Checking Free Travel On Hand Brake Lever; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Hand Brake Lever; Checking The Brake Fluid Level Of The Front Brake - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

13/BRAKE SYSTEM
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Cbeckinl free travel an hand brake lever
Warning
Danger
01
accidents Brake system failure.
- If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up in the front brake circuit. The front brake can fail due
to overheating. Adjust free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications.
- Push the hand brake lever forwards and check the free travel
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Free travel of hand brake lever
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3 mm (:' 0.12 in)
• If the free travel does not meet specifications:
- Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. ( .. p.
99)
osition of tIIa band braka lavar
- Check the free travel on the hand brake lever. ( .. p.
99)
- Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to your hand size by turning adjust-
ing screw
• Info
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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.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
Cbackinl tha braka lIuid laval of tIIa front braka
Warning
Danger
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
Danger
01
accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to 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. ( .. p. 100)