User manual KTM 640 LC4 DUKE II-2003

[. . . ] 640 DUKE II BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG OWNER'S MANUAL MANUALE D'USO MANUEL D'UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 2003 Art. Nr. 3. 210. 58 2/2003 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. ! [. . . ] Measure the nominal thickness in a location B outside the contact face. 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 23 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 Motorex Brake Fluid 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!IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING WASHED VERY OFTEN, CHANGE BRAKE FLUIF MORE OFTEN. BRAKEFLUID HAS THE ABILITY TO ADMIT WATER; THEREFORE, STEAM BUBBLES CAN FORM IN , , OLD" BRAKE FLUID AT RELATIVELY LOW TEMPERATURES THUS CAUSING THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO FAIL. ENGLISH Changing the basic position of the handbrake lever 1 2 The adjusting screw 1 allows you to change the basic position of the handbrake lever 2. Press the handbrake lever's outer end forward, and, at the same time, turn the adjusting screw. 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. The reservoir should be kept completely full at all times for best performance. 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. ENGLISH 24 3 4 5 5 mm min. 1 mm A Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir * When the brake fluid falls to the middle of the inspection glass, new brake fluid has to be added. 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 (Motorex Brake Fluid 5. 1). IF YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR. !­ DON'T ­ CAUTION ! 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. Checking the front brake pads The brake pads can be inspected from behind. Always inspect the brake pad linings before taking off on your motorcycle. They should not be thinner than 1 mm which is the case when the notch A is no longer discernable. [. . . ] ­ The storage place should be dry and not subject to excessive temperature fluctuations. ­ Cover the motorcycle with an air permeated tarpaulin or blanket. Do not use non air permeable materials as any humidity may not be able to escape and could cause corrosion. DO NOT LET THE ENGINE RUN FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS KEPT IN STORAGE. [. . . ]