TM 2008 4 Stroke, User Manual

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INDICATIONS FOR FIRST ST INDICATIONS FOR FIRST ST INDICATIONS FOR FIRST ST INDICATIONS FOR FIRST ST INDICATIONS FOR FIRST STAR AR AR AR ART T T T T-UP -UP -UP -UP -UP
- Ensure that the “PRE-DELIVERY OPERATIONS” of your
motorcycle have been carried out by your TM dealer.
- Carefully read all user instructions before making the first
journey.
- Become familiar with all operating controls.
- Adjust the clutch lever, the front brake lever and the brake
pedal so that they are in the most comfortable position.
- Get used to driving in an empty carpark or on land where it is
easy to handle the motorcycle before making a long journey.
Also try to move at a slow pace on foot to get used to the
motorcycle.
- Do not take routes that are too difficult for your driving ability
and experience.
- On the road, hold the handlebar with both hands and leave
your feet on the footrests.
- Be careful not to push the brake pedal if you do not wish to
brake. If the brake pedal is not released, the brake pads rub
continuously and the brake overheats
- Do not modify the motorcycle and always use ORIGINAL TM
SPARE PARTS. Spare parts made by other manufacturers
can jeopardise the safety of the motorcycle.
- Motorcycles are sensitive to the movement of weight. When
carrying luggage, fix it as near as possible to the centre of the
motorcycle and distribute the weight equally between the front
and rear wheel.
- Follow running in instructions.
RUNNING IN INSTRUCTIONS RUNNING IN INSTRUCTIONS RUNNING IN INSTRUCTIONS RUNNING IN INSTRUCTIONS RUNNING IN INSTRUCTIONS
The surfaces of components of a new motorcycle, even if they
undergo precision workings, are however less smooth than the
same components in a motorcycle that have been driven for a
time: this explains the necessity for running in the new engine.
To obtain an optimal bedding of the moving parts of a new engine,
it must be taken to produce maximum performance gradually.
For this reason, during the first 3 hours of use (1 hour for
competition use) the engine must only be used up to max. 50%
of its power. Moreover, the number of revs. must not exceed
7000/min.
In the following 5 hours of use (1 hour for competition use) the
engine can be used up to max. 75% of its power. Drive the
motorcycle in different conditions (road, easy off-road tracts).
Do not make long journeys without ever closing the throttle.
By following these regulations, you will obtain maximum perfor-
mance and longer duration of the motorcycle through time.
WARNING
THE 250/450/530 END/MX/SMX MODELS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED WITH
NO COMPROMISE FOR OFF-ROAD COMPETITIONS. EVEN IF THE ENDURO
MODELS ARE TYPE-APPROVED, PAY ATTENTION WHEN USING ON THE
ROAD . MOST OF ALL AVOID SUSTAINED ACCELERATION CONSTANT
THROTTLE ON LONG ROADS, ROLL THE THROTTLE ON AND BACK
SLIGHTLY.
- ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE CLOTHING WHEN USING THE
MOTORCYCLE. ASTUTE MOTORCYCLISTS THAT DRIVE A TM
ALWAYS WEAR THE TYPE-APPROVED HELMET, BOOTS, GLOVES
AND A JACKET, WHETHER IT IS A LONG OR SHORT JOURNEY. THE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE BRIGHT SO THAT THE
MOTORCYCLIST CAN BE EASILY SEEN BY OTHER ROAD USERS.
- ALWAYS SWITCH THE HEADLIGHT ON DURING THE JOURNEY, SO
THAT OTHER ROAD-USERS CAN SEE YOU IN TIME.
- DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.
- ONLY USE ORIGINAL TM ACCESSORIES. FRONT COVERINGS, FOR
EXAMPLE, CAN NEGATIVELY AFFETCT THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE
MOTORCYCLE ON THE ROAD AT HIGH SPEEDS, OR HAVE NEGA-
TIVE INFLUENCE OF THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE MOTORCYCLE DUE
TO DIFFERENT WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION.
- THE FRONT AND REAR TYRES MUST HAVE THE SAME TYPE OF
PROFILE.
- AFTER THE FIRST 30 MINS, OF DRIVING, THE WHEEL SPOKE
TENSION MUST BE CHECKED. SPOKE TENSION DECREASES
QUICKLY ON NEW WHEELS. IF YOU DRIVE WITH LOOSE SPOKES,
THE SPOKES MAY BREAK, CAUSING UNSTABLE DRIVING
CONDITIONS (SEE CHECK SPOKE TENSION).
- THE RACING MODELS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED AND PREPARED ONLY
FOR ONE PERSON. IT IS PROHIBITED TO TAKE ON PASSENGERS.
- FOLLOW THE HIGHWAY CODE, DRIVE CAREFULLY SO AS TO
RECOGNISE DANGERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
- ADAPT SPEED TO THE CONDITIONS OF THE ROAD AND YOUR
DRIVING CAPABILITY.
- DRIVE CAREFULLY ON UNKNOWN ROADS OR LAND.
- WHEN OFF-ROAD YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A
FRIEND WITH A SECOND MOTORCYCLE, SO THAT YOU CAN HELP
EACH OTHER IF DIFFICULTIES OCCUR.
- IN DUE TIME, REPLACE THE VISOR OR LENSES OF THE GOGGLES.
YOU WILL BE BLINDED AGAINST SUNLIGHT IF THE VISOR OR
GOGGLES ARE SCRATCHED.
- DO NOT LEAVE THE MOTORCYCLE UNSUPERVISED IF THE ENGINE
IS RUNNING.
- MX AND SMX MODELS ARE NOT TYPE-APPROVED FOR USE ON
PUBLIC ROADS OR MOTORWAYS.
- WHEN USING YOUR MOTORCYCLE, ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND THAT
EXCESSIVE NOISE DISTURBS OTHERS.
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