User manual KTM 380 EXC 2000

[. . . ] 125/200/250/300/380 SX, MXC, EXC BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG OWNERS HANDBOOK MANUALE D'USO MANUEL D'UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 2000 Art. Nr. 320571 7/99 IMPORTANT WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE GOING ON YOUR FIRST RIDE. IT CONTAINS A GREAT DEAL OF INFORMATION AND ADVICE WHICH WILL HELP YOU USE AND HANDLE YOUR BIKE PROPERLY. IN YOUR OWN INTEREST, PLEASE PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO NOTICES THAT ARE MARKED AS FOLLOWS: WARNING ! CAUTION ! IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO PARTS OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE OR THAT THE MOTOR-CYCLE IS NOT ROAD-SAFE ANYMORE. Please insert the series numbers of your motorcycle in the boxes below Frame number Engine number Stamp of dealer COMSUMER INFORMATION FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY Tampering with noise control system prohibited Owners are warned that the law may prohibit: (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; and (b) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person. [. . . ] WARNING ­ BRAKE ­ DISCS SUFFERING FROM WEAR GREATER THAN 0, 4 MM (0, 016 IN) CONSTITUTE A SAFETY RISK. HAVE THE BRAKE DISCS REPLACED IMMEDIATELY AS SOON AS THEY REACH THE WEAR LIMIT. HAVE ANY REPAIRS ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM BE PERFORMED BY A KTM DEALER DOT 5. 1 DOT 5 A B 1 BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS: The brake fluid reservoirs on front and rear wheel brakes have been designed in such a way that even if the brake pads are worn it is not necessary to top up the brake fluid. If the brake fluid level drops below the minimum level either the brake system has a leak or the brake pads are completely worn. BRAKE FLUID: KTM fills the brake systems with SHELL ADVANCE BRAKE DOT 5. 1 brake fluid, one of the best brake fluids that is currently available. If you do not have any DOT 5. 1 for refilling, you may use DOT 4 brake fluid. The gaskets and brake hoses of KTM motorcycles are not designed for DOT 5 brake fluid! 17 Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake lever Free travel at the hand brake lever may be readjusted by using adjustment screw 2. In this way, the position of the point of pressure (i. e. , the resistance you feel on the hand brake lever when the brake pads are pressed against the brake disc) can be adjusted for any hand size. 3 mm 2 THE HAND BRAKE LEVER, FREE TRAVEL MUST AT LEAST BE 3 MM (0. 1 IN). ONLY THEN MAY THE PISTON IN THE HAND BRAKE CYLINDER BE MOVED (TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE GREATER RESISTANCE OF THE HAND BRAKE LEVER). IF THIS FREE TRAVEL IS NOT PROVIDED, PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, AND THE FRONT-WHEEL BRAKE MAY FAIL DUE TO OVERHEATING. AT ENGLISH Checking of brake fluid level - front brake The brake fluid reservoir is linked with the hand brake cylinder at the handlebar and the reservoir is provided with an inspection glass. With the reservoir in a horizontal position, the brake fluid level should not drop below the middle of the glass. WARNING IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN. IN THIS CASE, CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY. Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir * ENGLISH 18 min. Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid reservoir to 5 mm (0. 2 in) below the rim with clean brake fluid DOT 5. 1 (i. e. IF YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR 3 ­ ­ CAUTION !­ DON'T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT, IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT REMOVER. ­ USE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER. 5 mm Checking the front brake pads The brake pads can be inspected from below. WARNING AT THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN 1 MM, OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DON'T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED. CAUTION !IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY WORN, THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DISC, THEREBY IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC. Replacing front brake pads * 4 Press the brake caliper toward the brake disk, to put the brake piston in its basic position. Clean the brake caliper and the brake caliper support with compressed air. [. . . ] ­ After the motorcycle has been rinsed with a soft water jet, it should be dried by air pressure and a cloth. Then take a short drive until the engine has reached the working temperature and also use the brakes. By warming these components, the residual water can evaporate from inaccessable parts of the engine and the brakes. ­ Slide back the protective covers on the handlebar-mounted instruments so that any water that may have seeped into this part of the motorcycle is allowed to evaporate. [. . . ]