User manual APRILIA RST 1000 FUTURA

[. . . ] Non-compliance with the indications given in the messages preceded by this symbol may result in grave risks for your and other people's safety and for the vehicle!First edition: february 2001 Reprint: aSafety warning. When youorfind this symbol on the vehicle in the aWARNING Indicates a potential hazard which may result in serious injury or even death. 7!2. ). '3 02%#!54)/. 3 '%. %2!, !$6)#% Before starting the engine, carefully read this manual and in particular the section "SAFE DRIVE". Your and other people's safety depends not only on your quickness of reflexes and on your agility, but also on what you know about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on your knowledge of the basic information for "SAFE DRIVE". [. . . ] Always use the turn indicators in time when you intend to change lane or direction, avoiding sharp and dangerous movements. Switch off the direction indicators as soon as you have changed direction. Be extremely careful when you overtake other vehicles or are overtaken. In case of rain, the water cloud created by big vehicles reduces visibility; the air shift may make you lose control of the vehicle. 25. . ). ' ). The running-in of the engine is essential to ensure its duration and correct functioning. If possible, drive on hilly roads and/or roads with many bends, so that the engine, the suspensions and the brakes undergo a more effective running-in. In this way the components are first "loaded" and then "relieved" and the engine parts can thus cool down. Even if it is important to stress the engine components during running-in, take care not to exceed. see p. 60 (REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART), in order to avoid hurting yourself or other people and/or damaging the vehicle. N Between the first 1000 and 1500 km NOTE Only after the first 1500 km of running-in you can expect the best performance levels from the vehicle. Keep to the following indications: N Do not open the throttle completely if the drive more briskly, change speed and use the maximum acceleration only for a few seconds, in order to ensure better coupling of the components; never exceed 7500 rpm (see table). N After the first 1500 km you can expect better performance from the engine, however, without exceeding the maximum allowed (10500 rpm). Engine maximum rpm recommended Mileage km 0 ­ 1000 1000 ­ 1500 over 1500 rpm 6000 7500 10500 speed is low, both during and after the running-in. If any manoeuvre (for example, moving the vehicle) required the lifting of the stand, to place the vehicle on the stand again, proceed as follows: N Press the side stand with your right foot and extend it completely (3). N Incline the vehicle until the stand rests on the ground. N Steer the handlebar completely left- wards. aWARNING Make sure that the vehicle is stable. aWARNING Make sure that the parking surface is free from obstacles, firm and flat. N Choose a suitable parking area, see p. 55 (PARKING). N Grasp the left grip (1) and the handle (2). 56 use and maintenance RST mille Futura A CENTRE STAND aWARNING It is forbidden to position the vehicle on the centre stand while seated astride the vehicle in riding position. NOTE Do not let the side stand touch the ground. Keep the vehicle in vertical position. N Press the side stand with your right foot N Load your weight on the lever (4) and extend it completely (3). N Push down the lever (4) of the centre (Pos. B) of the centre stand and at the same time move your centre of gravity towards the rear part of the (Pos. C) vehicle. aWARNING Make sure that the parking surface is free from obstacles, firm and flat. N Choose a suitable parking area, see p. stand (Pos. A) and rest it on the ground. aWARNING Make sure that the vehicle is stable. N Let the side stand lifted. aCAUTION Proceed with care. The positioning of the vehicle on the centre stand may be difficult, since the vehicle is very heavy. Release the grip (1) and the handle (2) only after positioning the vehicle on the stand. 55 (PARKING). N Grasp the left grip (1) and the handle (2). aCAUTION The lowering of the side stand is suggested, for safety reasons, in order to prevent the vehicle from falling down or overturning in case of unbalance. use and maintenance RST mille Futura A 57 -!). 4%. !. #% 35''%34)/. 3 4/ 02%6%. 4 4(%&4 NEVER leave the ignition key (1) inserted and always use the steering lock "&". Park the vehicle in a safe place, possibly in a garage or a protected place. When possible, use an additional anti-theft device. Make sure that all documents are in order and the road tax has been paid. Write down your personal data and telephone number in this page, to facilitate the identification of the owner in case of finding after theft. SURNAME: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAME: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ADDRESS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Low beam (halogen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High beam (halogen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front parking light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direction indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]