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. ! [. . . ] 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. 3 mm THE HAND BRAKE LEVER, FREE TRAVEL MUST AT LEAST BE 3 MM. 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. If necessary, dismount the mirror and loosen the throttle grip. Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid reservoir to 5 mm (0, 2 in) below the rim with brake fluid DOT 5. 1 (Shell Advance Brake DOT 5. 1). Replace membrane and lid, tighten screws. Rinse off spilled or overflowing brake fluid with water. WARNING ­ NEVER ­ ­ USE DOT5 BRAKE FLUID!IT IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE COLOR. SEALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT. STORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. 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 below. The linings must be at least 1 mm (0, 04 in) thick. [. . . ] Then take a short drive until the engine has reached the working temperature and also use the brakes. Due to the heat, the water also evaporates at the unapproachable parts of the engine and the brakes. ­ 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. [. . . ]