TABLE OF CONTENTS
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13 BRAKE SYSTEM ............................................. 85
Adjusting the basic position of the
hand brake lever ................................. 85
Checking the brake discs ................... 85
Checking the front brake fluid level .... 86
Checking the front brake linings ......... 87
Changing the front brake linings ..... 88
Checking the free travel of the foot
brake lever .......................................... 90
Adjusting the basic position of the
foot brake lever
............................... 90
Checking the rear brake fluid level ..... 91
13.10 Adding rear brake fluid .................... 92
13.11 Checking the brake linings of the
rear brake............................................ 93
13.12 Changing the rear brake linings ...... 93
14 WHEELS, TIRES.............................................. 97
Removing the front wheel ............... 97
Installing the front wheel ................. 98
Checking the tire condition............... 101
Checking the tire air pressure........... 101
Checking spoke tension ................... 102
15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.................................. 103
Removing the battery
(TE 150 US) ....................................... 103
Installing the battery
(TE 150 US) ....................................... 104
Recharging the battery
(TE 150 US) ....................................... 104
Changing the main fuse
(TE 150 US) ....................................... 106
Removing the headlight mask with
the headlight ..................................... 107
Installing the headlight mask with
the headlight ..................................... 108
Changing the headlight bulb............. 109
Checking the headlight setting ......... 109
Adjusting the headlight range ........... 110
15.10 Changing the combination
instrument ......................................... 110
16 COOLING SYSTEM....................................... 112
Cooling system ................................. 112
Checking the antifreeze and
coolant level...................................... 112
Checking the coolant level................ 113
Draining the coolant ...................... 113
Refilling with coolant ..................... 114
17 TUNING THE ENGINE................................... 116
Checking the play in the throttle
cable ................................................. 116
Adjusting the play in the throttle
cable
............................................. 116
Carburetor setting............................. 118
Carburetor - idle................................ 120
............................................ 121
Ignition curve plug-in connector....... 122
Changing the ignition timing map..... 122
Checking the basic position of the
shift lever........................................... 123
Adjusting the basic position of the
shift lever ....................................... 123
spring ................................................ 124
auxiliary spring .............................. 125
18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE ............... 127
Emptying the carburetor float
chamber ........................................ 127
Checking the gear oil level................ 128
Changing the gear oil .................... 128
Adding gear oil .............................. 130
19 CLEANING, CARE ......................................... 131
Cleaning the motorcycle................... 131
Checks and maintenance steps for
winter operation ................................ 132
20 STORAGE...................................................... 133
Storage ............................................. 133
Preparing for use after storage ......... 134
21 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 135
22 TECHNICAL DATA ........................................ 137
Engine ............................................... 137
TX 125 EU .................................... 137
TE 150 US .................................... 137
Engine tightening torques................. 138
TX 125 EU .................................... 138
TE 150 US .................................... 139
Carburetor......................................... 142