TM 2008 4 Stroke, User Manual

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MODIFICATION OF REAR BRAKE PED MODIFICATION OF REAR BRAKE PED MODIFICATION OF REAR BRAKE PED MODIFICATION OF REAR BRAKE PED MODIFICATION OF REAR BRAKE PEDAL AL AL AL AL
BASE POSITION (A) BASE POSITION (A) BASE POSITION (A) BASE POSITION (A) BASE POSITION (A)
The base position of the rear brake pedal can be modified in the
following way: loosen counter-nut M6 (1) fork side, turn the adjustment
screws by acting on the hexagonal head (2). Once the ideal position
has been found, tighten the counter-nut.
The pedal free play is given by the stroke of the pump piston; check that
the pedal has a free play of about 1.5cm before starting to brake.
WARNING
IF THERE IS NO FREE PLAY, PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM
AND CONSEQUENTLY THE REAR WHEEL IS BRAKED. THE BRAKING SYSTEM
OVERHEATS AND IN EXTREME CASE IT WILL NOT WORK.
CHECK REAR BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CHECK REAR BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CHECK REAR BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CHECK REAR BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CHECK REAR BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
ALL THE MODELS
The reservoir for the rear disc brake fluid is incorporated into the rear
brake pump. When the motorcycle is in a vertical position, the level
must always be over half way on the window (3) positioned on the body
of the pump.
IF THE LEVEL OF THE BRAKE FLUID FALLS BELOW THE MINIMUM LEVEL,
IT INDICATES A LEAK IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM OR COMPLETE
CONSUMPTION OF THE BRAKE PADS.
TOP-UP REAR BRAKE FLUID (A) TOP-UP REAR BRAKE FLUID (A)
TOP-UP REAR BRAKE FLUID (A) TOP-UP REAR BRAKE FLUID (A)
TOP-UP REAR BRAKE FLUID (A)
ALL THE MODELS
As soon as the level of rear brake fluid reaches the centreline on the
window situated on the pump, it must be topped-up. Unscrew the two
screws (4) and remove the lid. Top-up with DOT4 brake fluid to the top
of the window. Remount the lid and tighten the screws.
Wash any spilled brake fluid away with water
- NEVER USE DOT5 BRAKE FLUID! IT IS A PURPLE SILICONE OIL-BASED
BRAKE FLUID. IT REQUIRES THE USE OF SPECIAL SEALS AND HOSES
- KEEP THE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF CHIDREN’S REACH.
- THE BRAKE FLUID CAN IRRITATE THE SKIN. DO NOT ALLOW IT TO TOUCH
THE SKIN OR EYES. IF THE BRAKE FLUID SHOULD SPRAY INTO THE EYES
RINSE WELL WITH WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
WARNING WARNING
WARNING WARNING WARNING
- DO NOT ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH PAINTED
PARTS. BRAKE FLUID CORRODES PAINT !
- USE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID FROM A HERMETICALLY SEALED
CONTAINER.
DANGER
DANGER
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