User manual KTM 640 LC4 ENDURO

[. . . ] 640 LC4 ENDURO 640 LC4 SUPERMOTO BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG OWNER'S MANUAL MANUALE D'USO MANUEL D'UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 2003 Art. Nr. 3. 210. 56 8/2002 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. ! [. . . ] THE BRAKE SHOE'S DESIGN AND FRICTION FACTOR AND THEREFORE THE BRAKING POWER CAN DEVIATE SIGNIFICANTLY FROM ORIGINAL KTM BRAKE SHOES. IF YOU USE DIFFERENT BRAKE SHOES THAN THOSE PROVIDED WITH THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, IT CANNOT BE WARRANTED THAT THEY ARE AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN ROAD TRAFFIC. YOUR MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT LONGER COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS AUTHORIZING THE USE OF VEHICLES FOR ROAD TRAFFIC AND THE WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. 25 DOT 5. 1 DOT 5 BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS: The brake fluid reservoirs on the 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 either the brake system has a leak or the brake pads are completely worn down. 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. Gaskets and brake hoses are not compatible with it. A B 1 BRAKE DISCS: Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc in the area of contact 1 with the brake pads. At its thinnest spot A, the brake disc must not be more than 0. 4mm thinner than its nominal dimension B. The nominal dimension can be gaged in a location beyond the area of contact with the brake pads. WARNING ­ BRAKE ­ DISCS SUFFERING FROM WEAR GREATER THAN 0. 4 MM CONSTITUTE A SAFETY HAZARD. HAVE THE BRAKE DISC REPLACED IMMEDIATELY AS SOON AS IT REACHES ITS WEAR LIMIT. AS A MATTER OF PRINCIPLE, HAVE ANY REPAIR OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM CARRIED OUT BY A LICENSED KTM MECHANIC. ENGLISH BRAKE PADS: The motorcycles are delivered with organic brake pads and have also been type-coded with these pads. Said pads are suitable for almost the entire range of application of these motorcycles. It is only for competitive racing in extremely dirty conditions (e. g. , water in combination with sand and mud) that we recommend brake pads that have sintered linings. However, take notice of the fact that brake pads with sintered linings have not been type coded!Besides, they may cause greater wear on the brake discs. Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake lever Free travel at the hand brake lever may be readjusted by using adjusting screw 1. 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. 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 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 go below 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 DOWN. IN THIS CASE, CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY. ENGLISH 26 2 3 4 5 mm min. 1 mm Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir* Loosen screws 2 and remove lid 3 and membrane 4. [. . . ] ­ Service the shock absorber linkage ­ Disassemble and charge battery (see chapter: BATTERY). ­ 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 a possible humidity might not be able to escape and could cause corrosion. [. . . ]