Introduction - Triumph Tiger Service Manual

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 his ability to do the work, all
adjustments, maintenance, and repair work must be
undertaken by an authorised Triumph Dealer.
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, all repairs and
scheduled maintenance must be performed by an
authorised Triumph Dealer.
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
cha.racteristics 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.
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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.
Warning, Caution and Note
Particularly important information is presented in the
following form:
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WARNING: This warning symbol
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identifies special instructions or
procedures which, if not correctly followed, could
result in personal injury, or loss of life.
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CAUTION: This caution symbol identifies
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.special instructions or procedures
which, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to or destruction of equipment.
NOTE:
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This nqte symbol indicates points of particular
interest for more efficient and convenient
operation.
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