Suzuki LT-A400FK3, Setup Manual

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BRAKE FLUID
Keep the vehicle upright and place the handlebars
straight. Check the brake fluid level in the front mas-
ter cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is below the
lower level indicated in the figure, add the correct
type of brake fluid. Refer to the chart below for the
proper selection.
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A: Lower level line
BRAKE AIR BLEEDING
Any air which may have been trapped in the brake
fluid circuit must be bled completely. If the brake lever
feels spongy or weak, then most likely there is air in
the hydraulic circuit. To bleed the air from the front
brake, use the following procedure.
Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and run
the hose into a suitable clear container. Pour approx-
imately 1/2 in of brake fluid into the container so that
the end of the clear hose is submerged and cannot
draw any additional air back into the circuit during the
air bleeding servicing. Then close the valve, pump
and squeeze the lever, and open the valve while
squeezing brake lever. Repeat this process until the
fluid flowing into the receptacle no longer contains air
bubbles.
After bleeding the brake circuit, tighten the bleeder
valve to the specified torque. Replace the rubber pro-
tective cap. Be sure to check the brake fluid level in
the reservoir.
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Brake caliper air bleeder valve:
7.5 N·m (0.75 kgf-m)
A: Bleeder valve
Specification and Classification
DOT 4
Be careful not to spill any brake fluid on the
paint or plastic components as they will be
damaged.
NOTE:
Do not drop brake fluid level below lower level
line while bleeding air.