User Guide

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use and maintenance RSV mille - RSV mille R
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aWARNING
This vehicle is considerably powerful
and must be used gradually and with
the greatest care.
Do not position any object inside the
front part of the fairing (between the han-
dlebar and the dashboard), in order not
to hinder the rotation of the handlebar
and visibility toward the dashboard.
NOTE Before departure, carefully read
the “safe drive” chapter, see p. 5 (SAFE
DRIVE).
aCAUTION
If the low fuel warning light “-” (1) posi-
tioned on the dashboard comes on
while the vehicle is running, this means
that 4.5±1
L of fuel are still available in
the tank.
Provide for topping up as soon as pos-
sible, see p. 33 (FUEL).
aWARNING
If you drive without passenger, make
sure that the passenger footrests are
folded.
While riding, keep your hands on the
grips and your feet on the footrests.
NEVER RIDE IN ANY POSITION OTHER
THAN THOSE INDICATED.
aWARNING
If you drive with a passenger, instruct
him/her so that he/she does not create
problems during manouvres.
Before leaving, make sure that the
stand is completely up.
To leave:
◆ Start the engine, see p. 50 (STARTING).
◆ Adjust the inclination of the rear-view
mirrors correctly.
aCAUTION
With the vehicle at rest, try to get ac-
quainted with the use of the rear-view
mirrors. The reflecting surface is con-
vex, therefore the objects seem to be
farther away than they actually are.
These mirrors offer a “wide-angle” view
and only experience will allow you to
evaluate the distance of the following
vehicles correctly.
◆ With released throttle grip (2) (Pos.A)
and engine idling, pull the clutch lever (3)
completely.
◆ Engage the first gear, by pushing the
gear lever (4) downwards.
◆ Release the brake lever (pulled on the
starting).
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