Chapter 3 – Maintenance
Service manual AJP PR3/PR4 3 - 5
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS FOR RACING
! WARNING !
Participation in racings implies the immediate loss of warranty.
Check all items listed below before any racing.
The items listed below intended to be a guide for participation in racing.
Item
Verifications
Maintenance
Engine oil
Oil level, leakages
Add or replace
Fuel tank
Damages, leakages
Replace
Fuel pump
Functioning, pressure
Replace
Fuel piping
Deterioration, damage or leakage
Replace
Brake system
Lever clearance, rear brake pedal
position, brake performance and pad
wear
Adjust, replace or purge the
air in the brake circuit
Wheels / Tires
Tire pressure, wear and damage, spoke
tightness and tire fixer tightness
Adjust, tighten or replace
Drive chain
Clearance, lubrication. Attachment clip
security. Maximum length: 112 links
Adjust, tighten or replace
Sprocket and pinion
Wear and safe installation
Tighten or replace
Seat
Fixing and security
Tighten or replace the lock or
its fixing rivets
Clutch discs
Proper operation and wear
Replace
Air filter
Contaminated, torn
Clean or replace
Emergency engine switch
Correct functioning
Fix it or replace
Bolts, nuts
Correct tightening
Tighten
Valve clearance
Correct clearance
Adjust
Timing chain
Excessive noise
Replace
Spark plug
Tightness, correct temperature range,
electrodes clearance, wiring and
damage
Adjust the electrode
clearance;
Tighten or replace
Steering column
Free handlebar rotation and tightness of
the column nuts
Adjust or tighten
Front suspension
Smooth operation, oil leakages, sheaths
condition and correct oil level
Keep clean, free of dirt or
dust;
Adjust or replace
Rear suspension
Smooth operation, oil leakage and
spring length (preload)
Adjust or replace
Swing arm bearings
Smooth operation
Lubricate or replace
Connecting rods bearings of the
rear suspension
Smooth operation
Lubricate or replace
Cables
Smooth operation, damages, folds and
correct connection
Lubricate or replace
Engine fixing bolts
Tightness
Tighten