APRILIA SXV / RXV 450 550 Use And Maintenance Book page 109

SXV / RXV 450 - 550
WARNING
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 tank (1) open ONLY for the
time necessary for topping up.
•
Raise and remove the cover (4) together with the screws (3)
and the gasket (5).
WARNING
In order not to spill the brake fluid while topping up,
do not shake the vehicle.
Do not put additives or other substances into the
fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar items, make sure
that they are perfectly clean.
• Top up the reservoir (1) by adding brake fluid, see
(LUBRICANT TABLE), until exceeding "MIN" level mark.
WARNING
Top up to "MAX" level only after changing the brake
pads. Do not reach the MAX level with worn out
pads, since this will cause a fluid outflow when the
pads are changed.
Check braking efficiency.
In case of excessive stroke of the brake lever or
reduced efficiency of the braking system, contact an
aprilia Authorized dealer, since it may be necessary
to bleed the system.
TOPPING UP - RXV
WARNING
The brake fluid may flow out of the tank. Do not
operate the front brake lever if the screws (6) are
loose or, most important, if the brake fluid tank
cover (7) has been removed.
•
Unscrew the screws (6) of the brake fluid reservoir by
means of a short, cross-headed screwdriver.
WARNING
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 tank (1) open ONLY for the
time necessary for topping up.
•
Raise and remove the cover (7) together with the screws (6)
and the gasket (8).
WARNING
In order not to spill the brake fluid while topping up,
do not shake the vehicle.
Do not put additives or other substances into the
fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar items, make sure
that they are perfectly clean.
• Top up the reservoir (1) by adding brake fluid, see
(LUBRICANT TABLE), until exceeding "MIN" level mark.
MAINTENANCE
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