TM RACING 250Fi MX, Use And Maintenance Manual

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4 S T R O K E S 4 S T R O K E S
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4 S T R O K E S 4 S T R O K E S
SETTING OFF
Once you have put on a protective helmet and started the engine, pull the clutch lever (page 12), engage first gear (page 17) and
slowly release the clutch lever while accelerating (page 13).
NEVER RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT WEARING AN APPROVED PROTECTIVE HELMET AND/OR IF YOU ARE NOT IN GOOD PSYCHO-PHYSICAL
HEALTH. BEFORE SETTING OFF, ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE SIDE STAND IS RETRACTED ALL THE WAY UP. YOU CAN LOSE CONTROL OF
YOUR MOTORCYCLE IF THE STAND DRAGS ON THE GROUND.
ACCELERATING, SHIFTING GEARS, SLOWING DOWN
First gear, which you are using, is the gear used to set off and to go uphill. When circumstances permit (speed limit, traffic, incline),
you can engage higher gears to increase speed. In order to do so, release the throttle while pulling the clutch lever, engage the
following gear, release the clutch and accelerate up to a 1/2 turn of the gas grip. Then engage the following gear and repeat until
you reach the desired speed that is, however, permitted by the limits in force.
Gradually opening the throttle promotes careful driving and limits consumption. Learn to understand how much you need to open
the gas grip according to the pace at which you want the motorcycle to move.
Release the gas grip to reduce speed. If necessary, brake and down shift, pulling the clutch lever and engaging a lower gear. Release
the clutch slowly and accelerate or shift gears again. Always shift the gears up or down one at a time!
BRAKING
Release the throttle and, at the same time, brake progressively with the front (pages 12-13) and rear brakes (page 17). Engage a
lower gear if necessary. On dusty, wet or slippery surfaces, use the brakes and down shift as gently as possible without locking the
wheels. Locking of the wheels leads to swerving and/or falling.
When going down long downhill roads, make use of the engine’s braking effect. In order to do so, engage first or second gear without
excessively increasing the revs. This way, you can brake much less and the brakes will not overheat.
- IN CASE OF RAIN, AFTER WASHING THE MOTORCYCLE, AFTER IMMERSION IN WATER, OR TRAVELLING OVER WET GROUND, BRAKING COULD
BE DELAYED BECAUSE OF WET OR DIRTY BRAKE DISCS. THEREFORE, USE THE BRAKES REPEATEDLY AND CAUTIOUSLY, BEING SURE NOT
TO OBSTRUCT TRAFFIC, UNTIL THE DISCS ARE DRY AND CLEAN.
- BRAKING CAN BE DELAYED EVEN WHEN TRAVELLING ON DIRTY ROADS OR ROADS COVERED WITH SALT. ALSO IN THIS CASE, THE BRAKES
MUST BE ACTIVATED REPEATEDLY AND WITH CAUTION, BEING CAREFUL NOT TO OBSTRUCT TRAFFIC, UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN.
- DIRTY BRAKE PADS CAUSE GREATER WEAR OF THE PADS AND DISCS.
- THE DISC, THE PADS, THE CALLIPERS, AND THE BRAKE FLUID HEAT UP AFTER USING THE BRAKES. THE HOTTER THESE PARTS, THE LESSER
THE BRAKING EFFECT. IN CASE OF OVERHEATING, THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM MAY NOT WORK.
- IF, WHILE BRAKING, THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER OR THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL ARE SOFTER THAN USUAL, THERE COULD BE A FAULT IN THE
BRAKING SYSTEM. IN THIS CASE, REFER TO AN AUTHORISED TM WORKSHOP TO CHECK THE MOTORCYCLE.
- THE TM MODELS CAN BE RESTARTED ANY TIME WITH THE KICK STARTER OR ELECTRIC START. THEREFORE, TURN THE ENGINE OFF WHEN
YOU INTEND TO KEEP THE MOTORCYCLE AT AT STANDSTILL FOR MORE THAN 2 MINUTES.
- CHECK THE MOTORCYCLE AFTER EVERY FALL AS YOU DO BEFORE EVERY START-UP.
- A TWISTED HANDLEBAR MUST ALWAYS BE REPLACED. NEVER STRAIGHTEN THE HANDLEBAR AS IT MAY LOSE ITS RESISTANCE.
INDICATION:
Standard TM motorcycles are not equipped with radiator cooling fans and their dimensions were designed to optimise compactness
and weight. The cooling system is sufficient for tourist or sport use.
Refer to a TM dealer if you want to use optional cooling fans.
WARNING
- USING THE ENGINE WITH A HIGH NUMBER OF REVS WHEN IT IS STILL COLD AFFECTS THE DURATION OF ENGINE LIFE. THEREFORE, BEFORE
RUNNING THE ENGINE AT FULL CAPACITY, WARM IT UP BY DRIVING A FEW KILOMETRES AT MEDIUM SPEED. THE ENGINE HAS REACHED ITS
OPERATING TEMPERATURE AS SOON AS THE RADIATORS BECOME HOT.
- NEVER DOWN SHIFT WITHOUT HAVING SLOWED DOWN FIRST. THE ENGINE WOULD REACH AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF REVS AND SOME OF
ITS COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED. MOREOVER, THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK CAUSING YOU TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
- IN CASE OF ANOMALOUS VIBRATIONS DURING OPERATION, MAKE SURE THAT THE FIXING SCREWS OF THE MOTORCYCLE ARE WELL TIGHT-
ENED.
- IF YOU HEAR STRANGE NOISES WHILE RIDING YOUR MOTORCYCLE, STOP IMMEDIATELY, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND CONTACT A TM DEALER.
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