APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY 2003 Workshop Manual page 287

COOLING SYSTEM
6.1.2. FILLING THE COOLING SYSTEM
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Filling the cooling system requires around 0.58 gal (2.2
liters) of coolant.
• Place the vehicle on its rear stand. OPT.
• Undo the radiator bleed screw.
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Unscrew the filler cap.
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Pour around 0.53 gal (2 liters) of coolant into the radia-
tor via the filler cap.
• When the coolant starts to issue from the radiator
bleed screw, tighten the screw down to its prescribed
torque.
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Complete filling the circuit up to the upper rim of the
filler cap.
•
Unscrew the expansion reservoir cap and pour in the
remaining 0.05 gal (0.2 liters) of coolant until it reaches
a level between the MIN and MAX marks.
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