KTM 250 EXC RACING - Manual (Page 45)

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Changing the original position of the clutch lever
The adjusting screw 1 can be used for individual adjustment of the original
position of the clutch lever, thus allowing adjustment to an optimal position
for every hand size.
Turning the adjusting screw clockwise reduces the distance between the
clutch lever and the handlebar. Turning the adjusting screw counterclock-
wise increases the distance between the clutch lever and the handlebar.
! CAUTION !
A DJUSTMENT OF THE CLUTCH LEVER POSITION IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS .
O NLY TURN THE ADJUSTING SCREW MANUALLY AND NEVER APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE .
Checking the oil level of the hydraulic clutch
To check the oil level in the master cylinder of the clutch remove the
cover. For this purpose, remove screws
2 and cover 3 together with
the rubber boot 4 . The oil level in the horizontal-standing master cylin-
der should be 4 mm below the upper edge.
If necessary, fill up with biodegradable hydraulic oil SAE 10 (e.g. Shell
Naturelle HF-E15).Biodegradable hydraulic oil is available from your
KTM dealer (50ml).
! CAUTION !
– KTM USES BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL FOR THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CONTROL .
N EVER MIX BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OILS WITH MINERAL OILS .
– A LWAYS USE BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL SAE 10 TO FILL UP THE MASTER
CYLINDER . N EVER REFILL WITH MINERAL HYDRAULIC OIL OR BRAKE FLUID .
Bleeding of the hydraulic clutch
To bleed, the cover of the master cylinder of the clutch needs to be
removed. For this purpose, remove screws
2 and take off cover 3 together
with rubber bellows 4 . At the slave cylinder of the clutch, remove the
bleeder nipple 5 . In its place, mount the bleeder syringe 6 which is filled
with SAE 10 hydraulic oil. Refill oil until oil is discharged from the bore 7 of
the master cylinder in a bubble-free state. Make sure that the oil does not
overflow. The bleeder syringe can be purchased from your KTM
dealer.Having completed the bleeding procedure, you have to verify that
the oil level in the master cylinder is correct.If necessary, fill up with
biodegradable hydraulic oil SAE 10 (e.g. Shell Naturelle HF-E15).
Biodegradable hydraulic oil is available from your KTM dealer (50ml).
! CAUTION !
KTM USES BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL FOR THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CONTROL .
N EVER MIX BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OILS WITH MINERAL OILS .
A LWAYS USE BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL SAE 10 TO FILL UP THE MASTER
CYLINDER . N EVER REFILL WITH MINERAL HYDRAULIC OIL OR BRAKE FLUID .
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