Clutch Fluid - Recommendations - APRILIA RSV MILLE - 2002 Manual

CLUTCH FLUID -
recommendations
NOTE
This vehicle is provided with hy-
draulic clutch control.
Sudden resistance or clearance prob-
lems on the clutch lever may be due to
troubles in the hydraulic system.
For any doubt regarding the perfect
functioning of the system and in case
you are not able to carry out the usual
checking operations, contact your
aprilia Official Dealer.
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use and maintenance RSV mille
Make sure that the cable is neither
twisted nor worn out.
Prevent water or dust from accidentally
getting into the circuit.
In case maintenance operations are to
be performed on the hydraulic circuit, it
is advisable to use latex gloves.
If the fluid gets in contact with the skin
or the eyes, it can cause serious irrita-
tions.
Carefully wash the parts of your body
that get in contact with the liquid. Con-
sult a doctor or an oculist if the liquid
gets in contact with your eyes.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE FLUID IN
THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
When using the fluid, take care not to
spill it on the plastic and painted parts,
since it damages them.
T h e c l u t c h c o n t r o l f l u i d m u s t b e
changed every two years by an aprilia
Official Dealer.
Use fluid of the type specified in the lu-
bricant chart, see p. 114 (LUBRICANT
CHART).
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- RSV mille R
The clutch fluid reservoir (1) is positioned
on the left part of the handlebar, near the
clutch control lever coupling.
NOTE
Perform the maintenance opera-
tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle
is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven
surfaces or on racetracks.
Before departure, check the fluid level in
the tank, see p. 39 (CLUTCH); have it
changed by an aprilia Official Dealer
every two years.
Do not use the vehicle if you notice fluid
leakages from the clutch control sys-
tem.