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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
.
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
(Motorex Brake Fluid 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
.
Checking the front brake pads
The brake pads can be inspected from behind. Always inspect the brake pad
linings before taking off on your motorcycle. They should not be thinner
than 1 mm which is the case when the notch
A
is no longer discernable.
WARNING
A
T THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
1
MM
,
OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE
. F
OR YOUR OWN SAFETY DON
’
T
PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED
.
!
CAUTION
!
I
F THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY
WORN AWAY
,
THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE
DISC
,
SIGNIFICANTLY IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC
.
min.
1 mm
A
5 mm
3
4
5
1
2