User manual KTM 950 ADVENTURE 2003

[. . . ] 950ADVENTURE2003 BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG OWNER`S MANUAL MANUALE D`USO MANUEL D`UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ART. NR: 3. 210. 59 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. IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO PARTS OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE OR THAT THE MOTOR-CYCLE IS NOT ROAD-SAFE ANYMORE. WARNING Please insert the serial numbers of your motorcycle in the boxes below Frame number Engine number Key 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. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ANY EQUIPMENT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, COLORS, MATERIALS, SERVICES OFFERED AND RENDERED, AND THE LIKE SO AS TO ADAPT THEM TO LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHOUT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT AND WITHOUT GIVING REASONS, OR TO CANCEL ANY OF THE ABOVE ITEMS WITHOUT SUBSTITUTING THEM WITH OTHERS. [. . . ] 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. 4 35 mm ­ ­ ENGLISH Breathing the fork legs Correct chain tension 3 1 Loosen collar nut 1, loosen counter nuts 2, and turn right and left adjusting screws 3 equally far. Before tightening the wheel spindle, 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 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. IF 4 2 ENGLISH 26 4 Chain maintenance The maintenance of the X-ring chain is reduced to a minimum. When the chain is dry use a chain spray specially made for X-ring chains (Motorex Chainlube 622). 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. ALWAYS HAVE THE CHAIN REPLACED IN AN AUTHORIZED KTM WORKSHOP WHERE THE SERVICE TECHNICANS HAVE THE REQUIRED RIVETING TOOL. NEVER MOUNT A NORMAL CHAIN JOINT. Also check sprockets and chain guides for wear, and replace if necessary. Checking the chain for wear To check the chain for wear proceed as follows: Switch the transmission to idle and put a load of approx. 15 kilograms (33 lbs) on the lower part of the chain (see illustration). Now measure the distance between 18 chain rollers on the upper part of the chain. The chain needs to be replaced when the distance is 272 mm (10. 70 in). Since chains do not always wear evenly, repeat the measurement at different parts of the chain. NOTE: If you mount a new chain, the sprockets should also be replaced. New chains wear faster if used on old used sprockets. 15 KG max. 272 mm 123 16 17 18 General informations about KTM disc brakes BRAKE CALIPERS: The brake calipers of this series "float". This means that the brake calipers are not solidly attached to the caliper support. Thus, the brake pads are always in optimum contact with the brake disc. Secure the screws of the caliper support with Loctite 243 and tighten to 25 Nm. WARNING SAFETY REASONS, ALWAYS HAVE MAINTENANCE WORK AND REPAIRS TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED KTM WORKSHOP. FOR WARNING PADS AVAILABLE IN THE ACCESSORY TRADE ARE OFTEN NOT AUTHORIZED FOR OPERATION OF YOUR KTM MOTORCYCLE IN ROAD TRAFFIC. THE BRAKE PADS DESIGN AND FRICTION FACTOR AND THEREFORE THE BRAKING POWER CAN DEVIATE SIGNIFICANTLY FROM ORIGINAL KTM BRAKE PADS. [. . . ] ­ clean motorcycle thoroughly and let it dry ­ treat engine, carburetor, swing arm, and all other bare parts (except for brake discs) with a wax-based anti-corrosion agent. WARNING KEEP ANTI-CORROSION AGENT FROM GETTING INTO CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE DISCS, FOR OTHERWISE THIS WILL SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE BRAKING POWER. !CAUTION AFTER RIDES ON SALTED ROADS, CLEAN MOTORCYCLE THOROUGHLY WITH COLD WATER AND LET IT DRY WELL! ! STORAGE Should you desire to make a pause over a longer space of time, please observe the following instructions: ­ Drive the tanks empty to be able to fill up with fresh fuel when starting the motorcycle up again. ­ Clean motorcycle thoroughly (see chapter: CLEANING) ­ Change engine oil and oil filter (old engine oil contains aggressive contaminations). [. . . ]