KTM 690 SMC USA 2010, Owner'S Manual, Page: 99 / 196

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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9.39
Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
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Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to over-
heating. Adjust free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
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Remove screws

on foot brake cylinder

.
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To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever individually, loosen nut

and turn
screw

accordingly.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited. The screw must be screwed into the footrest
bracket by at least four turns.
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Position foot brake cylinder

so that the foot brake lever has the necessary free travel.
Hold screws

in place and tighten the nuts.
Guideline
Nut, foot brake cylinder screw M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. ( p. 96)
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Tighten nut

.