Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual page 6

Introduction
This manual is designed primarily for use by trained
technicians in a properly equipped workshop. However, it
contains enough detail and basic information to make it
useful to the owner who desires to perform his own basic
maintenance and repair work. The work can only be
carried out if the owner has the necessary hand and
special service tools to complete the job.
A basic knowledge of mechanics, including the proper use
of tools and workshop procedures is necessary in order to
carry out maintenance and repair work satisfactorily.
Whenever the owner has insufficient experience or doubts
his ability to do the work, an authorised Triumph dealer
must undertake all adjustments, maintenance, and repair
work.
In order to perform the work efficiently and to avoid costly
mistakes, read the text and thoroughly familiarise yourself
with procedures before starting work.
All work should be performed with great care and in a
clean working area with adequate lighting.
Always use the correct special service tools or equipment
specified. Under no circumstances use makeshift tools or
equipment since the use of substitutes may adversely
affect safe operation.
Where accurate measurements are required, they can
only be made using calibrated, precision instruments.
For the duration of the warranty period, an authorised
Triumph dealer must perform all repairs and scheduled
maintenance.
To maximise the life of your Motorcycle:
Accurately follow the maintenance
requirements of the periodic maintenance chart
in the service manual.
Do not allow problems to develop. Investigate
unusual noises and changes in the riding
characteristics of the motorcycle. Rectify all
problems as soon as possible (immediately if
safety related).
Use only genuine Triumph parts as listed in the
parts catalogue/parts microfiche.
Follow the procedures in this manual carefully
and completely. Do not take short cuts.
Keep complete records of all maintenance and
repairs with dates and any new parts installed.
Use only approved lubricants, as specified in
the owner's handbook, in the maintenance of
the motorcycle.
How to use this manual
To assist in the use of this manual, the section title is given
at the top.
Each major section starts with a contents page, listing the
information contained in the section.
The individual steps comprising repair operations are to
be followed in the sequence in which they appear.
Adjustment and repair operations include reference to
service tool numbers and the associated illustration depicts
the tool.
Where usage is not obvious, the tool is shown in use.
Adjustment and repair operations also include reference
to wear limits, relevant data, torque figures, specialist
information and useful assembly details.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Particularly important information is presented in the
following form:
warning symbol identifies special instructions or
procedures which, if not correctly followed, could result
in personal injury, or loss of life.
This caution symbol identifies special instructions or
procedures which, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to or destruction of equipment.
Note:
• This note symbol indicates points of particular
interest for more efficient and convenient
operation.
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