Triumph Tiger Service Manual page 5

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TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM
PROHIBITED
Owners are warned that the law may prohibit:
(a) The removal or rendering inoperative by any
person other than for purposes of maintenance,
repair or replacement, of any device or elefTlent
of design incorporated into any new vehicle for
the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or
delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while It is in
use; and
, (b) the use of the vehicle after such device or
element of design has been removed or rendered
inoperative by any person.
REFERENCES
References
References to the left-hand or right-hand side given in
this manual are made when viewing the motorcycle
from the rear.
Operations covered in this manual do not always
include reference to testing the motorcycle after repair.
It is essential that work is inspected and tested after
completion and if necessary a road test of the
motorcycle is carried out particularly where safety
related items are concerned.
Dimensions
The dimensions quoted are to design engineering
specification with service limits where applicable.
During the period of running-in from new, certain
adjustments may vary from the specification figures .
given in this manual. These will be reset by the dealer
at the 500 mile/800 km service, and thereafter should
be maintained at the figures specified in this manual.
REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS
Before removal and disassembly, thoroughly clean the
motorcycle. Any dirt entering the engine or other parts
will work as an abrasive and shorten the life of the
motorcycle. Particular attention should be paid when
installing a new part, that any dust or metal filings are
cleared from the immediate area.
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INTRODUCTION
Force
Common sense should dictate how much force is
necessary in assembly and disassembly. If a part
seems especially difficult to remove or install, stop and
examine what may be causing the problem. Never
lever a component as this will cause damage both to
the component itself and to the surface being levered
against.
Whenever tapping tO,aid removal of an item is
necessary, tap lightly using a hide or plastic faced
mallet.
Edges
Watch for sharp edges, especially during engine
disassembly and assembly. Protect the hands with
industrial quality gloves when lifting the engine or
turning it over.
When replacement parts are required, it is essential
that only genuine Triumph parts are used.
Safety features and corrosion prevention treatments
embodied in the motorcycle may be impaired if other
than genuine Triumph parts are fitted. In certain
territories, legislation prohibits the fitting of parts not to
the manufacturer's specification.
Tightening procedure
Generally, when installing a part with several bOlts,
nuts or screws, they should all be started in their holes
and tightened to a snug fit, evenly and in a cross
pattern. This is to avoid distortion of the part and/or
causing gas or oil leakage. Conversely, bolts, nuts, or
screws, should all be loosened (in sequence if
specified) by about a quarter of a turn and then
removed.
Where there is a tightening sequence specified in this
Service Manual, the bolts, nuts, or screws must be
tightened in the order and by the method indicated.
Torque wrench setting figures given in this Manual
must be observed. The torque tools used must be of
accurate calibration.
Locking devices, where specified, must be fitted. If the
efficiency of a locking device is impaired during
removal it must be renewed. This applies particularly
to micro-encapsulated fixings which must always be
replaced if disturbed. Where necessary, the text in this
manual will indicate where such a fixing is used.