General Rules For A Proper Overhauling; Instructions For Clamping In The Vice - Husqvarna TE 250 Workshop Manual

GENERAL RULES FOR A PROPER OVERHAULING

• After a complete breakdown,always use new,original Marzocchi seals when reassembling.
• To tighten two screws,bolts or nuts that are near each other,always follow the sequence 1-2-1 using a torque wrench;strictly follow the
indicated tightening torques (see Table 5 -Tightening Torques).
• Never use flammable or corrosive solvents to clean parts as this could damage the seals. If necessary use specific detergents, preferably
biodegradable, that are not corrosive, not flammable or have a high flash point, and are compatible with the materials of the seals.
• Before reassembling, always lubricate the parts of the forks that are in contact with each other.
• If you are planning not to use your fork for a long time, use the fork's oil to lubricate those components that are in contact with each other.
• Never pour away lubricants, solvents or detergents that are not completely biodegradable in the environment; these must be collected and
kept in the relevant special containers, and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Always grease the lips of each seal before reassembling.
• Use only metric tools. Never use imperial (US) tools. Imperial (US) tools with similar sizes to metric tools can damage bolts and screws,
making them impossible to unfasten.
• Use the correct size and type of screwdriver to unscrew slotted or crosshead screws.
• When using a screwdriver to install or remove metal stop-rings, O-ring seals, sliding bushings or seal segments, avoid scratching or
damaging the components with the tip of the screwdriver.
• Only use original Marzocchi spare parts.
• Before servicing or overhauling your forks, make sure you have the Marzocchi Overhaul Kit that corresponds you're your forks (if applicable),
along with all the spare parts necessary for the complete service or overhaul of both legs.
• Work in a clean, ordered, well-lit place; if possible, avoid working outdoors.
• Carefully check that your work area is free of metal shavings and dust.
• Before servicing your forks, we recommend washing the motorcycle thoroughly, giving special attention to the forks.
• Never spray your motorcycle with water under pressure. Pressurized water, even from the nozzle of a small garden hose, can pass under
seals and enter your Marzocchi forks, thereby affecting its operation. Wash your motorcycle and Marzocchi forks by wiping them down with
water and natural soap. Marzocchi, compromettendone il funzionamento. Lavare a fondo la motocicletta e e forcelle Marzocchi con acqua
e sapone neutro.
• We recommend servicing or overhauling your fork one leg at a time.
• Never modify any component of the fork.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLAMPING IN THE VICE

Some maintenance procedures may require the use of a vice to hold some component of the fork.
WARNING
The incorrect use of a vice can cause irreparable damage to the fork. A
damaged fork can result in an accident, personal injury or death.
Strictly follow the instructions given below.
• Limit the use of a vice to those operations where it is absolutely necessary.
• Always use a vice with padded jaws.
• Do not over-tighten the vice.
• Do not clamp parts of the fork where the slightest deformation could damage the
part and cause the suspension system to malfunction.
• The figure shows the areas of the fork recommended for clamping the fork in a vice.
A - Wheel axle clamp.
B - Slider in the steering crown fixing zone.
C - Compression valve spanner seizing.
D - Cartridge in the tube-sleeve spanner seizing zone.
Part. N. 8000 B0148 (02-2008)
FRONT SUSPENSION
I.29
C
B
D
A