APRILIA RST MILLE FUTURA - PART 2 2000 Manual page 45

30!2+ 0,5'3
Carefully read p. 58 (MAINTENANCE).
a
CAUTION
Check, clean or change all the spark
plugs, one by one.
Check the spark plugs every 7500 km
(4687 mi), change them every 15000 km
(9375 mi).
In case of use on racetracks, change the
spark plugs every 3750 km (2343 mi).
Periodically remove the spark plugs and
clean them carefully, removing carbon de-
posits; change them if necessary.
a
CAUTION
Even if only one spark plug needs
changing, always replace all of them.
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use and maintenance RST mille Futura
To reach the spark plugs:
a
WARNING
Before carrying out the following opera-
tions, let the engine and the silencer
cool down until they reach room tem-
perature, in order to avoid burns.
Lift the fuel tank, see p. 76 (LIFTING
THE FUEL TANK)
NOTE
The vehicle is equipped with two
spark plugs per cylinder (A) and (B).
The following operations refer to the two
spark plugs of one cylinder, but are valid
for both cylinders.
a
CAUTION
Carry out all the operations indicated on
the first spark plug and then repeat
them on the second spark plug of the
same cylinder.
For the removal, proceed as follows:
a
CAUTION
Do not invert the position of the two
spark plug caps.
Do not remove the two spark plug caps
at the same time.
Remove the cap (1) of the spark plug (2).
Remove any trace of dirt from the spark
plug base.
Introduce the special spanner provided
in the tool kit on the spark plug.
Insert the 13 mm fork spanner provided
in the tool kit in the hexagonal seat of the
spark plug spanner.
Unscrew the spark plug and extract it
from its seat, taking care to prevent dust
or other substances from getting inside
the cylinder.