KTM 450 EXC-F 2017 Repair Manual page 237

19
CLUTCH
235
Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid . It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oi l seals and clutch lines are not designed for DOT 5
brake fluid .
Avo id contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake f luid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
Remove screws
0 .
Remove cover
8
with membrane
fD .
(EXC-F EU/AU, EXC-F Six Days EU)
Fill bleeding syringe
e
with the appropriate hydrau lic fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000)
( £!!
p. 362)
Brake f luid DOT 4 I DOT 5.1
(i!l
p. 356)
On the clutch slave cylinder, remove bleeder screw
0
and mount bleeding
syringe
e .
(All US models)
Fill bleeding syringe
e
with the appropriate hydrau lic fluid .
Bleed syringe (50329050000)
( 0
p. 362)
Brake f luid DOT 4 I DOT 5.1
( li!!
p. 356)
On the clutch slave cylinder, remove bleeder screw
0
and mount bleeding
syringe
e .
Inject the liquid into the system until it escapes from openings
(D
of the master
cylinder without bubbles.
Now and then , extract fluid from the master cyl inder reservoir to prevent overflow.
Remove the bleeding syringe. Mount and tighten screws bleeder screw.
Correct the fluid level of the hydra ulic cl utch.
Guidel ine
I
Fluid level below container rim
14
mm (0.16 in)
Position the cover w ith the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spill ed brake fluid immediately with water.
19.3 Checkin the clutch
Main work
Lay the vehicle on its si de on the work stand.
Info
Cover the components to prot ect them against damage.
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