Changing The Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - KTM 450 XC-F Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.45

Changing the hydraulic clutch fluid

Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover
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Fill bleeding syringe
Bleed syringe (50329050000)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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On the clutch slave cylinder, remove bleeder screw
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syringe
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water!
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Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks
paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container!
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Inject the liquid into the system until it escapes from drill hole
cylinder without bubbles.
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Drain fluid occasionally from the master cylinder reservoir, to prevent overflow.
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Remove the bleeding syringe. Mount and tighten screws bleeder screw.
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Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
Guideline
Fluid level below container rim
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
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with membrane .
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with the appropriate hydraulic fluid.
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and mount bleeding
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of the master
4 mm (0.16 in)
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