APRILIA RSV mile Use & Maintenance Book page 63

If the fluid does not reach the "MIN" mark:
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Top up the reservoir, see below (TOP-
PING UP) .
TOPPING UP
To unscrew and remove the reservoir filler
cap (2), the handlebar must be rotated
completely clockwise (rightwards). If not,
clutch fluid will spill from the reservoir.
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Ensure that the handlebar is rotated as
far as possible to the right, that is,
clockwise.
Do not operate the clutch lever and do
not rotate the handlebar from right-
wards position with reservoir filler cap
(2) removed. This will cause clutch fluid
to squirt out and spill.
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Unscrew and remove the reservoir filler
cap (2).
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
clutch fluid to the air.
The clutch fluid is hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the clutch fluid reservoir open
ONLY for the time necessary for top-
ping up.
NOTE
In order not to spill the clutch fluid
while topping up, keep the fluid in the reser-
voir parallel to the reservoir rim and do not
shake the vehicle.
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Remove the gasket (3).
When topping up, never exceed the
"MAX" level.
NOTE
In order to fill the reservoir to the
"MAX" level, top up until the "MAX" mark is
parallel with the clutch fluid reservoir top
parallel to the ground.
Use only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from a
clean, sealed container. Never reuse
used clutch fluid.
If you use any container or funnel for top-
ping up, make sure that it is perfectly clean.
Any foreign matter getting into the clutch
reservoir may lead to severe damage.
Do not add any additives or other sub-
stances to the clutch fluid.
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Top up the reservoir (1) with clutch fluid,
until the fluid reaches the "MAX" mark.
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Replace the gasket (3) in its seat correctly.
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Replace and tighten the reservoir filler
cap (2).
After servicing the clutch, always check
it for function. If the stroke of the lever
is excessive, or if you detect that the ef-
fectiveness of the clutch is reduced in
any way, have your vehicle serviced by
your Local aprilia Dealer.
It may be necessary to have your dealer
bleed the system, or there may be some
other problem with the clutch system.
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