User manual KTM 690 SMC EU 2008

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 2008 690 SMC EU 690 SMC AUS/UK ART. 3211245en DEAR KTM CUSTOMER Congratulations on your decision to purchase 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! 1 Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below. [. . . ] Worn brake discs should be replaced immediately in an authorized KTM workshop. MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the disc to see if it conforms to measurement . 77 Info Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the brake linings. Wear limit of brake discs front 100135-10 4. 0 mm (0. 157 in) 4. 5 mm (0. 177 in) Rear » If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value: Change the brake disc. Adjusting basic position of handbrake lever Adjust the basic setting of the handbrake lever to your hand size by turning adjusting wheel . Info Pull the brake lever forwards and turn the adjusting wheel. Do not make any adjustments while riding! 600598-10 MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Checking front brake fluid level Warning Danger of accidents Brake system failure. MINIf 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. 78 Warning Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to old brake fluid. Have the front and rear brake fluid replaced according to the service plan in an authorized KTM workshop. The brake fluid level must not fall below the center of the level viewer brake fluid reservoir is vertical. » If the brake fluid level is lower than the center of the level viewer: Add brake fluid for the front brake. 78) 600603-10 Adding brake fluid for front brake Warning x Danger of accidents Brake system failure. MINIf 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 irritations Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children. If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately. 79 Warning Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to old brake fluid. Have the front and rear brake fluid replaced according to the service plan in an authorized KTM workshop. Warning Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage. Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations. Info Never user DOT 5 brake fluid!It is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for DOT 5 brake fluid. Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container!Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position. MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Remove screws Remove cover Specification Measurement of Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5. 1 ( 100254-10 80 . 165) . Add brake fluid to level Check parts for damage and wear. [. . . ] With most motorcycles, the gearbox and the clutch are lubricated with the oil as the engine. The JASO MA Standard meets these special requirements. SAE The SAE viscosity classes were defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers and are used for classifying oils according to their viscosity. The viscosity describes only one property of oil and says nothing about quality. INDEX A Air filter fitting . 76 Brake fluid adding brake fluid for front brake . [. . . ]