KTM DUKE 640 e, Руководство пользователя

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General informations about disc brakes
The front wheel brake system has a disc measuring 320 mm in diameter
and a four-piston brake caliper which is mounted rigidly on the fork. The
rear wheel brake system consists of a 220 mm diameter disc and a “float-
mounted” one-piston brake caliper.
No adjustment is necessary, however, before taking off, you should always
check the brake fluid level and brake pad wear in both the front and rear
brake systems in order to assure they are in perfect working order. If you
should notice any changes when applying the brake (eg. too much give ,
i.e. “spongy” resistance), refrain immediately from using your motorcycle.
Take it to a KTM dealer and have the problem taken care of by experts.
Checking of brake fluid level - front brake
The brake fluid reservoir is linked with the hand brake cylinder at the hand-
lebar and the reservoir is provided with an inspection glass. With the reser-
voir in a horizontal position, the brake fluid level should not go below
middle of the glass.
WARNING
I
F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS
A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN DOWN
. I
N THIS CASE
,
CONSULT
AN AUTHORIZED
KTM
DEALER IMMEDIATELY
.
DOT
5.1
DOT
5
✓
✕
WARNING
– H
AVE ANY REPAIRS ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM BE PERFORMED BY A
KTM
DEALER
– E
VERYTIME BEFORE STARTING YOUR MOTORCYCLE
,
CHECK BRAKES FOR FUNCTIONING AND BRAKE FLUID LEVELS
– S
TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
.
– B
RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
. A
VOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
. I
F YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
,
RINSE WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR
– C
HANGE BRAKE FLUID AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
. I
F THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING WASHED VERY OFTEN
,
CHANGE BRAKE FLUID MORE OFTEN
. B
RAKE FLUID
HAS THE ABILITY TO ABSORB WATER
;
THEREFORE
,
STEAM BUBBLES CAN FORM IN
“
OLD
“
BRAKE FLUID AT RELATIVELY LOW TEMPERATURES THUS CAUSING
THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO FAIL
.
– N
EVER USE
DOT 5
BRAKE FLUID
! I
T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE COLOR
. S
EALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT
.
– KTM
FILLS THE BRAKE SYSTEMS WITH
CASTROL DOT 5.1
BRAKE FLUID
,
ONE OF THE BEST BRAKE FLUIDS THAT IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
. W
E RECOM
-
MEND THAT YOU CONTINUE TO USE IT
. DOT 5.1
BRAKE FLUID IS BASED ON GLYCOL ETHER AND OF AN AMBER COLOR
. I
F YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY
DOT 5.1
FOR REFILLING
,
YOU MAY USE
DOT 4
BRAKE FLUID
. H
OWEVER
,
YOU SHOULD REPLACE IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BY
DOT 5.1.
– I
F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN DOWN
.
– B
RAKE LININGS MEASURED AT THEIR THINNEST POINT SHOULD NOT BE LESS THAN
1
MM SINCE EXTREMELY WORN PADS CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE
.
F
OR YOUR OWN SAFETY DON
’
T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED
.
– I
T IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE BRAKE DISK FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE
,
OTHERWISE THE BRAKING EFFECT WOULD BE STRONGLY REDUCED
.
– A
FTER HAVING DONE ANY WORK ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM
,
AND AFTER HAVING MOUNTED THE WHEELS
,
ALWAYS ACTUATE THE HAND BRAKE LEVER OR
BRAKE PEDAL SO THAT THE BRAKE PADS WILL BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE DISCS TO OBTAIN A PRESSURE POINT
.
!
CAUTION
!
– D
ON
’
T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT
,
IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT REMOVER
.
– U
SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER
.