APRILIA RSV MILLE - 2002 User manual

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© 2002 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)
First edition: august 2002
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FOREWORD
NOTE This manual is an important and
integral part of your vehicle. Keep it with
your vehicle at all times, even if your
vehicle is resold.
aprilia has prepared this manual to supply
you, the user, with correct and current
information. However, since aprilia
constantly improves the design of its
vehicles, there may be slight discrepancies
between your vehicle and the material
given in this manual. If you have any
questions about your vehicle, contact your
local aprilia Dealer, as he will have the
very latest technical information available
from the factory.
For tests and repairs not expressly
described in this manual, to purchase
aprilia genuine spare parts, accessories,
and other products, and for help with
specific problems, please contact your
official Dealer aprilia or service center.
These professionals will be able to
promptly and accurately help.
Thank you for choosing aprilia. Have a
great ride!
This manual is copyright in all countries;
partial or complete reproduction of any part
by any means in print or electronic is
strictly prohibited.
INTRODUCTION
This manual is divided into sections, chapters
and paragraphs, by subject. The procedures
described are laid out in single operation, and
each operation is indicated by a ◆.
The numbered parts shown in the figures are
identified in the text with the number in
parentheses or with the symbol representing
them.
Example (the following text is generic and
does not refer to this specific vehicle):
section MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS
chapter
STEERING LOCK
safety
warning Never attempt to place the ignition
switch in the locked “” (LOCK)
position while the vehicle is moving.
paragraph
OPERATION
operation To lock the steering:
Turn the handlebar completely to the
left or to the right.
position (2)
Turn the key (2) to position “”.
symbol “”Press the key and turn it to position “”.
Remove the key.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
The following precautionary warnings are
used throughout this manual in order to
convey the following messages:
Safety Warning: When you see
this symbol on the vehicle or in
the manual, pay particular attention to
the potential risk of personal injury or
death. Non-compliance with the
instructions given in the warning
messages preceded by this symbol may
result in serious risk for your and other
people’s safety and for the vehicle.
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in serious injury or even death.
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in personal injury or damage to
the vehicle or other property.
NOTE The word “NOTE” in this manual
precedes important information or
instructions.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
CARBON MONOXIDE
If it is necessary to run the engine in order
to carry out maintenance operation, make
sure that the area in which you are
operating is properly ventilated. Never run
the engine in enclosed spaces.
If it is necessary to work indoors, use an
exhaust evacuation system.
The exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a poisonous gas that can
cause loss of consciousness and even
death.
Carbon monoxide is both colorless and
odorless, and cannot be detected by
smell, vision, or any other sense. Avoid
breathing exhaust fumes under any
circumstances.
GASOLINE
Keep gasoline away from children. Gasoline
is also poisonous. Never attempt to siphon
gasoline using your mouth. Never allow
gasoline to contact your skin. If you should
accidentally spill gasoline on yourself, change
your clothes immediately and wash the area
upon which the gasoline was splashed
thoroughly with hot water and soap. Should
you accidentally swallow gasoline, do not
induce vomiting. Drink large quantities of clear
water or milk and immediately seek
professional medical assistance. Should you
accidentally get gasoline into your eyes, flush
with large quantities of cool, clear water and
immediately seek professional medical
assistance.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
becomes explosive under certain
conditions.
KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
HOT COMPONENTS
The engine and all parts of the exhaust
system, as well as the braking system,
become very hot and remain hot for
some time after the vehicle and the
engine are stopped. Before handling
any component of your vehicle after
riding, ensure that it has cooled
sufficiently to be safe to handle.
USED ENGINE OIL
Use latex gloves for the maintenance
operations that require contact with
used oil. Used engine oil may cause
skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact
with the skin for prolonged periods.
Although this is unlikely unless you
handle used oil on a daily basis, it is
advisable to thoroughly wash your
hands with soap and water after
handling used oil.
KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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BRAKE FLUID
Brake fluid is extremely poisonous. Do not
ever allow brake fluid to be ingested or
swallowed. Should brake fluid accidentally
be swallowed, drink large quantities of
milk or clear water and immediately seek
professional medical assistance. Brake
fluid is highly destructive of skin and eye
tissue. Should you accidentally spill clutch
fluid on yourself, remove the
contaminated clothing, wash your body
with soap and warm water immediately
and seek professional medical assistance
with no delay. . Should you accidentally
splash brake fluid into your eyes, flush
with a large quantity of cool, clear water
and immediately seek professional
medical assistance.
KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
CLUTCH FLUID
Clutch fluid is extremely poisonous. Do
not ever allow clutch fluid to be ingested
or swallowed. Should clutch fluid
accidentally be swallowed, drink large
quantities of milk or clear water and
immediately seek professional medical
assistance. clutch fluid is highly
destructive of skin and eye tissue. Should
you accidentally spill clutch fluid on
yourself, remove the contaminated
clothing, wash your body with soap and
warm water immediately and immediately
seek professional medical assistance.
Should you accidentally splash clutch
fluid into your eyes, flush with a large
quantity of cool, clear water and
immediately seek professional medical
assistance.
KEEP CLUTCH FLUID AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
COOLANT
In certain conditions, the ethylene glycol
contained in the engine coolant is
flammable: its flame is invisible, but you
can be burned anyway.
Avoid spilling the engine coolant on the
exhaust system or on the engine
components. They may be hot enough to
cause the coolant to ignite and burn
without a visible flame.
The coolant (ethylene glycol) can cause
skin irritation and is poisonous if
swallowed.
Coolant and coolant/water mixtures are
sweet to the taste and brightly colored,
therefore are highly attractive to pets and
children. Take extra precautions to keep
new and used coolant out of reach of
children and animals.
KEEP COOLANT AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
Risk of burns.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Wait until the engine has
completely cooled down. The coolant is
under pressure and may splash out and
cause burns.
BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS
AND ELECTROLYTE
The battery gives off noxious and
explosive gases; keep cigarettes, flames
and sparks away from the battery.
Provide adequate ventilation when
operating or recharging the battery.
During recharging and use, make sure
that the room is properly ventilated and
avoid inhaling the gases released
during the recharging.
The battery contains sulphuric acid
(electrolyte). Contact with the skin or
eyes may cause serious burns. Always
wear protective clothing, rubber gloves,
and tight fitting goggles or a face shield
when working around the battery,
especially when filling the battery with
either water or electrolyte.
In case of contact with the skin, flush
immediately with plenty of water. In case
of contact with the eyes, flush with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes.
Immediately consult a health professional.
The electrolyte is poisonous.
If the electrolyte is accidentally
swallowed, drink large quantities of
water or milk and then milk of magnesia
or vegetable oil. Immediately consult a
health professional.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS -
GENERAL ADVICE
Before starting the engine, carefully read this
manual and in particular the chapters
“WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL
ADVICE” and “SAFE DRIVE” see p. 17.
Your safety and that of those around you
depends not only on your skill as a rider, but
also your knowledge about your vehicle and
about riding safely. Therefore it is essential
that you not operate your vehicle on public
streets or highways until you have received
instructions from a qualified safety
organization such as the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation, and are properly trained and
licensed.
REPORTING OF DEFECTS
THAT AFFECT SAFETY
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying aprilia. If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an investigation, and
if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group
of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or aprilia. To
contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393
(or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area)
or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
ROAD REGULATIONS
AND USE OF THE VEHICLE
Rules of the road vary from country to
country. It is essential that you understand
in advance the rules of the road of the
country in which your vehicle will be used.
This vehicle has been designed and
produced for use only on paved roads. It
is not designed to be used on even
smooth graded dirt roads, or trails. It is
not designed for off road competition, or
for cross country riding. Do not use this
vehicle on rough or unimproved
surfaces, or in other off road areas.
Failure to heed this warning could lead
to an upset with subsequent injury and
even death.
NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY
aprilia s.p.a. warrants that this exhaust
system, at the time of sale, meets all
applicable U.S. EPA Federal noise standards.
This warranty extends to the first person who
buys this exhaust system for purposes other
than resale, and to all subsequent buyers.
Warranty claims should be directed to:
aprilia USA Inc.
110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130
Woodstock, GA 30188
USA
Tel[phone]
Fax[phone]
INFORMATION ON THE NOISE
AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
ORIGIN OF THE EMISSIONS
The combustion process produces carbon
monoxide and hydrocarbons. The control
of hydrocarbons is very important, because
under certain conditions they react to
exposure to sunlight and produce
photochemical smog.
Carbon monoxide does not react in the
same way, but it is toxic and poisonous.
aprilia utilizes “lean” carburetor settings
and other systems to reduce the
production of carbon monoxide and
hydrocarbons.
TAMPERING WARNING
Tampering with the noise control system is
prohibited. Federal law prohibits the
following acts or causing thereof:
a) The removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance, repair, or replacement, of
any device or element of design
incorporated into any new vehicle for
the purpose of noise control prior to its
sale or delivery to the ultimate
purchaser or while it is in use, or
b) The use of the vehicle after such device
or element of design has been removed
or rendered inoperative by any person.
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