APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual page 8

USED ENGINE OIL AND FORK OIL
Use latex glaves for the maintenance operations that require contact with used oil.
Used oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods.
Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is advisable to thoroughly wash
your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.
KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
BRAKE FLUID
The brake fluid can damage painted, plastic or rubber parts. When performing maintenance operations on
the braking system, place a clean shop towel on these parts.
Always wear goggles when servicing the brake system with brake fluid.
Brake fluid is extremely destructive to your eyes.
If you should accidentally get brake fluid in your eyes, flush immediately with a large quantity of cool clear
water and seek professional medical assistance immediately.
KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
CLUTCH CONTROL FLUID
The clutch control fluid can damage painted, plastic or rubber parts.
When performing maintenance operations on the clutch control system, place a clean shop towel on these
parts.
Always wear goggles when servicing the clutch control system with clutch control fluid.
Clutch control fluid is extremely destructive to your eyes.
If you should accidentally get clutch control fluid in your eyes, flush immediately with a large quantity of
cool clear water and seek professional medical assistance immediately.
KEEP CLUTCH CONTROL FLUID AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
COOLANT
In certain conditions, the ethylene glycol contained in the engine coolant is flammable: its flame is invisible, but you
can be burned anyway.
Avoid spilling the engine coolant on the exhaust system or on the engine components.
They may be hot enough to cause the coolant to ignite and burn without a visible flame.
The coolant (ethylene glycol) can cause skin irritation and is poisonous if swallowed.
Engine coolant is sweet tasting, and therefore extremely attractive to pets and other animals, as well as
being extremely toxic.
Do not leave coolant in an open container where animals may be able to drink it.
KEEP COOLANT AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The coolant is under pressure and may cause
burns.
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Release 00 2001-03
RS 50
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