Adjusting The Headlight Beam Vertically; Headlight Screening - APRILIA TUONO 1000 - 2006 Manual

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ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT
BEAM VERTICALLY
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle if the lights are
not functioning properly.
Do not use the vehicle if the headlight is
a d j u s t e d i n c o r r e c t l y . T h i s c o u l d
temporarily blind oncoming cars, and
also reduce the rider's ability to see any
obstacle along the road while riding at
night.
It is always advisable to reduce speed
when riding at night, so as to have the
time necessary to avoid any obstacle
and to adapt to the poorer visibility that
inevitably results from darkness.
Failure to observe this warning can
cause you to collide with another
object, with consequent risk of serious
injury or even death.
1
NOTE
The procedure described here is
in compliance with the Italian standard that
establishes the maximum height of the
headlight beam.
For vehicles used in other countries, you
must conform with local regulations.
To quickly check the correct adjustment of
the beam, place the vehicle on flat ground,
32.81 ft (10 m) away from a wall.
Turn on the low beam, sit on the vehicle
and make sure that the beam projected on
the wall is slightly under the horizontal line
of the headlight (about 9/10th of the total
height).
To adjust the headlight beam vertically:
Working from the rear of the front part of
the fairing.
CAUTION
Do not force the screw beyond its
limits.
Adjust the screw (1).
Turn the screw clockwise to adjust the
right beam higher (upwards).
2
Turn the screw counterclockwise to
a d j u s t
t h e
(downwards).
Repeat the process for the right beam.
WARNING
Make sure that the vertical adjustment
of the headlight beam is correct.

HEADLIGHT SCREENING

In case headlights are to be taped (for
using the vehicle on the track), it is
r e c o m m e n d e d t o d i s c o n n e c t t h e
connectors of the headlamps to prevent
the lens from overheating because they
are not cooled by air.
CAUTION
S e c u r e a n d i n s u l a t e p r e v i o u s l y
disconnected wires so that they do not
hinder handlebar movement and are
insulated from water.
CAUTION
Restore electric connections before
using the vehicle on the public road.
use and maintenance TUONO 1000
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