APRILIA ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS - 2003 Manual page 57

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Screw in the nut (3) completely.
CAUTION
Ensure that the reservoir (1) is correctly
placed and fastened.
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Unscrew and remove the reservoir filler
cap (2).
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 reservoir open
ONLY for the time necessary for top-
ping up.
NOTE
In order not to spill the brake fluid
while topping up, keep the fluid in the res-
ervoir parallel to the reservoir rim and do
not shake the vehicle.
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Raise and remove the gasket (7) com-
plete with guide cover (8).
CAUTION
When topping up, never exceed the
"MAX" level.
Top up to "MAX" only when new pads
are installed.
CAUTION
Do not fill the reservoir to "MAX" with
worn pads; this will cause fluid to over-
flow the reservoir when the pads are re-
newed.
NOTE
In order to fill the reservoir to the
≈MAX∆ level, top up until the ≈MAX∆ mark is
parallel with the brake fluid reservoir top
parallel to the ground.
WARNING
Use only DOT 5 or DOT 4 fluid, see
p. 158 (LUBRICANT CHART), taken from
a clean, sealed container. Never reuse
used brake fluid.
CAUTION
If you use any container or funnel for
topping up, make sure that it is perfect-
ly clean.
Any foreign matter getting into the brake
reservoir may lead to severe damage.
WARNING
Do not add any additives or other sub-
stances to the brake fluid.
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Top up the reservoir with brake fluid, un-
til the fluid reaches the ≈MAX∆ mark.
NOTE
Ensure that the guide cover (8) is
correctly installed on the gasket (7).
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Replace, in its seat correctly, the gasket
(6) complete with guide cover (8).
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Replace and tighten the reservoir filler
cap (2).
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Unscrew and remove the nut (3) without
remove the spring washer (6).
NOTE
Ensure that the spring washer (6)
is correctly insert on the screw (4).
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Correctly install the safety fastener (5) on
the screw (4) and on the reservoir filler
cap (2).
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Replace and tighten the nut (3).
CAUTION
Ensure that the reservoir (1) is correctly
placed and fastened.
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