User manual KTM 450 MXC RACING 2003

[. . . ] 250 EXC RACING, 450/525 SX, EXC, MXC RACING BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG OWNERS'S MANUAL MANUALE D'USO MANUEL D'UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 2003 Art. Nr. 3. 210. 50 04/2002 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: IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CAN ENDANGER YOUR BODY AND YOUR LIFE. ! [. . . ] When cleaning your bike with a high-pressure cleaner, do not aim the highpressure spray directly at the pivot bearing. 7 Check chain tension A To check the chain tension, park the motorcycle. In the course of this procedure, the upper chain portion A must be taut (see illustration). WARNING ­ EXCESSIVE TENSIONING OF THE CHAIN WILL PUT ADDITIONAL LOAD ON THE COMPONENTS OF THE SECONDARY DRIVETRAIN (CHAIN, BEARINGS OF TRANSMISSION AND REAR WHEEL). ASIDE FROM RESULTING PREMATURE WEAR, IF WORST COMES TO WORST THE CHAIN MAY RUPTURE OR THE COUNTERSHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY BREAK. TOO MUCH SLACK IN THE CHAIN, ON THE OTHER HAND, CAN RESULT IN THE CHAIN JUMPING OFF THE CHAIN WHEELS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CHAIN COULD ALSO BLOCK THE REAR WHEEL OR DAMAGE THE ENGINE. IN EITHER CASE THE OPERATOR IS LIKELY TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. ­ ­ 15 m m 29 2 4 Correct chain tension Loosen collar nut 1, loosen lock nuts 2, and turn right and left adjusting screws 3 equally far. To ensure the correct alignment of the rear wheel, the marks at the left and right chain adjusters must be positioned identically in relation to the reference marks B. Before tightening thr collar nut, verify that the chain adjusters 4 are sitting close to the adjusting screws and that the rear wheel has been aligned with the front wheel. WARNING ­ IF YOU DON'T HAPPEN TO HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH AT HAND, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE TIGHTENING TORQUE CORRECTED BY A KTM DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. A LOOSE AXLE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE. A LOOSE WHEEL SPINDLE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE BEHAVIOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE. 3 B 1 ­ 2 4 NOTE: The large adjusting range of the chain adjusters (32mm) allows you to use different secondary ratios in combination with the same chain length. The chain adjusters 4 can be rotated by 180°. 3 B ENGLISH Chain maintenance For a long chain life, good maintenance is very important. Chains without X-rings should be cleaned in fireproof solvent regularly and afterwards treated with hot grease or chain spray (e. g. The best way is to use lots of water, but never use brushes or cleaning liquids. After letting the chain dry, you can use a special X-ring chain spray (e. g. WARNING NO LUBRICATION IS ALLOWED TO REACH THE REAR TIRE OR THE BRAKE DISKS, OTHERWISE THE ROAD ADHERENCE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKING EFFECTS WOULD BE STRONGLY REDUCED AND THE MOTORCYCLE COULD EASILY LOSE CONTROL. ENGLISH 30 !WHEN CAUTION ! MOUNTING THE CHAIN MASTERLINK CLIP, THE CLOSED SIDE OF THE MASTERLINK CLIP MUST POINT IN RUNNING DIRECTION. Also check sprockets and chain guides for wear and replace if necessary. Chain wear 15 KG 33 lbs To check the chain wear, observe the following indications: Shift the gear into idling and pull the upper chain strand with approx. Now one can measure a space of 18 chain reels at the lower chain strand. The chain should be replaced at the latest when a space of 272 mm (10. 70 in) is measured. Chains do not always wear off evenly, therefore repeat the measurement at different places on the chain. NOTE: If you mount a new chain, the sprockets should also be replaced. [. . . ] ­ Cover the motorcycle with an air permeated tarpaulin or blanket. Do not use airtight materials as a possible humidity might not be able to escape and could cause corrosion. IT CAUTION ! WOULD BE VERY BAD TO LET THE ENGINE RUN FOR A SHORT TIME DURING THE STORAGE PERIOD. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT GET WARMED UP ENOUGH AND THE THUS DEVELOPED STEAM WOULD CONDENSE DURING THE COMBUSTION PROCESS AND CAUSE THE VALVES AND EXHAUST TO RUST. USE AFTER A PERIOD OF STORAGE ­ ­ ­ ­ Mount the charged battery (regard polarity). [. . . ]