Starting - APRILIA RSV MILLE R TUONO - 2002 Manual

STARTING

This vehicle is considerably powerful
and must be used gradually and with
the greatest care.
Do not position any object inside the
front fairing (between the handlebar and
the dashboard), in order not to hinder
the rotation of the handlebar and
visibility toward the dashboard.
NOTE
Before starting the engine,
carefully read chapter "Safe drive", see p.
5 (SAFE DRIVE).
E x h a u s t g a s e s c o n t a i n c a r b o n
monoxide, which is extremely toxic if
inhaled.
Avoid starting the engine in closed or
badly-ventilated rooms.
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Failure to observe this warning may
cause loss of consciousness or even
lead to death by asphyxia.
NOTE
With the side stand down, the
engine can be started only if the gears are
in neutral; in this case, if you try to engage
the gears, the engine stops.
With the side stand up, it is possible to start
the engine either in neutral gear or with
engaged gears and pulled in clutch lever.
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Get on the vehicle in riding position, see
p. 69 (GETTING ON AND OFF THE
VEHICLE).
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Make sure that the stand is completely
up.
Not provided for . Make sure that
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the light switch (1) is in position "
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Make sure that the dimmer switch (2) is
in position " ".
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Move the engine stop switch (3) to
position " ".
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Rotate the key (4) and move the ignition
switch to position "".
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At this point:
– The engine oil pressure LED warning
light (red) "
dashboard and remains on until the
engine has been started;
– the red line warning light LED "max"
(red) (6) comes on on the dashboard for
approximately three seconds and the
revolution counter pointer (7) shifts to the
preset red line threshold;
– the left display shows the instantaneous
speed (8), the trip (9) and total (10)
kilometers/miles odometer;
– the coolant temperature (11) and the
digital clock (12) appear on the right
display (multifunction).
NOTE
When the engine is cold, the
writing "" (11a) blinks.
Whenever the ignition switch is turned to
position "", the writing "
displayed for about three seconds.
– the fuel pump will pressurize the fuel
supply circuit, sending out a hum for
about three seconds.
If the low fuel warning light "" (13)
comes on on the dashboard, provide for
topping up as soon as possible, see p.
•
". 53 (FUEL).
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" (5) comes on on the
efi
" (11b) is