Checking The Side Stand And; Checking The Diode Module; Rsv Mille - APRILIA RSV mille Workshop Manual

ELECTRIC SYSTEM
6.6.4 CHECKING THE SIDE STAND AND THE
SAFETY SWITCH
The side stand (1) is provided with a safety switch (2) that
has the function to prevent or interrupt the operation of
the engine with the gears on and the side stand (1) down.
To check the proper functioning of the safety switch
(2), proceed as follows:
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Check the side stand, see 2.41 (CHECKING THE SIDE
STAND)
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Seat on the vehicle in driving position.
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Fold the side stand (1).
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Start the engine.
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With released throttle grip and engine idling, pull the
clutch lever completely.
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Engage the first gear, pushing the gear lever down-
wards.
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Lower the side stand (1), thus operating the safety
switch (2).
At this point:
– the engine must stop;
– the "side stand down" warning light "Æ" must come on.
Should this fail to happen, replace the switch (3).

6.6.5 CHECKING THE DIODE MODULE

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Remove the passenger seat, see 7.1.2 (UNLOCKING/
LOCKING THE PASSENGER SEAT).
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Disconnect the five-way connector (4) (coloured white)
from the module (5).
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CAUTION
Upon reassembly, make sure that the electric con-
nector (4) is correctly coupled.
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Power the various terminals at 12 V, placing a 12V –
2W bulb on the positive cable (+), as indicated.
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CAUTION
Do not use bulbs over 2W, since the module may be
damaged.
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CAUTION
The bulb should only light up in the positions indicat-
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If this is not the case, replace the module (5).
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RSV mille

Release 00/2002-10