Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2016, Service Manual

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CAUTION
If the rear preload motor adjustment position reaches its maximum or minimum adjustment end stop, do not
continue to drive the motor towards the end stop.
Select the test direction that will drive motor away from the end stop as described later in this procedure.
Repeatedly driving the rear preload motor against an end stop may cause the motor to overheat, which can
result in permanent damage.
Note
The position of the rear preload motor adjustment can be checked visually as follows:
At the maximum preload end stop, the preload adjustment collar is fully extended from the base of
the motor housing. Approximately 20 mm of the adjustment collar is visible as shown below.
At the minimum preload end stop, the preload adjustment collar is fully retracted into the motor
housing.
Rear preload motor housing 1.
Adjustment collar (maximum preload position -
fully extended) 2.
Adjustment collar (minimum preload position -
fully retracted) 3.
Visually Check the position of the rear preload motor. 3.
Note
If the rear preload motor appears to be stuck at the minimum or maximum adjustment end stop,
drive the motor away from the end stop using the appropriate test direction as follows.
Motor stuck at maximum preload - select the rear preload motor down test.
Motor stuck at minimum preload - select the rear preload motor up test.
Select the appropriate rear preload motor test direction. 4.
WARNING
Never start the engine or run the engine in a confined area. Exhaust fumes are poisonous and can cause
loss of consciousness and death within a short period of time. Always operate your motorcycle in the open-
air or in an area with adequate ventilation.
Start the engine. 5.
CAUTION
Do not make more than three attempts to free the rear preload motor.
Making more than three attempts to free the rear preload motor may cause the motor to overheat, which can
result in permanent damage.
Note
Upon clicking start, the rear preload motor adjustment collar will move approximately 0.5 mm in the
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