Radiator And Hoses; Throttle Control; Throttle Inspection - Triumph Speed 400 Owner's Handbook Manual

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Radiator and Hoses

The fan operates automatically when
the engine is running.
Always keep hands and clothing away
from the fan.
Contact with the rotating fan could
result in minor to moderate injury.
Using high pressure water sprays,
such as from a car wash facility or
household
damage the radiator fins, cause leaks
and impair the radiator's efficiency.
Do not obstruct or deflect airflow
through the radiator by installing
unauthorized accessories, either in
front of the radiator or behind the
cooling fan.
Interference with the radiator airflow
can cause overheating, potentially
resulting in engine damage.
Check the radiator hoses for cracks
or deterioration, and tension clips for
tightness in accordance with scheduled
maintenance
defective items must be replaced by a
competent person with the specialist
knowledge and technical understanding
of motorcycles, such as an authorized
Triumph dealer.
Check the radiator grille and fins for
obstructions
mud. Clean off any obstructions with a
stream of low pressure water.
CAUTION
NOTICE
pressure washer,
requirements.
by insects, leaves

Throttle Control

Always be alert for changes in the
'feel' of the throttle control. Changes
can be due to wear in the mechanism,
which could lead to a sticking or stuck
throttle control.
If any changes are detected, the
throttle system must be inspected
by a competent person with the
specialist knowledge and technical
understanding of motorcycles, such as
an authorized Triumph dealer.
A sticking or stuck throttle control
can
may lead to loss of motorcycle control
which could result in serious injury or
death.

Throttle Inspection

Use of the motorcycle with a sticking
or damaged
interfere with the throttle function.
The throttle may be difficult to control
and performance will be affected.
To avoid continued use of a sticking
or damaged
Any
throttle system must be inspected
by a competent person with the
specialist knowledge and technical
understanding of motorcycles, such as
an authorized Triumph dealer.
Failure to follow the advice above
may lead to loss of motorcycle control
or
which could result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
WARNING
throttle control
throttle control,
will
the