Owner`s manual

AJP PR4 User’s manual - 3
rd
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! WARNING !
Insufficient engine oil or poor
quality may cause severe damage
to the engine.
Never operate your motorcycle with
low engine oil level or with non-
adequate engine oil quality.
BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN)
The following explains why is so
important proper break-in to achieve
maximum life and performance from
your new AJP.
Even very precisely machined sections
of engine components have rougher
surfaces than components that have
been sliding across one another for
quite some time; therefore, every
engine needs to be broken in during the
first 1.000 Km.
For this reason, do not load engine
more than 50% of its capacity during
the first 500 kilometres, avoiding full-
throttle. In the following 500 kilometres,
you may load the engine up to 75% of
its capacity, using the gearbox
frequently.
Allow sufficient idling time, about 1-2
minutes, after warm or cold engine start
up before applying load or revving the
engine. This allows time for the
lubricating oil to reach all critical engine
components.
Note: Be aware of your first and most
critical service. The 1.000 Km service is
the most important service your AJP
PR4 will receive. All adjustments will be
restored, all fasteners and spokes will
be tightened, engine oil will be
replaced, oil filter cleaned and air filter
cleaned and lubricated.
! WARNING !
Incorrect break-in may cause severe
damage to your motorcycle or
significantly reduce your motorcycle
lifetime!
INSPECTIONS BEFORE
RIDING
Check the following before each
start
When you start off, the motorcycle must
be in perfect mechanical condition. For
safety reasons, you should make a
habit of performing an overall check
before each start.
The following checks should be
performed:
1 – Oil level. Insufficient oil quantity
results in premature wear in engine
components and damages in engine
itself.
2 - Fuel. Check there is sufficient fuel in
the tank;
3 - Drive chain. A loose chain can fall
from the chain wheels; an extremely
worn chain can tear and insufficient
lubrication can result in excessive wear
to the chain and chain wheels.
Excessive tensioning of the chain will
put additional load on the components
of the secondary drive train (chain,
bearings of transmission and rear
wheel). Aside from resulting premature
wear, the chain may even rupture or the
transmission axle may break.
4 - Tires. Check for cuts or dents and
replace tires if necessary. The tread
must also comply with legal regulations.
Check air pressure; insufficient tread
and incorrect air pressure deteriorate
driving performance.
5 - Brakes. Check correct functioning
of the braking system and brake fluid
level in both reservoirs. The reservoirs
have been designed in such a way that
brake fluid does not need to be refilled
even when brake pads are worn. If the
level of brake fluid falls below the
minimum value, this indicates a
possible leak or completely worn pads.