Checking The Rubber Grips; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Clutch Lever; Checking/Correcting The Fluid Level Of The Hydraulic Clutch - KTM 250 SX-F 2017 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.42

Checking the rubber grips

11.43

Adjusting the basic position of the clutch lever

11.44

Checking/correcting the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch

Warning
Skin irritation Brake fluid causes skin irritation.
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Keep brake fluid out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
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Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the skin, the eyes or clothing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if brake fluid has been swallowed.
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Rinse the affected area with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes thoroughly with water immediately and consult a doctor if brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes.
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If brake fluid spills on to your clothing, change the clothing.
Info
The fluid level rises with increasing wear of the clutch facing discs.
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and clutch lines are not designed for DOT 5
brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
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Check the rubber grips on the handlebar for damage, wear, and looseness.
Info
The rubber grips are vulcanized onto a sleeve on the left and onto the han-
dle tube of the throttle grip on the right. The left sleeve is clamped onto the
handlebar.
The rubber grip can only be replaced with the sleeve or the throttle tube.
» If a rubber grip is damaged or worn:
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Change the rubber grip.
401197-01
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Check that screw
Guideline
Screw, fixed grip
Diamond
F00156-10
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Adjust the basic setting of the clutch lever to your hand size by turning adjusting
1
screw .
Info
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the clutch lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
clutch lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
F00157-10
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
1
is firmly seated.
M4
A
must be located at the top.
Loctite ® 243™
5 Nm
(3.7 lbf ft)
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