User manual APRILIA RSV MILLETUONO 2002

[. . . ] - Noale (VE) FOREWORD INTRODUCTION This manual is divided into sections, chapters and paragraphs, by subject. The procedures described are laid out in single operation, and each operation is indicated by a . The numbered parts shown in the figures are identified in the text with the number in parentheses or with the symbol representing them. Example (the following text is generic and does not refer to this specific vehicle): section MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS NOTE This manual is an important and integral part of your vehicle. [. . . ] Put it in a sealed container and take it to the filling station where you usually buy it or to an oil salvage center. In case any maintenance operation should be required, it is advisable to use latex gloves. Take care not to smear any component, the area in which you are working and the surrounding area. In case of leakages or malfunctions, contact your local aprilia Dealer. Periodically check the engine oil level, see p. 91 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP). 85 (REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART) and p. 93 (CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND THE OIL FILTER). MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT (3): front and rear 2 mm ( 3 mm) and in any case not less than prescribed by the regulations in force in the country where the vehicle is used. If the engine oil pressure warning light LED "" comes on during the normal operation of the engine, this means that the engine oil pressure in the circuit is insufficient. In this case, check the engine oil level, see p. 91 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP); if the level is not correct, stop the engine immediately and contact your local aprilia Dealer. NOTE Use high-quality 15W ­ 50 oil, see p. 143 (LUBRICANT CHART). 66 use and maintenance RSV mille TUONO - RSV mille R TUONO ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE CONTROL LEVER AND THE CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER It is possible to adjust the distance between the lever (1) end and the grip (2), by rotating the adjuster (3). The positions "1" and "4" correspond to an approximate distance of 105 and 75 mm, respectively, between the lever end and the grip. The positions "2" and "3" correspond to intermediate distances. Push the control lever (1) forward and rotate the adjuster (3) until the desired number is positioned in correspondence with the reference arrow. ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL LEVER CLEARANCE The brake control lever is positioned ergonomically during the assembly of the vehicle. If necessary, it is possible to adjust the brake control lever clearance: Remove the lower fairing, see p. Unscrew the master cylinder control rod (5) to ensure a minimum clearance of 0. 5 ­ 1 mm between the rod and the master cylinder piston. Make sure that there is a certain idle stroke in the movement of the lever (6), to prevent the brake from remaining applied and the consequent untimely wear of the braking elements. Lever (6) idle stroke: 4 mm (measured at the lever end). Lock the pump control rod (5) by means of the lock nut (4). After the adjustment, make sure that the wheel rotates freely with released brake. If necessary, contact your local aprilia Dealer. use and maintenance RSV mille TUONO - RSV mille R TUONO 67 EXHAUST SILENCER/EXHAUST TERMINAL Tampering with the noise control system is prohibited. Owners are warned that the law may forbid: ­ any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement to remove or render inoperative any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle ­ for the purpose of noise control ­ prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; ­ the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person. ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL LEVER AND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER The control levers are positioned ergonomically during the assembly of the vehicle. If necessary, it is possible to adjust the position of the levers. Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. 82 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND). [. . . ] High beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stand down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine oil pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]