KTM 520 EXC RACING 2000, Руководство пользователя

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Should you desire to make a pause over a longer space of time, please observe the following instructions:
– Clean motorcycle thoroughly (see chapter: CLEANING)
– Change engine oil, short and long oil filters (old engine oil contains aggressive contaminations).
– Check antifreezer and amount of cooling liquid.
– Warm up the engine once again, close the fuel cock and wait until the engine dies. Then open the drain plug of the float chamber
to remove the remaining fuel.
– Remove spark plug and fill in approx. 5 ccm of engine oil into the cylinder through the opening. Actuate kick-starter 10 times in
order to distribute the oil onto the cylinder walls and mount the spark plug.
– Set piston to compression so that the valves will be closed (slowly operate the kickstarter, until you can hear the automatic
decompressor click (release))
– Let fuel flow out of tank into an appropriate container.
– Correct tire pressure.
– Lubricate pivot points of the control levers, foot rests, etc. as well as the chain.
– Service the shock absorber linkage
– Disassemble and charge battery (see chapter: BATTERY).
– The storage place should be dry and not subject to excessive temperature fluctuations.
– Cover the motorcycle with an air permeated tarpaulin or blanket. Do not use non air permeable materials as a possible humidity
might not be able to escape and could cause corrosion.
! CAUTION !
I
T WOULD BE VERY BAD TO LET THE ENGINE RUN FOR A SHORT TIME DURING THE STORAGE PERIOD
. T
HE ENGINE WOULD NOT GET WARMED UP ENOUGH
AND THE THUS DEVELOPED STEAM WOULD CONDENSE DURING THE COMBUSTION PROCESS AND CAUSE THE VALVES AND EXHAUST TO RUST
.
RE-INITIATION AFTER TIME OF STORAGE
– Mount the charged battery (regard polarity).
– Fill up tank with fresh fuel.
– Check motorcycle as before each start (see driving instructions).
– Take a short, careful test ride first.
NOTE: Before you put your motorcycle away for the winter, you have to check all parts for their function and wear. Should any ser-
vice jobs, repairs, or any refitting be necessary, you should have them carried out during the off-season (lower workload at mechanics’
shops). This way, you can avoid the long waiting times at your mechanic at the beginning of the next biking season.
STORAGE
Clean your motorcycle regularly in order to maintain the beauty of its plastic surfaces.
The best manner would be to use warm water that has been mixed with a normal brand-name washing detergent and a sponge.
The hard dirt can be removed before washing with the help of a soft water jet.
!
CAUTION
!
N
EVER CLEAN YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH A HIGH
-
PRESSURED CLEANER OR A HIGH
-
PRESSURED WATER JET
. T
HE WATER COULD OTHERWISE RUN INTO THE
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
,
CONNECTORS
,
SHEATHED CABLES
,
BEARINGS
,
CARBURETOR ETC
.
AND CAUSE DISTURBANCES OR LEAD TO A PREMATURE
DESTRUCTION OF THESE PARTS
.
– You should use normal brand-name detergents to clean the motorcycle. Especially dirty parts should be cleaned additionally with
the help of a paint brush.
– After the motorcycle has been rinsed with a soft water jet, it should be dried by air pressure and a cloth. Drain the float chamber of
the carburetor. Then take a short drive until the engine has reached the working temperature and also use the brakes. By warming
these components, the residual water can evaporate from inaccessable parts of the engine and the brakes.
– Slide back the protective covers on the handlebar-mounted instruments so that any water that may have seeped into this part of
the motorcycle is allowed to evaporate.
– Once the motorcycle has cooled down, oil or grease all sliding and bearing points. Treat the chain with a chain spray. Also oil the
fuel tap.
– To avoid any malfunction of the electric system, you should treat emergency-OFF switch, short-circuit button, light switch and
socket connectors with a contact spray.
CLEANING
In the event that the motorcycle is also used in winter and on roads where one has to expect salt spraying, you will have to take pre-
cautions against the aggressive road salt.
– clean motorcycle thoroughly and let it dry after each riding
– treat engine, carburetor, swing arm, and all other bare or galvanized parts (except for brake discs) with a wax-based anti-corrosion
agent.
WARNING
K
EEP ANTI
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CORROSION AGENT FROM GETTING INTO CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE DISCS
,
FOR OTHERWISE THIS WILL SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE BRAKING POWER
.
! CAUTION !
A
FTER RIDES ON SALTED ROADS
,
CLEAN MOTORCYCLE THOROUGHLY WITH COLD WATER AND LET IT DRY WELL
!
CONSERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION