User manual KTM 60 SX 2000

[. . . ] 60/65 SX BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG OWNERS HANDBOOK MANUEL D'UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 2000 Art. Nr. 320583 10/99 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE LETTING YOUR YOUNGSTER RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE FOR THE FIRST TIME. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS THAT WILL HELP YOU AND YOUR YOUNGSTER TO OPERATE AND HANDLE THE MOTORCYCLE PROPERLY. IN THE INTEREST OF EVERYBODY INVOLVED, WE URGE YOU TO PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION MARKED AS FOLLOWS: WARNING IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CAN ENDANGER YOUR BODY AND YOUR LIFE. ! [. . . ] 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. min. 3 mm For this purpose, undo the counter nut 1 and twist the adjustment screw until he desired adjustment is achieved. After the adjustment process retighten the counter nut. AT THE HAND BRAKE LEVER, FREE TRAVEL MUST AT LEAST BE 3 MM (0. 1 IN). 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. Checking of brake fluid level - front brake The brake fluid reservoir is combined with the hand brake cylinder on the handlebar and provided with an inspection glass. When the brake fluid reservoir is in a horizontal position, the brake fluid level should not drop below the "MIN" mark on the inspection glass. WARNING DROPPING OF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW THE "MIN" MARK INDICATES LEAKS IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM OR TOTALLY WORN BRAKE PADS. IN THIS CASE, IMMEDIATELY CONTACT A LICENSED KTM DEALER. Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir * 3 4 When the brake fluid falls to the middle of the inspection glass, new brake fluid has to be added. Loosen screws 3 and remove lid 4 and membrane 5. 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 (Shell Advance Brake DOT 5. 1). Replace membrane and lid, tighten screws. Rinse off spilled or overflowing brake fluid with water. WARNING ­ NEVER ­ ­ USE DOT 5 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 ! 5 ! CAUTION ! 5 mm ­ DON'T ­ 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. 13 min. 1 mm Checking the front brake pads Inspect the brake pads from in front of the vehicle. The linings must be at least 1 mm (0. 04 in) thick. WARNING AT THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN 1 MM, OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE. [. . . ] Let fuel flow out of tank into an appropriate basin. Lubricate bearing points of the control levers, foot rests, etc. The storage place should be dry and not be subject to overly great temperature fluctuations. Cover the motorcycle with an air permeable tarpaulin or blanket. [. . . ]