Honda SH300I 2006, Manual

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MAINTENANCE
4-18
BRAKE FLUID
Spilling fluid can damage painted, plastic or rubber
parts. Place a rag over these parts whenever the
system is serviced.
• Do not mix different types of fluid, as they are
not compatible with each other.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the system
when filling the reservoir.
• When the fluid level of the front master cylinder
is low, check the brake pads for wear (page 4-19).
• A low fluid level may be due to wear of the brake
pads. If the brake pads are worn, the caliper pis-
ton is pushed out, this accounts for a low reser-
voir level. If the brake pads are not worn and the
fluid level is low, check entire system for leaks
(page 4-19).
Turn the handlebar to the left so the reservoir is
level and check the brake reservoir fluid level
through the sight glass.
If the fluid level is near the “LOWER” level mark, fill
the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid (page 17-8).
"LOWER"
LEVEL MARK
"LOWER"
LEVEL MARK