English, Checking of brake fluid level - front brake, Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir – KTM 640 LC4 ENDURO User Manual
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Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake lever (LC4)
Free travel at the hand brake lever may be readjusted by using adjusting
screw
1
. In this way, the position of the point of pressure (i.e., the
resistance you feel on the hand brake lever when the brake pads are
pressed against the brake disc) can be adjusted for any hand size. When
you press the hand brake lever forwards, you should have at least 3 mm
(0.12 in) free travel. Turn the adjusting screw
1
if necessary.
!
CAUTION
!
A
T THE HAND BRAKE LEVER
,
FREE TRAVEL MUST AT LEAST BE
3
MM
(0.12
IN
). O
NLY
THEN MAY THE PISTON IN THE HAND BRAKE CYLINDER BE MOVED
(
TO BE RECOGNIZED BY
THE
GREATER RESISTANCE OF THE HAND BRAKE LEVER
). I
F THIS FREE TRAVEL IS NOT
PROVIDED
,
PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM
,
AND THE FRONT WHEEL
BRAKE MAY FAIL DUE TO OVERHEATING
.
Changing the basic position of the handbrake lever (LC4
Supermoto)
The adjusting screw
2
allows you to change the basic position of the hand-
brake lever
3
.
Press the handbrake lever's outer end forward, and, at the same time, turn
the adjusting screw.
Checking of brake fluid level - front brake
The brake fluid reservoir is linked with the hand brake cylinder at the
handlebar and the reservoir is provided with an inspection glass. With the
reservoir in a horizontal position, the brake fluid level should not go below
middle of the glass.
ƽ
WARNING
ƽ
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
.
Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir *
Loosen screws
4
and remove lid
5
and membrane
6
.
If necessary, dismount the mirror and loosen the throttle grip.
Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid
reservoir to 5 mm (0.2 in) below the rim with brake fluid DOT 5.1 (Motorex
Brake Fluid DOT 5.1). Replace membrane and lid, tighten screws. Rinse off
spilled or overflowing brake fluid with water.
ƽ
WARNING
ƽ
– N
EVER USE
DOT5
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
.
– 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
.
!
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
.
5 mm
min. 3 mm
2
3
1
6
5
4