KTM 65 SX 2003, Owner'S Manual

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Checking brake fluid level - front brake
The brake fluid reservoir is combined with the hand brake cylinder on the
handlebar and provided with an inspection glass. When the brake fluid
reservoir is in a horizontal position, the brake fluid level should not drop
below the "MIN" mark on the inspection glass.
WARNING
D
ROPPING OF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW THE
"MIN"
MARK INDICATES LEAKS IN
THE BRAKE SYSTEM OR TOTALLY WORN BRAKE PADS
. I
N THIS CASE
,
CONTACT A
LICENSED
KTM
DEALER IMMEDIATELY
.
Refilling 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
1
and remove lid
2
and membrane
3
.
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
.
Checking the front brake pads
The brake pads can be inspected from below. The linings nust be at least
1 mm (0.04 in) thick.
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 ENTIRE
-
LY WORN
,
THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE
DISC
,
THEREBY IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC
.
5 mm
min.
1 mm
1
1
2
3