User manual KTM 690 ENDURO R EU 2009

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 2009 690 Enduro R EU 690 Enduro R AUS/UK ART. 3211359en DEAR KTM CUSTOMER DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 1 Congratulations on your decision to buy a KTM motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art sports motorcycle that will give you enormous pleasure if you service and maintain it accordingly. We wish you great pleasure riding the vehicle! Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below. [. . . ] ­ If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake in the brake system. The front brake can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications. MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE ­ Push the hand brake to the handlebar and check free play . Free play of hand brake lever » ­ 3 mm ( 0. 12 in) p. 76) If the free travel does not meet specifications: Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever. ( 76 100251-10 Adjusting free travel of handbrake lever 9. 27 ­ Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever with the adjustment screw . Info Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to reduce free travel. The pressure point moves away from the handlebar. Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to increase free travel. The pressure point moves towards the handlebar. Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force. Do not make any adjustments while riding!­ Check the free play of the hand brake lever. 75) 100252-10 MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Checking the front brake fluid level 9. 28 77 Warning Danger of accidentsBrake system failure. ­ If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings. Have the brake system checked in an authorized KTM workshop, and do not ride any further. Warning Danger of accidentsReduced braking due to old brake fluid. ­ Have the front and rear brake fluid replaced according to the service plan in an authorized KTM workshop. ­ ­ Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position. Check the brake fluid level in the viewer . » If the brake fluid level is below the MIN mark: ­ Add front brake fluid. x( p. 77) 100253-10 Adding front brake fluid 9. 29 x Warning Danger of accidentsBrake system failure. ­ If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings. Have the brake system checked in an authorized KTM workshop, and do not ride any further. MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Warning Skin irritationsBrake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact. [. . . ] Supplier Motorex® ­ Moto Clean 900 Offroad chain spray Specification ­ KTM recommends Motorex® products. Supplier Motorex® ­ Chain Lube 622 Universal oil spray Specification ­ KTM recommends Motorex® products. Supplier Motorex® ­ Joker 440 Universal STANDARDS JASO T903 MA 173 Different technical development directions required a new specification for 4-stroke motorcycles ­ the JASO T903 MA Standard. Earlier, engine oils from the automobile industry were used for 4-stroke motorcycles because there was no separate motorcycle specification. [. . . ]