Fuel - APRILIA RSV 1000 R Factory Use And Maintenance Book

MAIN COMPONENTS

FUEL

WARNING
The fuel used to operate engines is
h i g h l y f l a m m a b l e a n d b e c o m e s
explosive under particular conditions.
Refuelling and engine service should
take place in a well-ventilated area with
the engine stopped. Do not smoke when
refuelling or in the proximity of sources
of fuel vapours. Avoid contact with
open flames, sources of sparks or any
other source which may ignite the fuel
or lead to explosion.
Take care not to spill fuel out of the
filler, or it may ignite when in contact
with hot engine parts.
In the event of accidental fuel spillage,
make sure the affected area is fully dry
b e f o r e s t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e . F u e l
expands from heat and when left under
direct sunlight. Never fill the fuel tank
up to the rim.
Tighten the filler cap securely after each
refuelling. Avoid contact with skin. Do
not inhale vapours. Do not swallow fuel.
Do not transfer fuel between different
containers.
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DO NOT RELEASE FUEL INTO THE
ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Use only premium-grade unleaded fuel
with a minimum octane rating of 95 (RON)
and 85 (MON).
To refuel, proceed as follows:
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Raise the flap (1).
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Insert the key (2) into the filler cap lock
(3).
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Turn the key clockwise, pull and open
the fuel flap.
TANK CAPACITY (reserve included): 17.5
l
FUEL RESERVE: 4.5 Ø 1
CAUTION
Do not add any additives or other
substances to the fuel. If you use a
funnel ot other tool, make sure that they
are perfectly clean.
WARNING
Do not fill the tank up to the rim. Fuel
level must always remain below the
lower edge of the filler neck (see figure).
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Refuel.
l
After refuelling:
NOTE
The cap can only be closed when
the key (2) is inserted.
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Press the cap with the key (2) inserted to
close.
WARNING
Make sure that the cap is properly
closed.
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Extract the key (2).
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Close the flap (1).