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F lu id s
BRAKE
SERVICE : Brake, fluid type, DOT #4
CAUTION
Avoid spilling brake fluid on painted, plastic or rub-
ber parts; damage can result. Place a shop towel or
rag over these parts when servicing the brake sys-
tem. Any wipe up spills immediately.
FRONT BRAKE
1.
To check the front system, start by leveling the top of
the master cylinder (mounted on the right handlebar).
2. Inspect the fluid level through the site glass. If the
fluid level is below the ‘LWR’ mark, add the specified
brake fluid until the fluid is at the top of the window.
3. To add fluid, remove the screws, cover and
diaphragm from the master cylinder. Pour DOT#4
brake fluid from a sealed container into the resevoir.
Pour only until the fluid level rises to the top of the site
window and no higher. If you fill above the window
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD(S)
(1) Eye and skin injury, death if swallowed.
(2) Not using the specified, mixing different types (or
brands) of, and using unsealed containers of brake
fluid.
(3) Inadequate brake fluid levels.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
(1) Brake fluid is a hazardous substance. It can cause
injury to your eyes or skin if you touch it. If swallowed
it can cause death.
(2) Using unspecified brake fluid can damage the
brake system leaving you without brakes. A container
of brake fluid once unsealed can begin to absorb
moisture from the atmosphere - if used in the brake
system, the moisture will reduce braking force. You
could lose your brakes and have an accident resulting
in injury or death.
(3) Low brake fluid can allow air to enter the system
and this will reduce braking power. Again, you could
have an accident and be seriously injured or killed.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
(1) Always wear eye and hand protection when
working with brake fluid. Keep brake fluid out of the
reach of children and animals. If ingested contact
contact a doctor immediately.
(2) Always use DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed
container. Don’t mix fluids or use opened fluids.
Have the system drained and refilled by an authorized
Cannonadale Motorsports dealer if you suspect fluids
have been mixed accidentally.
(3) Check for proper brake operation and fluid level
before riding the vehicle.
1.
Master cylinder
2.
Site window
3.
‘LWR’ mark
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3
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CLEAN BEFORE OPENING!
