APRILIA RSV 1000 TUONO R Manual page 33

CAUTION
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 tank open ONLY
for the time necessary for topping up.
u Raise and remove the cover (3) together
with the screws (1) and the gasket (4).
CAUTION
In order not to spill the brake fluid while
topping up, do not shake the vehicle.
D o n o t p u t a d d i t i v e s o r o t h e r
substances into the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
u Top up the reservoir (2) by adding brake
fl uid, se e page 11 4 (LUBRICANT
CHART), until exceeding "MIN" level
mark.
CAUTION
While topping up, never pour too much
fluid.
Fill up to max. level only with new brake
pads.
If topped up to max. level with worn
pads, brake fluid will spill out when you
change the pads at a later time.
Check the braking efficiency.
In case of excessive stroke of the brake
lever or reduced efficiency of the
braking system, contact an aprilia
Authorised Dealer, since it may be
necessary to bleed the system.
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