(Xc-W Six Days); Models); Checking The Brake Iluid Level Of The Iront Brake - KTM 400 EXC AUS 2011 Repair Manual

13/BRAKE SYSTEM
a9
(all EXC models)
- Push the hand brake to the handlebar and check free
travel •.
I
Free travel of hand brake lever
I
~
3 mm
(~0.12
in)
• If the free travel does not meet specifications:
- Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever. (or p. 89)
Adjustinl the basic pDSition
of
the hind brake lever (XC-W SIX DAYS)
- Check the free travel of the hand brake lever.
(or
p. 88)
- Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to your hand size by turning adjust-
ing screw
O.
• Info
I
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
hand brake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the hand brake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
00 not make any adjustments while riding!
AdJustlnl frill !ravil
of
hind brakl Ilvlr all EXC modlls)
- Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (or p. 88)
- Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever with adjusting
screw •.
• Info
I
Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to reduce free travel. The pressure
point moves away from the handlebar.
Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to increase free travel. The
pressure point moves towards the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
00
not make any adjustments while riding!
Chackinl tha braka nuid laval
of
tha front braka
Warning
Danl" 01 accidents
Failure of the brake system.
- If the brake fluid level falls below the
MIN
mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding.
Warning
Danier 01 accidents
Reduced braking effect caused by old brake fluid.
- Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule.
- Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
- Check the brake fluid level in viewer •.
• If the brake fluid is below the
MIN
mark:
- Add front brake fluid. (or p. 90)
13/BRAKE SYSTEM
a9
(all EXC models)
- Push the hand brake to the handlebar and check free
travel •.
I
Free travel of hand brake lever
I
~
3 mm
(~0.12
in)
• If the free travel does not meet specifications:
- Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever. (or p. 89)
Adjustinl the basic pDSition
of
the hind brake lever (XC-W SIX DAYS)
- Check the free travel of the hand brake lever.
(or
p. 88)
- Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to your hand size by turning adjust-
ing screw
O.
• Info
I
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
hand brake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the hand brake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
00 not make any adjustments while riding!
AdJustlnl frill !ravil
of
hind brakl Ilvlr all EXC modlls)
- Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (or p. 88)
- Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever with adjusting
screw •.
• Info
I
Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to reduce free travel. The pressure
point moves away from the handlebar.
Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to increase free travel. The
pressure point moves towards the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
00
not make any adjustments while riding!
Chackinl tha braka nuid laval
of
tha front braka
Warning
Danl" 01 accidents
Failure of the brake system.
- If the brake fluid level falls below the
MIN
mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding.
Warning
Danier 01 accidents
Reduced braking effect caused by old brake fluid.
- Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule.
- Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
- Check the brake fluid level in viewer •.
• If the brake fluid is below the
MIN
mark:
- Add front brake fluid. (or p. 90)