Checking Free Play Of Hand Brake Lever; Adjusting Basic Position Of Handbrake Lever; Checking The Front Brake Fluid Level - KTM 450 SXS-F Owner's Manual

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Checking free play of hand brake lever

Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake in the brake system. The front brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications.

Adjusting basic position of handbrake lever

Checking the front brake fluid level

Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
MINIf the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Have the brake system checked in an authorized KTM workshop, and do not ride any further.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to old brake fluid.
Have the front and rear brake fluid replaced according to the service plan in an authorized KTM workshop.
Push the hand brake lever forwards and check free play.
Free play of hand brake lever
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
adjust the basic position of handbrake lever. (
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Adjust the basic setting of the handbrake lever to your hand size by turning adjust-
ing screw
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
handbrake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the handbrake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
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Do not make any adjustments while riding!
Check the free play of the hand brake lever. (
Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
Check the brake fluid level in the viewer
» If the brake fluid is below the MIN mark:
Top up the brake fluid of the front brake.
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