Gilera SMT 50 Manual page 33

Check the brake fluid reservoir level periodically. If necessary, refill it with the recom-
mended hydraulic liquid. Do not mix different types of liquid. Do not use the brake lever
with the reservoir open, otherwise, the liquid could be spilled spoiling all painted sur-
faces. Due to humidity absorption, it is advisable to change the liquid every two years.
CAUTION
TOP UPS SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT WITH DOT 4 CLASSIFIED BRAKE
FLUID.
DO NOT LET THE HIGHLY CORROSIVE BRAKE FLUID CONTACT PAINTED
PARTS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, IMMEDIATELY WASH OFF WITH WATER.
WARNING
THE BRAKING CIRCUIT LIQUID IS HYGROSCOPIC, AND ABSORBS THE HU-
MIDITY OF SURROUNDING AIR. IF THE HUMIDITY IN THE BRAKING FLUID
EXCEEDS A CERTAIN VALUE, IT WILL LEAD TO INEFFICIENT BRAKING. NEV-
ER USE BRAKING FLUID KEPT IN CONTAINERS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN
OPENED, OR PARTIALLY USED.
WARNING
IN NORMAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS IT IS ADVISABLE TO REPLACE THE
ABOVE-MENTIONED FLUID EVERY 2 YEAR. NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID CON-
TAINED IN CONTAINERS WHICH ARE ALREADY OPEN OR PARTIALLY USED.
THE SYMBOL ON THE CONTAINER INDICATES THIS IS A SYNTHETIC BRAKE
FLUID AND NOT A MINERAL TYPE. USING MINERAL BRAKE FLUID CAUSES
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