Suzuki 2009 LT-A750XK9, Service Manual

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0B-18 Maintenance and Lubrication:
Brake Fluid Level Check
Inspect brake fluid level
Every 1 000 km (600 miles, 3 months)
1) Place the vehicle on a level ground.
2) Check the brake fluid level by observing the lower
limit lines on the brake fluid reservoir. When the
brake fluid level is below the lower limit line,
replenish with brake fluid that meets the following
specification.
BF: Brake fluid (DOT 4)
Brake Fluid Replacement
Replace brake fluid
Every 2 years
Refer to “Brake Fluid Replacement in Section 4A
(Page 4A-6)”.
Air Bleeding from Brake Fluid Circuit
Refer to “Air Bleeding from Front Brake Fluid Circuit in
Section 4A (Page 4A-5)”.
Front Brake Pads Check
The extent of front brake pad wear can be checked by
observing the grooved limit line “A” on the pad. When the
wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the pads
with new ones. Refer to “Front Brake Pad Replacement
in Section 4B (Page 4B-2)”.
CAUTION
!
Replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise
braking performance will be adversely
affected.
Front Brake Hose Inspection
Inspect brake hose
Every 2 000 km (1 200 miles, 6 months)
1) Turn the handlebars to left or right.
2) Inspect the brake hoses and hose joints for crack,
damage or brake oil leakage. If any defects are
found, replace the front brake hose with a new one.
Refer to “Front Brake Hose Removal and Installation
in Section 4A (Page 4A-7)”.
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