APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual page 41

WARNING
Coolant is toxic when ingested. Contact
with eyes or skin may cause irritation.
In the event of contact with eyes, rinse
repeatedly with abundant water and
seek medical advice. In the event of
ingestion, induce vomiting, rinse mouth
and throat with abundant water and
seek medical advice immediately.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
D O N O T R E L E A S E
ENVIRONMENT.
Take care not to spill coolant onto hot
engine parts. It may ignite and produce
invisible flames.
Wear latex gloves when servicing.
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Have coolant changed at an
Official dealer.
Coolant mixture is a 50% solution of water
and anti-freeze.
This is the ideal solution for most operating
temperatures and provides good corrosion
protection.
This solution is also suited to the warm
season, as the mixture is less prone to
I N T O T H E
evaporative loss and will reduce the need
f o r t o p - u p s . I n a dd i t i o n , l e s s w a t e r
evaporation means fewer mineral salts
depositing in the radiator, which helps
preserve the efficiency of the cooling
system.
CAUTION
aprilia
use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY
When temperature drops below zero
degrees centigrade, check the cooling
system frequently and add more anti-
freeze (up to 60% maximum) to the
solution.
Use distilled water in the coolant mixture.
Tap water will damage the engine.
WARNING
Do not remove the expansion tank plug
(1) when the engine is hot, since
coolant is very hot.
Contact with skin or clothes, may cause
severe scalding and/or damage.
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