SWM RS 300 R 2017 Manual - Uso - Mantenimiento página 101

ASSEMBLY
To ensure tight fit, slightly (C) grease filter edge on
side facing filter housing.
While re-inserting the filter into its housing, make
surs that piece (A) is turned upwards and edge (B) is
on the left lower side of the filter case. Reassemble
the parts previously removed (battery: connect the
positive cable first).
CAUTION*: If the element assembly is not in-
stalled correctly, dirt and dust may enter and
the engine resulting in rapid wear of the pis-
ton rings and cylinder.
A
*: upper side
**: left-hand side
C
STEERING WHEEL BALL PLAY ADJUSTMENT
To ensure maximum safety, the steering wheel
should always be regulated so that the handle-
bars steering the motorcycle rotate freely without
play. To check steering wheel adjustment, place kick
stand or other support under the engine so that the
front wheel is raised from ground.
Place slight pressure on the tips of the handlebars
to rotate steering wheel; the handlebars should also
rotate without effort.
Stand in front of the motorcycle and grasp the low-
er end of the fork rods sliders moving them in the
direction of their axis. Se si avverte gioco occorrerà
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eseguire la regolazione operando come segue:
- loosen steering sleeve nut (1).
- Loosen screws that fix steering head to fork rods
(2).
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Turn the steering ring nut (3) clockwise of the
steering sleeve proper tool, to adjust play prop-
B
erly.
- Tighten steering sleeve nut (1) to a torque setting
of 57,9÷65,1 Lb/ft; (78,4÷88,3 Nm).
- Tighten screws on the steering head (2) to a
torque of 22,5÷26,5 Nm (16.6÷19.5 Lb/ft).
CAUTION*: Do not ride a motorcycle with dam-
aged steering stem bearings. An unsafe han-
dling condition can result.
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