Adjusting Free Travel Of Handbrake Lever (250 Exc-F Eu); Adjusting Basic Position Of Handbrake Lever (250 Xcf-W Usa); Checking The Brake Fluid Level Of The Front Brake - KTM 250 XCF-W USA 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting free travel of handbrake lever (250 EXC-F EU)

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Adjusting basic position of handbrake lever (250 XCF‑W USA)
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Checking the brake fluid level of the front brake

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Warning
Danger of accidents Failure of the brake system.
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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. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be pleased to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by old brake fluid.
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Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brakes according to the service schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be pleased to help.)
(250 XCF‑W USA)
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Push the hand brake lever forwards and check free travel
Free travel of hand brake lever
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of handbrake lever. (
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(250 EXC-F EU)
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Push the hand brake to the handlebar and check free travel
Free travel of hand brake lever
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever. (
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Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
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Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever with the adjustment screw
Info
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.
400196-12
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
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Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
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Adjust the basic setting of the handbrake lever to your hand size by turning adjust-
ing screw
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Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
handbrake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the handbrake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
400196-12
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
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≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
p. 57)
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≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
p. 57)
p. 56)
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p. 56)
57
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