APRILIA RSV 1000 R Factory Use And Maintenance Book page 68

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Release the two screws (5) and remove
the cover (6).
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Remove the engine oil filter (7).
CAUTION
Never reuse an oil filter.
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Spread a film of oil on the seal (8) of the
new engine oil filter.
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Insert the new oil filter.
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Refit the cover (6). Refit and tighten the
two screws (5).
CLEANING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER
LOCATED ON THE TANK
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty
conditions, on rough roads or for racing.
use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY
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Clean the engine oil filter (7) located on
the tank after covering the first 1000 km
(625 mi) and every 20000 km (12427 mi)
(or every two oil changes) afterwards.
NOTE
Make sure you have the special
tool ready at hand:
√ special clamp installation pliers, see
page 33 (SPECIAL TOOLS
CAUTION
On refitting, replace the click clamp that
has been removed with a new one of the
same size, available from
Official dealer.
Click clamps become unserviceable
during removal. Do not attempt to refit
them.
Do not replace a click clamp you have
removed with a screw clamp (10) or with
other types of clamps.
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Release the click clamp (11).
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Disconnect the hose (12).
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Release and remove the engine oil filter
(9) located on the tank and clean with an
air line.
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Check the engine oil filter (9) seal, fit and
tighten the filter.
Torque wrench setting for engine oil
filter (9) located on the tank: 30 Nm (3.0
kgm).
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Connect the hose (12) and fit a new click
clamp.
Do not add any additives or other
products.
If you use a funnel or other tool, ensure
they are perfectly clean.
NOTE
Use high-quality 15W - 50 oil, see
page 117 (LUBRICANT CHART).
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Pour from opening (13) about 3500 cu.
c m . o f e n g i n e o i l , s e e p a g e 1 1 7
(LUBRICANT CHART).
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Refit and tighten the filler cap (3).
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Start the
ap rilia
(STARTING) and keep it idling for about
one minute to let oil fill all points of the
circuit.
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Check oil level and top up if needed, see
page 65 (CHECKING AND TOPPING
UP ENGINE OIL LEVEL).
CAUTION
engine, see page 53