3
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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3.15
Checking the headlight setting
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Position the vehicle upright on a horizontal surface in front of a light wall and make
a mark at the height of the center of the low beam headlight.
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Make another mark at a distance
under the first mark.
Guideline
Distance
5 cm (2 in)
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Position the vehicle vertically at a distance
away from the wall.
Guideline
Distance
5 m (16 ft)
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The rider now sits down on the motorcycle.
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Switch on the low beam.
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Check the headlight setting.
The boundary between light and dark must be exactly on the lower mark for a
motorcycle with driver.
» If the boundary between light and dark does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the headlight range. (
3.16
Adjusting the headlight range
Preparatory work
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Check the headlight setting. (
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Main work
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Adjust the beam distance of the headlight by turning screw
.
Guideline
For a motorcycle with rider, the light/dark boundary must be exactly on the lower
mark (the mark is created in: Checking the headlight setting).
Info
Turn clockwise to increase the headlight range, turn counterclockwise to
reduce the headlight range.
A change in weight on the vehicle may require a correction of the headlight
range.
3.17
Opening the filler cap
Danger
Fire hazard
Fuel is highly flammable.
The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled.
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Do not refuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes.
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Switch off the engine for refueling.
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Make sure that no fuel is spilled; particularly not on hot parts of the vehicle.
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If any fuel is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
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Observe the specifications for refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning
Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
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Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
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Do not inhale fuel vapors.
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In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
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Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
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Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
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Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.