Safety Instructions; Jacking And Lifting; Precautions Against Damage; Engine Coolant - Triumph Tiger Service Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Jacking and lifting
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WARNING: Always ensure
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any lifting
apparatus has adequate load and safety
capacity for the weight to be lifted. Ensure the
motorcycle is well supported to prevent any
possibility of the machine falling prior to, and
during lifting or jacking.
Never rely on a single means of support when
working with the motorcycle. Use additional safety
supports.
Do not leave tools, lifting equipment, spilt oil, etc.
in a place where they could become a hazard to
health. Always work in a clean, tidy area and put all
tools away when the work is finished.
Precautions against damage
Avoid spilling brake fluid or battery acid on any part of
the bodywork. Wash spillages off with water
immediately.
Disconnect the battery earth lead (black) before
starting work, see ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS.
Always use the recommended service tool where
specified.
Protect exposed bearing and sealing surfaces, and
screw threads from damage.
Engine Coolant
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WARNING: Coolant mixture which is
blended with anti-freeze and corrosion
inhibitors contains toxic chemicals which are
harmful to the human body. Never swallow
anti-freeze, corrosion inhibitors or any of the
motorcycle coolant.
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WARNING: Do not remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot. When the
engine is hot, the coolant inside the radiator is hot
and also under pressure. Contact with the
pressurised coolant will cause scalds and skin
damage.
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GeNERAL INFORMATION
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/ \ CAUTION: The coolant anti-freeze
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contains a corrosion' inhibitor which
helps prevent damage to the metal surfaces inside
the cooling system. Without this inhibitor, the
coolant would 'attack' the metals and the resulting
. corrosion would cause blockages in the cooling
system leading to engine overheating and
damage. Always use the correct anti-freeze as
specified in the Owner's Handbook. Never use a
methanol based anti-freeze as this does not
contain the required corrosion inhibition
properties.
/ \ CAUTION: Distilled water must be used
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with the anti-freeze (see specification for
anti-freeze) in the cooling system.
If hard water is used in the system, it causes scale
accumulation in the water passages, and
considerably reduces the efficiency of the cooling
system. Reduced cooling system efficiency may
lead to the engine overheating and suffering
severe damage ..
'Cleaning components
A high flash-point solvent is recommended to reduce
fire hazard.
Always follow container directions regarding the use of
any solvent.
Always use the recommended cleaning agent or
equivalent.
Do not use degreaslng equipment for components
containing items which could be damaged by the use
of this process. Whenever possible, clean components
and the area surrounding them before removal.
Always observe scrupulous cleanliness when cleaning
dismantled components.