KYMCO KXR 250, Service Manual

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13
. BRAKE SYSTEM
13-4
Mongoose/KXR 250
FRONT BRAKE FLUID
CHANGE/AIR BLEED
BRAKE FLUID DRAINING
Place the machine on the level ground and
set the handlebar upright.
Remove the two screws attaching the brake
fluid reservoir cap.
Connect a transparent hose to the brake
caliper bleed valve and then loosen the
bleed valve nut.
Use a syringe to draw the brake fluid out
through the hose.
BRAKE FLUID REFILLING
Connect a transparent hose and syringe to
the brake caliper bleed valve and then
loosen the bleed valve nut.
Fill the brake reservoir with brake fluid and
use the syringe to draw brake fluid into it
until there is no air bubbles in the hose.
Then, tighten the bleed valve nut.
Torque: 0.4
～
0.7kg-m
Recommended Brake Fluid: DOT-4
Use shop towels to cover plastic parts
and coated surfaces to avoid damage
caused by splash of brake fluid.
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•
When drawing brake fluid with the
syringe, the brake fluid level should be
kept over 1/2 of the brake reservoir
height.
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Use only the recommended brake fluid.
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Screws
Bleed Valve
Reservoir