buell s1 lightning '97 Manual

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Part Replacement
 
Always replace worn or damaged parts with 
 
new
 
 parts. 
 
CLEANING
 
Part Protection
 
Before cleaning, protect rubber parts (such as hoses, boots
and electrical insulation) from cleaning solutions. Use a
grease-proof barrier material. Remove the rubber part if it
cannot be properly protected.
 
Cleaning Process
 
Any cleaning method may be used as long as it does not
result in parts damage. Thorough cleaning is necessary for
proper parts inspection. Strip rusted paint areas to bare metal
before repainting.
 
Rust or Corrosion Removal
 
Remove rust and corrosion with a wire brush, abrasive cloth,
sand blasting, vapor blasting or rust remover. Use buffing
crocus cloth on highly polished parts that are rusted.
 
Bearings
 
Remove shields and seals from bearings before cleaning.
Clean bearings with permanent shields and seals in solution.
Clean open bearings by soaking them in a petroleum
cleaning solution. Never use a solution that contains chlorine.
Let bearings stand and dry. Do not dry using compressed air.
Do not spin bearings while they are drying.
 
TOOL SAFETY
 
Air Tools
 
 
Always use approved eye protection equipment when
performing any task using air-operated tools.
 
 
On all power tools, use only recommended accessories
with proper capacity ratings.
 
 
Do not exceed air pressure ratings of any power tools.
 
 
Bits should be placed against work surface before air
hammers are operated.
 
 
Disconnect the air supply line to an air hammer before
attaching a bit.
 
 
Never point an air tool at yourself or another person.
 
 
Protect bystanders with approved eye protection.
 
Wrenches
 
 
Never use an extension on a wrench handle.
 
 
If possible, always pull on a wrench handle and adjust
your stance to prevent a fall if something lets go.
 
 
Never cock a wrench.
 
 
Never use a hammer on any wrench other than a
STRIKING FACE wrench.
 
 
Discard any wrench with broken or battered points.
 
 
Never use a pipe wrench to bend, raise or lift a pipe.
 
Pliers/cutters/prybars
 
 
Plastic- or vinyl-covered pliers handles are not intended
to act as insulation; don’t use on live electrical circuits.
 
 
Don’t use pliers or cutters for cutting hardened wire
unless they were designed for that purpose.
 
 
Always cut at right angles.
 
 
Don’t use any prybar as a chisel, punch or hammer.
 
Hammers
 
 
Never strike one hammer against a hardened object,
such as another hammer.
 
 
Always grasp a hammer handle firmly, close to the end.
 
 
Strike the object with the full face of the hammer.
 
 
Never work with a hammer which has a loose head.
 
 
Discard hammer if face is chipped or mushroomed.
 
 
Wear approved eye protection when using striking tools.
 
 
Protect bystanders with approved eye protection.