General Information
be
aware of
who
your nearest first-aider
is
and
where the medical facilities are
kept.
• Use barrier creams, applying before
each
work
period
to
protect the
skin
from the effects of
oil
and grease and to aid removal of the same after
completing work.
• Wash with soap and water
to
ensure
all
oil
is
removed (skin cleansers
and
nail brushes will
help). Preparations containing lanolin replace the
natural skin oils which have been removed.
•
Do
not
use
petrol, kerosene, diesel fuel, gas
oil,
thinners or solvents for cleaning skin.
•
If
skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice
without
delay.
• Where practicable, de-grease components prior
to
handling.
Any risk of
eye
injury must
be
avoided. Always wear
eye
protection
when
using a hammer, air line,
cleaning agent or where there
is
ANY risk of flying
debris or chemical splashing.
Environmental Protection
Precautions
Do
not pour
oil
on
the ground, down sewers or
drains, or into water courses.
To
prevent pollution of
water-courses etc., dispose of used
oil
sensibly.
If
in
doubt contact your local authority.
Burning of used engine oil
in
small space heaters or
boilers can be recommended only for units of
approved design.
If
in
doubt, check with the
appropriate local authority and/or manufacturer of the
approved appliance.
Dispose of used
oil
and used filters through
authorised waste disposal contractors, to licensed
waste disposal sites, or to the waste
oil
reclamation
trade. If in doubt, contact your iocal authority for
advice on disposal facilities.
Brakes
Brake fluid
is
hygroscopic which means it will absorb
moisture from the
air.
Any absorbed moisture will
greatly reduce the boiling point of the brake fluid
causing a reduction
in
braking efficiency.
Replace brake fluid
in
line with the routine
maintenance schedule. A dangerous riding
condition could result if this important maintenance
item
is
neglected!
Do not spill brake fluid onto any area of the
bodywork as this will damage any painted
or
plastic
surface.
Always use new brake fluid from a sealed container
and never
use
fluid from
an
unsealed container or
from one that
has
been previously opened.
Do
not mix different brands
of
fluid. Check for fluid
leakage around brake fittings, seals
and
joints.
Check regularly for brake hose damage.
FAILURE
TO
OBSERVE ANY
OF
THE ABOVE
WARNINGS
MAY
REDUCE BRAKING
EFFICIENCY LEADING
TO
AN
ACCIDENT.
If there has been
an
appreciable drop
in
the level of
the fluid
in
either brake fluid reservoir, consult your
authorised Triumph Dealer for advice before riding.
If the brake lever or pedal feels soft when it
is
applied, or if the lever/pedal travel becomes
excessive, there
may
be
air
in
the brake lines or the
brake may
be
defective.
It
is
dangerous
to
operate the motorcycle under
such conditions
and
remedial action must be taken
by your authorised Triumph dealer before riding the
motorcycle.
Failure to take remedial action may reduce braking
efficiency leading
to
an
accident.
Use only
D.O.T.
4 specification brake fluid as listed
in the general information section of this manual.
The
use
of brake fluids other than those
D.O.T.
4
fluids listed
in
the general information section may
reduce the efficiency of the braking system leading
to
an
accident.
Failure
to
change the brake fluid at the interval
specified
in
the routine maintenance schedule may
reduce braking efficiency resulting in
an
accident.
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