User Guide

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use and maintenance RSV mille - RSV mille R
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CHECK
◆ Keep the vehicle in vertical position, so
that the fluid contained in the tank (1) is
parallel to the plug (2).
◆ Make sure that the brake fluid contained
in the reservoir exceeds the “MIN” mark,
by checking through the appropriate slot
on the right fairing”.
MIN= minimum level
MAX= maximum level
If the fluid does not reach at least the “MIN”
mark:
aCAUTION
When the disc pads wear out, the level
of the fluid decreases progressively to
compensate for their wear.
◆ Check the brake pad wear, see p. 88
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR)
and the disc wear.
If the pads and/or the disc do not need re-
placing, provide for topping up.
TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 34 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations).
◆ Remove the right fairing, see p. 77 (RE-
MOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
aCAUTION
The brake fluid may flow out of the tank.
Do not operate the rear brake lever if the
brake fluid tank plug is loose or has
been removed.
aWARNING
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
brake fluid to the air.
The brake fluid is hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the brake fluid tank open ONLY
for the time necessary for topping up.
◆ Unscrew the screw (3) completely.
◆ Slightly move the whole reservoir (1) out-
wards.
◆ Unscrew and remove the plug (2).
aCAUTION
In order not to spill the brake fluid while
topping up, keep the fluid in the tank
parallel to the tank rim (in horizontal po-
sition).
Do not put additives or other subtances
into the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
◆ Remove the gasket (4).
◆ Top up the reservoir (1) by adding brake
fluid, see p. 113 (LUBRICANT CHART),
until reaching the correct level included
between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.
aCAUTION
It is advisable to top up until reaching
the “MAX” level only with new pads. Do
not reach the “MAX” level with worn out
pads, since this will cause a fluid out-
flow when the pads are changed.
Check the braking efficiency.
In case of excessive stroke of the brake
lever or reduced efficiency of the brak-
ing system, contact an APRILIA Official
Dealer, since it may be necessary to
bleed the system.
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