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BRAKE FLUID:
KTM fills the brake systems with SHELL ADVANCE BRAKE DOT 5.1 brake
fluid, one of the best brake fluids that is currently available. We recommend
that you continue to use it. DOT 5.1 brake fluid is based on glycol ether
and of an amber color. If you do not have any DOT 5.1 for refilling, you
may use DOT 4 brake fluid. However, you should replace it as soon as
possible by DOT 5.1.
Never use brake fluid DOT 5. The color of this silicon oil-based product is
purple red. The gaskets and brake hoses of KTM motorcycles are not desi-
gned for DOT 5 brake fluid!
Changing the basic position of the handbrake lever
The adjusting screw
1
allows you to change the basic position of the hand-
brake lever
2
.
Press the handbrake lever's outer end forward, and, at the same time, turn
the adjusting screw.
Checking of brake fluid level - front brake
The brake fluid reservoir is linked with the hand brake cylinder at the
handlebar and the reservoir is provided with an inspection glass. With the
reservoir in a horizontal position, the brake fluid level should not drop
below the middle of the glass. The reservoir should be kept completely full
at all times for best performance.
WARNING
– I
F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM
HAS A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN
. I
N THIS CASE
,
CONSULT AN
AUTHORIZED
KTM
DEALER IMMEDIATELY
.
– C
HANGE BRAKE FLUID AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
. I
F THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING WASHED
VERY OFTEN
,
CHANGE BRAKE FLUIF MORE OFTEN
. B
RAKEFLUID HAS THE ABILITY TO
ADMIT WATER
;
THEREFORE
,
STEAM BUBBLES CAN FORM IN
„
OLD
“
BRAKE FLUID AT
RELATIVELY LOW TEMPERATURES THUS CAUSING THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO FAIL
.
Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir *
When the brake fluid falls to the middle of the inspection glass, new brake
fluid has to be added.
Loosen screws
3
and remove lid
4
and membrane
5
.
Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid
reservoir to 5 mm (0,2 in) below the rim with clean brake fluid DOT 5.1
(Shell Advance Brake DOT 5.1). Replace membrane and lid, tighten screws.
Rinse off spilled or overflowing brake fluid with water.
WARNING
– N
EVER USE
DOT 5
BRAKE FLUID
! I
T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE
COLOR
. S
EALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT
.
– S
TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
.
– B
RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
. A
VOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
.
I
F YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
,
RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT
A DOCTOR
.
!
CAUTION
!
– D
ON
’
T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT
,
IT IS AN EFFECTIVE
PAINT REMOVER
.
– U
SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER
.
DOT
5.1
DOT
5
✓
✕
5 mm
1
2
3
4
5
