TM RACING 2012 TM 100 MX, User And Maintenance Manual

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STORAGE
CLEANING
Clean the motorcycle regularly in a way to maintain the surface of the plastic parts in good condition.
To do this, it is advised to use hot water with a detergent and sponge. Most of the dirt can be removed using weak water jets.
WARNING
NEVER CLEAN THE MOTORCYCLE WITH HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING DEVICES OR WITH STRONG JETS OF WATER! BECAUSE OF THE
HIGH PRESSURE THE WATER COULD REACH THE ELECTRICAL PARTS, CONNECTORS, FLEXIBLE CABLE COMMANDS, BEARINGS, THE
CARBURETOR ETC... AND CAUSE FAULTS OR PREMATURE BREAKAGE OF THESE PARTS.
- Before washing, close the exhaust pipe rear end to prevent water from entering.
- Normal soaps, found on the market, should be used to clean the motorcycle. Particularly dirty parts should be cleaned using a
brush.
- After having rinsed the motorcycle well, using a weak jet of water, dry using compressed air and a cloth. Empty the carburetor bowl.
Immediately after, make a brief journey until the engine has reached the normal working temperature and at this point activate the
brakes. Because of the heat, the water that is left in the unreachable points and on the brakes will evaporate.
- After the motorcycle has cooled down, oil and grease all motion parts and bearings. Treat the chain with an appropriate spray. Also
oil the fuel tap.
- To prevent faults in the electric system, treat the emergency shutdown button, the engine stop button, the light switch and the con -
nectors with contact spray.
PRECAUTION FOR WINTER USE
DANGER
If the motorcycle is not to be used for a long time, take the following measures:
- Clean the motorcycle well (see CLEANING chapter)
- Change the engine oil and oil filter cartridge, clean the net filter (old oil contains dangerous impurities).
- Check the antifreeze and the quantity of the coolant.
- Warm the engine up again, close the fuel tap and wait until the engine stops.
Successively open the carburetor bowl empty screw to empty the remaining fuel.
- Disassemble the spark plug and pour into the plug hole 5 cc of oil. Activate the kickstart pedal 10 times to distribute the engine oil
onto the walls of the cylinder and then remount the spark plug.
- Empty the fuel tank, collecting the fuel in an appropriate container.
- Adjust tyre pressure.
- Grease bearings or command lever supports, footrests, etc. and also the chain. Disassemble the battery and charge it (see BAT -
TERY chapter). Store it disassembled from the motorcycle.
- The place of storage should be dry and not subject to large temperature changes.
- Cover the motorcycle with a sheet or cover that allows air to pass. Do not use materials that do not allow the passage of air, as
humidity would not be able to escape and could cause oxidation.
START-UP AFTER SEASONAL PAUSE
- Mount the charged battery (pay attention to polarity)
- Fill the tank with new fuel
- Control the motorcycle as before any start-up (see “Instructions for use” chapter) - Make a short inspection trip.
WARNING: Before storing the motorcycle for the season, check functioning and wear of all components. If maintenance operations,
repairs or modifications are necessary, it is a good idea to have them carried out during the winter time (less busy workshops). In
this way it is possible to avoid long waits in the workshop at the beginning of the spring season.
CLEANING
PRECAUTION FOR WINTER USE
STORAGE
If the motorcycle is also used in winter it is necessary to consider the salt on the roads and appropriate countermeasures must be
taken against the salt aggressiveness.
- The motorcycle must be cleaned well after use and left to dry.
- Treat engine, carburetor, swing arm and all other bright or galvanised components (except brake disc) with wax-based anti-corro -
sives.
PREVENT CONTACT OF THE ANTICORROSIVE WITH BRAKE DISCS. THIS CAUSES GREAT REDUCTION IN THE BRAKING EFFECT.
WARNING
AFTER TRAVELLING ON ROADS WHERE SALT HAS BEEN SPREAD, WASH THE MOTORCYCLE WELL WITH COLD WATER AND LEAVE IT TO DRY.