KTM 690 Enduro R 2018, Repair Manual

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Warning
-
Danger
of accidents An insufficient
brake
fluid
level
will
cause
the brake
system
to
fail.
If the brake fluid level
drops
below the
specified
marking
or
the
specified value,
the brake system is
leaking
or
the brake
linings
are worn
down.
—
Check the brake
system
and do not continue
riding until
the
problem
is eliminated.
_
Warning
~
$kin irritation Brake fluid
causes
skin irritation.
—
Keep
brake fluid out of the reach of children.
—
Wearsuitable
protective clothing
and
safety glasses.
—
Do
not
allow
brake fluid to
come
into contact
with
the
skin, the eyes
or
clothing.
—
Consult
a
doctor
immediately
if brake fluid has been swallowed.
-
Rinse the affected
area
with
plenty
of water in the event of contact with the skin.
-
Rinse
eyes
thoroughly with
water
immediately
and consult
a
doctor if brake fluid
comes
into
contact
with the eyes.
-
If brake fluid
spills
on
to
your
clothing,change
the
clothing.
»
Warning
Danger
of
accidents
Old brake fluid reduces the
braking
effect.
—
Make
sure
that brake fluid for the front and
rear
brake is changed in accordancewith the service
schedule.
Warning
Environmental
hazard Hazardous substances
cause
environmental
damage.
-—
Dispose
of
oils,
grease,
filters, fuel, cleaning agents,
brake
fluid,
etc.,
correctly
and in
compliance
with
the
applicable
regulations.
Info
Never
user
DOT 5
brake
fluid! This is
based
on
siliconeoil
and
is
colored
purple.
Oil
seals and brake
lines
are
not
designed
for DOT 5 brakefluid.
Avoid contact between brakefluid and
painted parts.
Brake fluid attacks
paint!
Use
only
clean
brakefluid from
a
sealed
container.
Preparatory work
—
Check the front brake
linings.
(©=
p.
111)
Main
work
—
Movethe brake fluid reservoir mounted
on
the handlebar
to
a
horizontal
position.
—
Remove
screws
@.
—
Remove
cover
@
with membrane
@.
—
Add brakefluid to level
@.
<a
Guideline
Level
@
(brake fluid level
5
mm
(0.2 in)
3
;
$02198-10
below container rim)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (©
p.
278)
|
—
Position the
cover
with the membrane. Mount and tighten
screws.
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