KTM 65 SX 2006, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Checking/refilling the front brake fluid level*
The brake fluid reservoir is combined with the hand brake cylinder on the han-
dlebar. To check the brake fluid level, press the brake pistons back into the
basic position. Move the hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position, remove
the screws [1] and the cover [2] with the diaphragm [3] . The brake fluid level
should be 5 mm below the upper edge of the reservoir (see drawing), other-
wise add DOT 5.1 brake fluid (e.g. Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1) up to 5 mm
below the upper edge of the reservoir.
Mount the diaphragm, the cover and the screws and actuate the hand brake
lever until you feel the point of pressure again. Wipe off any overflowing or
spilled brake fluid with water.
– ACTUATE THE HAND BRAKE LEVER UNTIL YOU FEEL THE POINT OF PRESSURE
AGAIN.
– NEVER USE DOT 5 BRAKE FLUID! IT IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A
PURPLE COLOR. SEALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED
TO IT.
– STORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
– BRAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND
EYES. IF YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER
AND CONSULT A DOCTOR.
– DON’T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT, IT IS AN EFFECTIVE
PAINT REMOVER.
– USE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER.
Checking front brake pads
Inspect the brake pads from in front of the vehicle. The linings must be at
least 1 mm (0.04 in) thick.
AT THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER
THAN 1 MM (0.04 IN), OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE. FOR
YOUR OWN SAFETY DON’T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED.
IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY
OR ENTIRELY 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
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3
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