APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual page 124

ENGINE
Unscrew and remove the screw (5) and disconnect the
cable from the neutral gear switch (6).
Disconnect the cable from the engine oil pressure
sensor (7).
WARNING
The brake fluid reservoir (9) must remain upright to
prevent any leakage.
Remove the clutch cylinder, see 3.2.1 (REMOVING
THE CLUTCH CYLINDER).
Remove the countershaft
(REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN SHOE).
Remove the expansion tank, see 5.8 (REMOVING
THE EXPANSION TANK).
Disconnect the spark plug caps (10).
WARNING
Use a non-flammable solvent, brushes and rags to
clean the exterior of the engine.
Avoid damaging rubber and plastic parts with
corrosive or flammable cleansers and solvents.
Should it be necessary to use a steam cleaner, do not
aim the high-pressure jets of water, steam or air at
the following parts: wheel hubs, controls on the right
and left handlebars, front and rear brake master
cylinder, instruments and gauges, muffler outlets,
glove compartment, ignition switch/steering lock,
electrical components.
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sprocket, see 7.1.57
6
5
9
RST mille
USA
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Release 00/2002 - 03