APRILIA RST MILLE FUTURA - PART 2 2000 Manual page 44

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Carefully read p. 58 (MAINTENANCE)
and p. 93 (CHECKING THE SWITCHES).
The vehicle is provided with two stands:
– side stand (1);
– centre stand (2).
The stand has two positions:
– normal or lifted;
– extended.
It is the rider who must provide for extend-
ing and lifting the stand.
The stand must rotate without hindrances.
The springs (3) provide for keeping the
stand in the desired position (extended or
lifted).
CENTRE STAND
Position the vehicle on the side stand,
see p. 56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).
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The springs (3) must not be damaged,
worn, rusty or weakened.
Make sure that when lifted the stand
presents no slacks.
Move the stand and release it, making
sure that the springs lift it completely.
The side stand must rotate freely, if nec-
essary grease the joint, see p. 109 (LU-
BRICANT CHART).
SIDE STAND
Position the vehicle on the centre stand,
see p. 56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).
The springs (3) must not be damaged,
worn, rusty or weakened.
Make sure that the stand presents no
slack in either position (extended and lift-
ed).
Lower the stand, making sure that the
springs provide for extending it com-
pletely.
Move the stand to let it lifted and release
it halfway to make sure that the springs
provide for lifting it completely.
The side stand must rotate freely, if nec-
essary grease the joint, see p. 109 (LU-
BRICANT CHART).
The side stand (1) is provided with a safety
switch (4) that has the function to prevent
or interrupt the operation of the engine with
the gears on and the side stand (1) low-
ered.
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To check the proper functioning of the
safety switch (4), proceed as follows:
Start the engine, see p. 48 (STARTING).
With released throttle grip (5) (Pos.A)
and engine idling, pull the clutch lever (6)
completely.
Engage the first gear, by pushing the
gear lever (7) downwards.
Lower the side stand (1), thus operating
the safety switch (4).
At this point:
– the engine must stop;
– the side stand down warning light LED
" " must come on.
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If the engine does not stop, contact an
APRILIA Official Dealer.
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