User manual APRILIA TUONO 1000 2006

[. . . ] - Noale (VE) FOREWORD INTRODUCTION This manual is divided into sections, chapters and paragraphs, by subject. The procedures described are laid out by single operation, and each operation is indicated by a . The numbered parts shown in the figures are identified in the text by the number in parentheses or the symbol representing them. Example (the following text is generic and does not refer to this specific vehicle): section MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS NOTE This manual is an important and integral part of your vehicle. [. . . ] Failure to observe this warning can lead to a runaway resulting in serious injuries or even death. use and maintenance TUONO 1000 USA CAUTION The vehicle is sold with the red line set at 6, 000 rpm. Increase the threshold gradually as you get acquainted with the vehicle. During running-in, never exceed the recommended rpm, see page 74 (RUNNING-IN). 69 WARNING In the event of a throttle sticking emergency, always kill the engine using the engine stop switch located near the throttle grip on the right handlebar. Never use your vehicle if the throttle does not automatically fully return to the idle position when the throttle grip is released. Failure to observe this warning can lead to a serious accident and result in injury or even death. 12 11 1 RIDING Before riding away, carefully read the "safe drive" chapter, see p. 19 (SAFE DRIVE). WARNING After the engine has started, the engine oil pressure icon " " (11) must go off. If the oil light stays on or comes on during normal operation, it means that oil pressure in the circuit is too low. When this is the case, stop the engine immediately and contact an Official aprilia dealer. CAUTION Never ride off briskly with a cold engine. Allow the engine to warm up by riding slowly for the first few miles. WARNING If the " SERVICE" symbol (12) appears, on the (multifunction) display during normal engine running, this means that the electronic unit has detected a fault. In many cases, the engine keeps running with reduced performance levels; immediately contact your Local aprilia Dealer. CAUTION If the low fuel warning light "" (1) positioned on the dashboard comes on while the vehicle is running, this means that there are still 1. 19 ± 0. 26 US gal (4. 5 ± 1 b ) of fuel available, refuel as soon as possible, see page 47 (FUEL). WARNING If you are riding solo, without a passenger, make sure the passenger footrests are folded up. Never take your hands off the hand grips nor your feet off the footrests while you are riding. 70 use and maintenance TUONO 1000 USA 2 4 3 2 3 WARNING If you carry a passenger, instruct him/her not to move around unduly, and to keep his/her body aligned with yours during turns. Before riding away, make sure that the side stand is correctly stowed. If the throttle sticks open, it may cause a collision with another vehicle, or an upset. CAUTION When the vehicle is new to you, practice looking in the rearview mirrors. Reflecting surfaces are convex, therefore objects seem to be farther away than they actually are. The mirrors provide a wide angle view, and only experience will allow you to correctly determine how far behind you following vehicles are. To ride away: WARNING Do not release the clutch too abruptly, or the vehicle will rear in the air (do a wheelie) or jerk forwards. Never accelerate abruptly or excessively when releasing the clutch lever in order to prevent the clutch from slipping and overheating (slow release) or the front wheel from lifting (wheelie) (quick release). Failure to observe these instructions can lead to a serious accident and result in injury or even death. u Slowly but steadily release the clutch lever (3) and, at the same time, open the throttle by rotating the throttle grip (2) slightly counterclockwise (Pos. u Ride at reduced speed for the first few miles in order to warm the engine up. u Increase the speed by gradually rotating the throttle grip (2) (Pos. Do not exceed the recommended rpm, see page 74 (RUNNING-IN). use and maintenance TUONO 1000 USA NOTE Before riding away, be sure that the rearview mirrors are correctly adjusted. [. . . ] NGK R DCPR9E Spark plug gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 024 ÷ 0. 028 in (0. 6 ÷ 0. 7 mm) Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 k Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 V ­ 10 Ah 30 A 5 A, 15 A, 20 A 12 V ­ 500 W 12 V ­ 55 W H11 x 2 12 V ­ 55 W H11 x 2 12 V ­ 5 W x 2 12 V ­ 10 W AMBER (USA version 12 V - 10 W) 12 V ­ 5 W LED LED LED ELECTRIC SYSTEM BULBS use and maintenance TUONO 1000 USA 139 WARNING LIGHTS Neutral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]