APRILIA RSV 1000 R Factory Use And Maintenance Book page 66

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Periodically check engine oil level, change
oil after the first 1000 km (625 mi) and
every 10000 km (6250 mi) afterwards, see
page 67 (CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND
THE ENGINE OIL FILTER).
CAUTION
In the vehicle is used for racing, change
the engine oil every 5000 km (3125 mi).
Change oil more frequently if the
vehicle is used in dusty conditions.
Check oil level as follows:
CAUTION
Engine oil level must be checked when
the engine is warm. If level is checked
from cold, oil level may have dropped
temporarily below the "MIN" mark.
This is not a problem, as long as the
engine oil pressure warning light "
(A) does not come on, see page18
(INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS
TABLE).
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NOTE
engine oil up to operating temperature, do
not let the engine idle with the vehicle at
standstill. The correct procedure is to
travel about 15 km (10 mi) outside town
(this is sufficient for engine oil to reach
operating temperature).
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Stop the
(STOPPING).
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Keep the vehicle upright with both
wheels on the ground.
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Check oil level in the sight glass (2)
visible through the special slot (1) in the
left fairing.
MAX = maximum level
MIN = minimum level.
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To warm up the engine and
engine, see page
The difference between "MAX" and "MIN"
levels is about 500 cu cm.
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Correct level is achieved when the oil is
just below the MAX level mark.
CAUTION
Oil level must be between the MAX and
MIN level marks. Incorrect oil level will
cause severe engine damage.
If needed, top up as follows:
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Remove the left fairing, see page 82
(REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
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Unscrew and remove the filler cap (3).
CAUTION
Do not add additives or other products.
If you use a funnel or other tool, make
sure they are perfectly clean.
NOTE
Use high-quality 15W - 50 oil, see
59
page 117 (LUBRICANT CHART).
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Top up the tank until bringing oil to the
c o r r e c t l e v e l ,
(LUBRICANT CHART).
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