Preliminary Checking Operations - APRILIA RSV MILLE - 2002 Manual

PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS

Component
Front and rear disc brakes
Accelerator
Engine oil
Wheel/tyres
Brake levers
Clutch
Steering
Side stand
Fastening elements
Drive chain
Fuel tank
Coolant
Engine stop switch (LB -
MC)
Lights, warning lights, horn and
electric devices
Check the functioning, the idle stroke of the control levers, the fluid level and make sure there
are no leaks.
Check the wear of the pads.
If necessary, top up the fluid tank.
Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to open and close it completely, in all
steering positions. If necessary, adjust and/or lubricate it.
Check and/or top up if necessary.
Check the tyre surface, the inflation pressure, wear and tear and any damage.
Remove any foreign matter that may be stuck in the tread grooves.
Make sure that they work smoothly.
Lubricate the articulations and adjust the stroke if necessary.
Check the operation of the clutch, the idle stroke of the control lever, the fluid level and any
leaks.
If necessary, top up the fluid; the clutch must operate without jerking and/or slipping.
Make sure that the steering rotates smoothly, without any clearance or slackening.
Make sure that it operates correctly. Make sure that when the stand is let up or down there is
no friction and that the spring tension brings it back to its normal position.
If necessary, lubricate joints and hinges.
Make sure that the safety switch operates correctly.
Make sure that the fastening elements are not loose. If necessary, adjust or tighten them.
Check the slack.
Check the fuel level and top up, if necessary.
Check the circuit for leaks.
Make sure that the fuel cap is correctly closed.
The coolant level in the expansion tank must be included between the "FULL" and "LOW"
marks.
Make sure that it operates correctly.
Check the proper functioning of the acoustic and visual devices. Change the bulbs or intervene
in case of failure.
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