User manual KTM 640 LC4 DUKE II-2003

[. . . ] 640 DUKE II BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG OWNER'S MANUAL MANUALE D'USO MANUEL D'UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 2003 Art. Nr. 3. 210. 58 2/2003 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. ! [. . . ] 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. !­ 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 behind. Always inspect the brake pad linings before taking off on your motorcycle. They should not be thinner than 1 mm which is the case when the notch A is no longer discernable. WARNING THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN 1 MM, OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DON'T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED. AT CAUTION !IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY WORN AWAY, THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DISC, SIGNIFICANTLY IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC. Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal* 2 1 A The basic position of the foot brake pedal can be altered by turning the stop roller 1. The free play at the foot brake pedal must then be adjusted by means of the piston rod 2. Measured on the outside, the foot brake pedal must have 3-5 mm (0, 12­0, 20 in) of free play, before the piston rod can move the piston in the brake cylinder (to be recognised from the resistance on the foot brake pedal). IF CAUTION ! THIS FREE PLAY IS NOT PRESENT, THEN PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN DRIVING, CAUSING CONSTANT FRICTION OF THE BRAKE PADS. THE BRAKING SYSTEM OVERHEATS AND CAN FAIL COMPLETELY IN EXTREME CASES. 3-5mm The reservoir for the rear disc brake is located on the left-hand side of the vehicle next to the carburetor carburetor connection boot. The brake fluid level may not drop below the , , MlN" marking when the vehicle is in an upright position. WARNING IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN. IN THIS CASE, CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY. 25 Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir* When the brake fluid level has dropped to the MIN mark, you need to refill the brake fluid reservoir. For easier access to the brake fluid reservoir it is recommended to remove the hexagon screw 3. Then move the container outwards as indicated in the illustration. Remove plug 4 with rubber boot 5 and add brake fluid DOT 5. 1 (Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5. 1) up to the , , MAX" mark. [. . . ] . 29 Maintaining chain tension eccentrics . . 22 Maintenance work on chassis and engine . . 18 Oil and screen filter change, bleeding of the oil system . . 9 Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir Refueling . [. . . ]