Clutch - APRILIA RSV MILLE - 2002 Manual

CLUTCH

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.
Have the clutch checked by an aprilia Of-
ficial Dealer every 7500 km.
In case of use on racetracks:
have the clutch checked by an aprilia Of-
ficial Dealer every 3750 km.
NOTE
The engine is provided with an
hydraulic control clutch, aided by the PPC
(Pneumatic Power Clutch) exclusive pat-
ented system, which avoids the bouncing
of the rear wheel.
CHECK
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Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.
58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
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Turn the handlebar completely right-
wards.
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Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
the "MIN" mark.
MIN= minimum level
MAX= maximum level
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If the fluid does not reach the "MIN"
mark, provide for topping up.
TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 38 (CLUTCH FLUID -
recommendations).
The fluid may flow out. Do not operate
the clutch control lever if the reservoir
plug is loose or has been removed.
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 hu-
midity.
Leave the clutch fluid tank open ONLY
for the time necessary for topping up.
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Unscrew and remove the plug (2).
Do not shake the vehicle, in order not to
spill fluid while topping up.
Do not put additives or other subtances
into the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
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Remove the gasket (3).
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Top up the reservoir (1) by adding clutch
fluid, see p. 114 (LUBRICANT CHART),
until reaching the correct level included
between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks.
Do not exceed the "MAX" level while
topping up.
Check the clutch efficiency.
If the stroke of the clutch control lever
is excessive or if the clutch system is
not efficient, contact your aprilia Offi-
cial Dealer, since it may be necessary to
bleed the system.
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