APRILIA TUONO 1000 - 2006 Manual page 90

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DANGER
DANGER
OF
OF
BURNS
BURNS
MAX = maximum level
MIN = minimum level
The difference between "MAX" and "MIN"
is about 0.53 US qt (500 cm
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The level is correct if the oil reaches
approx. the "MAX" mark.
WARNING
Never exceed the "MAX" mark, nor
leave the oil below the "MIN" mark, in
order to avoid serious damage to the
engine.
If necessary, top up the engine oil tank:
CAUTION
When warmed up, the engine contains
hot oil and the engine oil tank (4) is
warm; therefore, while carrying out the
operations described here below, be
particularly careful, in order to avoid
burns.
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use and maintenance TUONO 1000
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Use thick gloves to prevent burns.
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Remove the left fairing, see page 109
3
).
(REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
Before unscrewing and removing the
filler cap (3), clean it and the area of the
tank around it with a clean cloth.
Prevent any foreign matter from falling
into the oil tank, since this could cause
serious engine damage.
Do not use any flammable solvents
such as alcohol or gasoline when
wiping the oil tank. The oil tank is hot
enough to cause ignition of flammable
solvents.
Use only a natural fiber cloth, e.g.
cotton. Man made fabrics such as
polyester, etc. could ignite.
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3
2
4
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Unscrew and remove the filler cap (3).
CAUTION
If you use a container or funnel for topping
up, make sure that it is perfectly clean. Any
foreign matter getting into the oil tank may
lead to severe damage.
WARNING
Do not add any additives or other
substances to the engine oil.
If you use a funnel or other tool, make
sure they are perfectly clean.
CAUTION
When topping up, never exceed the
"MAX" level.
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Top up the engine oil tank (4) through the
filler neck (5), with high-quality engine oil,
see page 141 (LUBRICANT CHART).
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Replace and tighten the filler cap (3).
WARNING
Tighten the filler cap (3) snugly to avoid
leaks.
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Replace the left fairing, see page 109
[REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS].
WARNING
Never ride your vehicle with low engine
oil, or with contaminated oil, or with
unapproved oil. Any of these will greatly
accelerate wear of your engine, and
cause irreparable damage.

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