APRILIA RSV mile Use & Maintenance Book page 59

TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 57 (BRAKES) and p. 58
(DISC BRAKES).
To remove the two screws (3) which hold
the reservoir cover (4) in place, the han-
dlebar must be rotated completely clock-
wise (rightwards). If not, brake fluid will
spill from the reservoir.
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Ensure that the handlebar is rotated as far
as possible to the right, that is, clockwise.
Do not operate the front brake lever and
do not rotate the handlebar from right-
wards position with the screws (3) or
the cover (4) removed. This will cause
brake fluid to squirt out and spill.
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Using a short Phillips screwdriver (5), un-
screw the two screws (3) .
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Raise and remove the cover (4) together
with the screws (3) and the gasket (6).
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 reservoir open
ONLY for the time necessary for top-
ping up.
NOTE
In order not to spill the brake fluid
while topping up, keep the fluid in the reser-
voir parallel to the reservoir rim, and do not
shake the vehicle.
When topping up, never exceed the
"MAX" level.
Top up to "MAX" only when new pads
are installed.
Do not fill the reservoir to "MAX" with
worn pads; this will cause fluid to over-
flow the reservoir when the pads are re-
newed.
Use only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from a
clean, sealed container. Never reuse
used brake fluid.
If you use any container or funnel for
topping up, make sure that it is per-
fectly clean.
Any foreign matter getting into the brake
reservoir may lead to severe damage.
Do not add any additives or other sub-
stances to the brake fluid.
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Top up the reservoir with brake fluid, un-
til the fluid reaches the "MAX" mark.
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Replace the cover (4) together with the
screws (3) and the gasket (6).
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Screw and tighten the two screws (3).
After servicing the brakes, always check
them for function. If the stroke of the lever
is excessive, or if you detect that the effec-
tiveness of the brakes is reduced in any
way, have your vehicle serviced by your
Local aprilia Dealer.
It may be necessary to have your dealer
bleed the system, or there may be some
other problem with the brake system.
Never ride your vehicle in traffic immedia-
tely after servicing the brakes.
Always apply the brake lever several times
before riding your vehicle. Then, try your
vehicle in a parking lot or other safe area
with little traffic to ensure that the brakes
are working properly. Failure to observe
this warning can lead to a serious accident
with subsequent serious injury or death.
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