Changing The Front Brake Fluid - Husqvarna FE 450 2016 Repair Manual

16 BRAKE SYSTEM
Warning
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Warning
Environmental hazard
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
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Changing the front brake fluid

Skin irritation Brake fluid causes skin irritation.
Keep brake fluid out of the reach of children.
Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the skin, the eyes or clothing.
Consult a doctor immediately if brake fluid has been swallowed.
Rinse the affected area with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water immediately and consult a doctor if brake fluid comes into contact
with the eyes.
If brake fluid spills on to your clothing, change the clothing.
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance
with the applicable regulations.
Info
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten
the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immedi­
ately with water.
(FE 501 SUS)
Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar
to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
8
Remove cover with membrane
Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
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Level (brake fluid level
below reservoir rim)
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Brake fluid DOT 4 (ll!:!l
Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten
the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immedi­
ately with water.
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9.
5 mm (0.2 in)
p. 348)
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