Engine Oil; Front Fork Fluid; Brake Fluid - APRILIA ETV mille Workshop Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.2.2 ENGINE OIL

CAUTION
Prolonged or repeated contact with engine oil may
cause severe skin damage. Wash your hands
thoroughly after handling engine oil.
Do not release into the environment.
Dispose of engine oil through the nearest waste oil
reclamation firm or through the supplier.
Wear latex gloves during servicing.
Change engine oil after the first 1000 km (625 mi) and
every 7500 km (4687mi) (*), see 2.12 (ENGINE OIL AND
FILTER CHANGE) afterwards.
(*) = On motorcycles used in competition trials, oil should
be changed every 3750 km (2343 mi).
(Recommended) engine oil, see 1.6 (LUBRICANT
CHART)

1.2.3 FRONT FORK FLUID

CAUTION
Prolonged or repeated contact with front fork fluid
may cause severe skin damage. Wash your hands
thoroughly after handling front fork fluid. Dispose of
front fork fluid through the nearest waste oil
reclamation firm or through the supplier.
Wear latex gloves during servicing.
Front suspension response can be modified to a
certain extent by changing damping settings and/or
selecting a particular grade of oil. Standard oil grade
is SAE 20 W. Different oil grades can be selected to
obtain a particular suspension response. (Choose
SAE 5W for a softer suspension, 20W for a stiffer
suspension). The two grades can also be mixed in
varying solutions to obtain the desired response.
F.A. has special properties, which enable them to
retain virtually the same viscosity regardless of
temperature to give constant damping response.
(Recommended) front fork oil, see 1.6 (LUBRICANT
CHART).
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1.2.4 BRAKE FLUID

NOTE
This vehicle is fitted with front and rear disc
brakes. Each braking system is operated by an
independent hydraulic circuit. The information provided
below applies to both braking systems.
CAUTION
Brake fluid is an irritant. Avoid contact with eyes or
skin.
In the event of accidental contact, wash affected
body parts thoroughly. In the event of accidental
contact with eyes, contact an eye specialist or seek
medical advice.
DO NOT RELEASE BRAKE FLUID INTO THE
ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
When handling brake fluid, take care not to spill it
onto plastic or paint-finished parts or they will
damage.
Check brake fluid level every 7,500 km (4687 mi),
see 2.15 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP FRONT
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL). See also 2.16 (CHECKING
AND TOPPING UP REAR BRAKE FLUID LEVEL).
Change brake fluid every
(CHANGING THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID) and 2.21
(CHANGING THE REAR BRAKE FLUID).
(Recommended) brake fluid, see 1.6 (LUBRICANT
CHART).
CAUTION
Do not use any brake fluids other than the specified
type. Never mix different types of fluids to top up
level, as this will damage the braking system.
Do not use brake fluid from containers which have
been kept open or in storage for long periods.
Any sudden changes in play or hardness in the brake
levers are warning signs of problems with the
hydraulic circuits.
Ensure that the brake discs and brake linings have
not become contaminated with oil or grease. This is
particularly important after servicing or inspections.
Make sure the brake lines are not twisted or worn.
Prevent accidental ingress of water or dust into the
circuit. Wear latex gloves when servicing the
hydraulic circuit.
ETV mille
two years, see 2.20
Release 00/2004 - 04