Metal Bushes; Fuel Handling Precautions; General; Petrol - Gasoline - Triumph Thunderbird Service Manual

3. Any excess grease should be smeared on the outside
of the rollers.
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Angular contact and ball bearing
1. Grease the bearing races and the ball bearing carrier.
2. Rotate the bearing to ensure that the grease is
distributed over the entire circumference of the
internal parts.
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Needle roller bearings
1.
Coat the needle rollers with grease.
2. Ensure the needle rollers turn so that the grease is
distributed over the entire circumference of the
internal parts.
3. Assemble the parts, adjust and check as necessary.
Metal bushes
1. Disassemble the parts as necessary to access the
bush.
2. Remove the old grease.
Apply fresh grease to the metal bush.
Fuel Handling Precautions
General
The following information provides basic precautions
which must be observed if petrol (gasoline) is to be
handled safely. It also outlines other areas of risk which
must not be ignored. This information is issued for basic
guidance only and, if in doubt, appropriate enquiries
should be made of your local Fire Officer.
Petrol - Gasoline
When petrol (gasoline) evaporates it produces 150 times
its own volume in vapour which when diluted with air
becomes a readily ignitable mixture. The vapour is heavier
than air and will always fall to the lowest level. It can
readily be distributed throughout any indoor environment
by air currents, consequently, even a small spillage of
petrol (gasoline) is potentially very dangerous.
Petrol (gasoline) is highly flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions. When opening the
fuel tank cap always observe all the following items;
Turn the motorcycle ignition switch OFF.
Do not smoke.
Always have a fire extinguisher containing FOAM, C02,
HALON or POWDER close at hand when handling or
draining fuel or fuel systems. Fire extinguishers must
also be present in areas where fuel is stored.
Always disconnect the vehicle battery, negative (black)
lead first, before carrying out dismantling or draining
work on a fuel system.
Whenever petrol (gasoline) is being handled, drained,
stored or when fuel systems are being dismantled, make
sure the area is well ventilated. All potential forms of
ignition must be extinguished or removed (this includes
any appliance with a pilot light). Any lead-lamps must
be flame-proof and kept clear of any fuel spillage.
Warning notices must be posted at a safe distance from
the site of the work to warn others that petrol is being
openly handled. The notice must instruct the reader of
the precautions which must be taken.
Failure to observe any of the above warnings may lead
to a fire hazard which could result in personal injury.
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