Introduction - Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2017 Service Manual

Tiger Explorer XR Series

Introduction

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 regarding 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 electronic parts catalogue (EPC).
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:
This warning symbol identifies special instructions or procedures which, if not correctly followed, could result
in personal injury, or loss of life.
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