User manual KTM 660 SMC-2003

[. . . ] 660 SMC BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG OWNER'S MANUAL MANUALE D'USO MANUEL D'UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 2003 Art. Nr. 3. 210. 54 9/2002 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. ! [. . . ] SEVERE INJURIES COULD BE THE RESULT. Lubricate rear suspension linkage The bearings in the link lever must be greased in regular intervals. For this purpose, a lubricating nipple 3 is mounted on the link lever. AFTER CAUTION ! EACH TIME THE MOTORCYCLE IS WASHED, IT IS ESPECIALY IMPORTANT TO GREASE THE LUBRICATING NIPPLE TO PUSH ANY WATER OUT OF THE BEARINGS. 3 Checking chain tension To check, place the motorcycle on the side stand. 30 mm (1, 2 in) from the end of the chain sliding component until the upper part of the chain is tensioned (see illustration) Now, the distance B between chain and swingarm should be 0 mm. Correct chain tension, if necessary! C B m 30m WARNING ­ IF CHAIN TENSION IS (CHAIN, SPROCKETS, TOO HIGH, PARTS WITHIN THE SECONDARY TRANSMISSION DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS) WILL BE SUBJECTED TO UNNECESSARY STRESS, RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND EVEN CHAIN BREAKAGE. TOO MUCH SLACK IN THE CHAIN, ON THE OTHER HAND, CAN RESULT IN THE CHAIN JUMPING OFF THE SPROCKETS. 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. 16:38 A = 0mm ­ ­ Correct chain tension 3 4 Loosen collar nut 1, loosen lock nuts 2, and turn right and left adjusting screws 3 equally far. Before tightening the 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. 1 2 2 4 3 Chain maintenance For long chain life, good maintenance is very important. The best way is to use lots of water, but never use brushes or solvents. After letting the chain dry, you can use a special X-ring chain spray (Motorex Chainlube Racing). WARNING NO LUBRICATION IS ALLOWED TO REACH THE REAR TIRE OR THE BRAKE DISK, EITHERWISE THE ROAD ADHERENCE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKING EFFECTS WOULD BE STRONGLY REDUCED AND THE MOTORCYCLE COULD EASILY GET OUT OF CONTROL. 25 15 KG !WHEN CAUTION ! MOUNTING THE CHAIN JOINT, THE CLOSED SIDE OF THE SAFETY DEVICE MUST POINT IN RUNNING DIRECTION. Also check sprockets and chain guides for wear, and replace if necessary. Chain wear In order to check the chain wear, regard 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. 16 17 18 max. 272 mm 123 NOTE: If you mount a new chain, the sprockets should also be replaced. New chains wear faster if used on old used sprockets. ENGLISH 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°. General information about KTM disc brakes 1 3 BRAKE CALIPERS: The front brake caliper 1 has 4 brake pistons and is rigidly connected to the fork leg. The rear brake caliper has one brake piston and "floats", which means that it is not rigidly connected to the brake caliper support. [. . . ] ­ 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. ­ After the motorcycle has cooled down, oil and grease all sliding and pivot points. ­ To prevent failures in the electric system, you should treat the ignition lock, the emergency OFF switch, light switch and the socket connectors with contact spray. ENGLISH 44 CONSERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION In the event that the motorcycle is also used in winter and on roads where one has to expect salt spraying, you will have to take precautions against the aggressive road salt. ­ clean motorcycle thoroughly and let it dry ­ treat engine, carburetor, swing arm, and all other bare or galvanized parts (except for brake discs) with a wax-based anti-corrosion agent. [. . . ]