Changing The Original Position Of The Clutch Lever; Checking The Oil Level Of The Hydraulic Clutch; Bleeding Of The Hydraulic Clutch - KTM 250 EXC RACING Owner's Manual

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Changing the original position of the clutch lever

The adjusting screw
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.
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Checking the oil level of the hydraulic clutch

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To check the oil level in the master cylinder of the clutch remove the
cover. For this purpose, remove screws
the rubber boot
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
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KTM dealer (50ml).
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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
with rubber bellows
bleeder nipple
with SAE 10 hydraulic oil. Refill oil until oil is discharged from the bore
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).
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CYLINDER
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can be used for individual adjustment of the original
! CAUTION
DJUSTMENT OF THE CLUTCH LEVER POSITION IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS
NLY TURN THE ADJUSTING SCREW MANUALLY AND NEVER APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE
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. The oil level in the horizontal-standing master cylin-
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USES BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL FOR THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CONTROL
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EVER MIX BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OILS WITH MINERAL OILS
LWAYS USE BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL
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CYLINDER EVER REFILL WITH MINERAL HYDRAULIC OIL OR BRAKE FLUID
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. At the slave cylinder of the clutch, remove the
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. In its place, mount the bleeder syringe
! CAUTION
USES BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL FOR THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CONTROL
EVER MIX BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OILS WITH MINERAL OILS
LWAYS USE BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL
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EVER REFILL WITH MINERAL HYDRAULIC OIL OR BRAKE FLUID
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and cover together with
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SAE 10
TO FILL UP THE MASTER
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and take off cover together
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which is filled
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SAE 10
TO FILL UP THE MASTER
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