APRILIA ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS - 2003 Manual page 62

CHECKING THE SYSTEM
NOTE
Carry out these checks only on a
firm, flat surface such as a concrete garage
floor.
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Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 85
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
MIN = minimum level.
NOTE
To check the level correctly, the
handlebar must be rotated partially clock-
wise (rightwards) (A), if not, level lines in the
reservoir will give an inaccurate indication.
◆
Rotate the handlebar partially clockwise
(rightwards) (A), so that the fluid con-
tained in the brake reservoir (1) is paral-
lel to the "MIN" mark stamped on the
glass gauge (2).
◆
Ensure that the fluid contained in the reser-
voir exceeds the ≈MIN∆ mark stamped on
the glass gauge (2).
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If the fluid does not reach the "MIN"
mark:
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Top up the reservoir, see p. 62 (TOP-
PING UP).
TOPPING UP
CAUTION
Place a clean cloth under the clutch res-
ervoir, in case some fluid should be
spilled.
◆
Rotate the handlebar completely coun-
terclockwise (leftwards).
◆
Using a short Phillips screwdriver, un-
screw the screw (3).
CAUTION
Do not operate the clutch lever and do
not rotate the handlebar from right-
wards position (A) with the screws (3)
(4) or the reservoir cover (5) removed.
This will cause clutch fluid to squirt out
and spill.
◆
Using a short Phillips screwdriver, un-
screw the screw (3).
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Using a short Phillips screwdriver, un-
screw the screw (4).
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Raise and remove the reservoir cover (5)
together with the two screws (3) (4).
WARNING
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