Checking And Topping Up - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND TUNING OPERATIONS
2.18 CHECKING AND TOPPING UP THE
CLUTCH FLUID
Carefully read 1.3.9 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION) and
FLUID).
Check the clutch fluid every 7500 km (4687 mi) or 8
months, and change it every two years.
WARNING
If you notice that the clutch lever has excessive free
play, any sponginess or air bubbles in the system,
bleed the clutch system,
CONTROL SYSTEM BLEEDING).
Clutch fluid will damage the painted and plastic
surfaces.
Before riding, inspect the lines to make sure they are
not twisted or cracked, and that the fittings do not
leak.
Do not use or mix together different types of fluids
with a silicone or petroleum base.
Do not use clutch fluid taken from old containers or
those that have been left standing open.
Take care to prevent water and dust from accidentally
entering the system.
CHECK
NOTE
Place the vehicle on the center stand.
Turn the handlebar all the way to the left.
Make sure the fluid contained in the reservoir exceeds
the "MIN" mark.
MIN = minimum level.
MAX = maximum level.
If the fluid does not at least reach the "MIN" mark, top
up the reservoir.
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1.4.5 (CLUTCH CONTROL
see 2.20 (CLUTCH
RST mille
USA
MAX
MIN
Release 00/2002 - 03