Adjusting The Clutch; Coolant - APRILIA RS 50 TUONO Use And Maintenance Book

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ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH

Adjust the clutch and if the engine stops or
tends to advance when the clutch lever is
pulled and the gears are engaged, or if the
c l u t c h s l i p s c a u s i n g a d e l a y i n t h e
acceleration in comparison with the engine
speed.
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Minor adjustments can be carried out by
means of the adjuster (1):
Loosen the nut (2) (by screwing it).
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Rotate the adjuster (1), until the idle
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stroke at the end of the clutch lever is
about 10...15 mm (see figure).
Tighten the nut (2) (by unscrewing it) and
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lock the adjuster (1).
Check the idle stroke at the end of the
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clutch lever.
WARNING
If it is not possible to obtain a correct
adjustment or if the clutch does not
function properly, contact your aprilia
Official Dealer.
NOTE
Make sure that the clutch cable is
intact: the inner cable and outer sheat must
not be worn or flattened at any point.
Periodically lubricate the clutch cable
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with a suitable lubricant, see p. 76
(LUBRICANT CHART), in order to avoid
its untimely wear and corrosion.

COOLANT

CAUTION
Do not use the vehicle if the coolant is
below the minimum prescribed level.
Check the coolant level every 2000 km
(1250 mi) and after long rides; change it
every 24 months.
WARNING
The coolant is noxious: do not swallow
it; if the coolant gets in contact with the
skin or the eyes, it can cause serious
irritations.
If the coolant gets in contact with your
skin or eyes, rinse with plenty of water
and consult a doctor. If it is swallowed,
induce vomit, rinse mouth and throat
with plenty of water and consult a
doctor without delay.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE BRAKE
FLUID IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Be careful not to spill the coolant on the
red-hot parts of the engine: it may catch
fire and send out invisible flames.
In case maintenance operations are to
be performed, it is advisable to use
latex gloves.
Have the coolant changed by an aprilia
Official Dealer.