use your fingers or any other
object to check if there is enough
coolant.
CAUTION
D o n o t p u t a d d i t i v e s o r o t h e r
substances into the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
u
Top up the expansion tank by adding
coolant, see page 114 (LUBRICANT
CHART), until this almost reaches the
“
FULL
” level. Do not exceed this level,
otherwise the fluid will flow out while the
engine is running.
u
Put back the filling cap (1).
CAUTION
In case of excessive consumption of
coolant and in case the tank remains
empty, make sure that there are no
leaks in the circuit. Have it repaired by
an
aprilia
Authorised Dealer.
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