This
manual
is
designed primarily for
use
by trained
technicians in aproperly 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,
an
authorised Triumph dealer
must undertake
all
adjustments, maintenance,
and
repair
work.
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,
an
authorised
Triumph dealer must perform
all
repairs
and
scheduled
maintenance.
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
characteristics 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.
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 acontents 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.
Warnings, Cautions and
Notes
Particularly important information
is
presented
in
the
following form:
This warning symbol identifies
special
instructions or
procedures which, if not correctly followed, could result
in
personal injury, or
loss
of
life.
This
caution symbol identifies
special
instructions
or
procedures which,
if
not strictly observed, could result
in
damage to
or
destruction of equipment.
Note:
•
This
note symbol indicates points
of
particular
interest for more efficient and convenient
operation.
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Service
Manual -Thunderbird
