Riding - SWM SM 500 R E4 2018 Manual - Uso - Mantenimiento

RIDING

Note*: If you are not familiar with the motorcycle
operation, read paragraphs on "CONTROLS" before
riding this motorcycle.
PRE-RIDE CHECKS
Any time you ride your motorcycle, make a general
inspection first and proceed to check the following:
- check fuel level and engine oil level;
- check the brake and clutch fluids level;
- check the steering by turning the handlebar both
ways, fully home;
- check the tyre pressure;
- check the chain tension;
- check the throttle twistgrip and adjust it, if neces-
sary;
- turn the ignition switch to ON position: check the
lighting of instrument display and, with gearbox
in neutral, make sure that the neutral warning
light comes on;
- operate the turning indicators and check that the
warning light comes on;
- operate the turning indicators and check that the
warning light comes on;
- check if the rear stop light is functioning.
- check that, after starting, the "
fault" and the " " "ABS fault" lights are not on.
ABS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM - ABS
The ABS is an electromechanical braking-aid sys-
tem:
it prevents the wheels from locking during brak-
ing and helps keep the vehicle stable whenever the
road surface is slippery, wet or dirty.
When road-holding conditions are bad, the system
can operate to extend the braking distance (e.g.,
whenever there is gravel on the road or the road
surface is slippery). In any case, it provides the
minimum distance required for that particular road
surface.
- The ABS system does not engage at speeds of less
than 10 km/h.
When the system operates during braking, pulsa-
tions are felt on the brake lever: this feeling should
not cause the rider to reduce pressure on the lever,
as this would cancel out the action of the system.
Nor should the fact that an ABS system is fitted
provoke careless riding. The rider should always
take every care on the road.
- Always use the recommended pads and tyres to
ensure the ABS system's proper functionality.
" "Engine
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RUNNING-IN
The exclusivity of the design, coupled to the high
quality of the materials used and the accuracy of
the assembly, guarantee the higher comfort right
from the start. However, when running for the first
1500 Km. (932,05 mi), SCRUPULOUSLY follow the rules
mentioned herebelow. Please note that FAILURE TO
COMPLY WITH THESE RULES MAY COMPROMISE THE
LIFE AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MOTORCYCLE:
- warm up the engine by running at low revs before
using the motorcycle;
- avoid quick starts and never rev up the engine
when in low gear;
- ride at low speed until the engine is warmed up;
- apply both brakes several times to settle the pads
and the discs;
- do not maintain the same speed for a long time;
- do not ride for a long time without stopping;
- NEVER drive downhill with GEARBOX IN NEUTRAL,
but shift into gear to brake with the engine if
necessary, thus preventing the fast wear of the
brake pads.
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