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use and maintenance Pegaso 650
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TOPPING UP
aCAUTION
Do not operate the front brake lever
with the screws (4) or the cover (5) re-
moved. This will cause brake fluid to
squirt out and spill.
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Unscrew the two screws (4).
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Remove the cover (5).
aWARNING
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
brake fluid to the air.
The brake fluid is hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the brake fluid reservoir open
ONLY for the time necessary for top-
ping up.
NOTE In order not to spill the brake fluid
while topping up, keep the fluid in the reser-
voir parallel to the reservoir rim.
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Remove the gasket (6).
NOTE In order to reach the “MAX” level,
top up until covering the glass (3) com-
pletely, but leave a space of 0.20 – 0.23 in
(5–6 mm) from the brake fluid reservoir rim.
aCAUTION
When topping up, never exceed the
“MAX” level.
Top up to “MAX” only when new pads
are installed.
aCAUTION
Do not fill the reservoir to “MAX” with
worn pads; this will cause fluid to over-
flow the reservoir when the pads are re-
newed.
aWARNING
Use only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from a
clean, sealed container. Never reuse
used brake fluid.
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Top up the reservoir with brake fluid, un-
til the fluid covers the glass gauge (3)
completely.
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Replace the gasket (6) in its seat correct-
ly.
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Replace the cover (5).
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Screw and tighten the two screws (4).
aCAUTION
After servicing the brakes, always
check them for function. If the stroke of
the lever is excessive, or if you detect
that the effectiveness of the brakes is
reduced in any way, have your vehicle
serviced by your Local APRILIA Dealer.
It may be necessary to have your dealer
bleed the system, or there may be some
other problem with the brake system.
Never ride your vehicle in traffic imme-
diately after servicing the brakes.
Always apply the brake lever several
times before riding your vehicle. Then,
try your vehicle in a parking lot or other
safe area with little traffic to ensure that
the brakes are working properly. Fail-
ure to observe this warning can lead to
a serious accident with subsequent se-
rious injury or death.
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