Main Components; Fuel - APRILIA RSV MILLE R TUONO - 2002 Manual

MAIN COMPONENTS

FUEL

Gasoline is extremely flammable and in
s o m e c o n d i t i o n s c a n
explosive.
Therefore, it is necessary to refuel and
carry out maintenance operations
involving the fuel system in a well-
ventilated area with the engine off.
Do not refuel or do any maintenance on
the fuel system with the engine running.
Do not smoke while refueling or near
fuel vapors.
Never allow any portion of the fuel
system to come in contact with open
flames, sparks or other heat sources.
Be careful to avoid spilling fuel when
you are refueling. Spilled fuel could
ignite when it contacts hot engine or
e x h a u s t s y s t e m s u r f a c e s . I f y o u
accidentally spill some fuel, make sure
t h a t i t i s w i p e d up o r c o m p l e t e l y
evaporated before starting the vehicle.
Since gasoline expands in the fuel tank
when the vehicle is sitting in the open
sun, never fill the tank completely to the
b r i m . L e a v e a t l e a s t o n e i n c h o f
expansion space.
Avoid any contact of the fuel with your
skin, and avoid inhalation of fuel
vapors. Do not ever attempt to siphon
fuel from one container to another
using your mouth as suction for a
siphon hose.
G a s o l i n e
carcinogenic and contains chemical
substances that cause birth defects and
o t h e r r e p r o d u c t i v e p r o b l e m s . I f
gasoline should be accidentally spilled
b e c o m e
on the skin or clothes, immediately
wash it off with soap and water and
change clothes.
Should you accidentally spill gasoline in
your eyes, flush with a large quantity of
water and immediately contact a health
professional. Should you accidentally get
gasoline into your mouth, do not induce
vomiting. Drink a large quantity of milk or
clear water and immediately contact a
health professional.
Never try to siphon gasoline by sucking
it with your mouth. Use a manual pump
or a similar system.
If your vehicle overturns, it will leak
gasoline which is extremely flammable.
Flames or sparks may ignite. This will
not only destroy the vehicle but also
could do serious property damage to
s u r r o u n d i n g p r o p e r t y a n d c a u s e
serious injuries or even death.
A L W A YS K E E P G A S O L I N E A W A Y
FROM CHILDREN.
DISPOSE OF UNWANTED GASOLINE
PROPERLY, DO NOT DUMP IT INTO
STORM SEWERS OR INTO A SINK OR
TOILET.
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use and maintenance RSV mille TUONO
Use only unleaded petrol minimum octane
rating (M+R)/2 method 90.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
(reserve included): 4.75 US gal (18 ).
TANK RESERVE: 1.19 ± 0.26 US gal (4.5
± 1 ).
REFUEL
To refuel, proceed as follows:
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Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 82
(POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
If dirt has accumulated on or around the
fuel filler cap, wipe the cap and the area
around the cap with a clean cloth.
Prevent any foreign material from
getting into the fuel tank, this could lead
to serious engine damage.
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