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16 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Adding the front brake fluid
Warning
-
Move
the
brake
fluid
reservoir mounted on the
hand
lebar
to
a
horizontal position.
-
Check
the
brake
fl
uid
level in brake
f
luid reservoir
O.
If
the brake
fl
uid
level
has
dropped
below
MIN
marking
G
:
-
Add
the front brake fluid.
{I
p.
194)
Danger
of accidents
An
insufficient brake fluid level will cause the brake system
to
fail.
If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, the brake system is
leaking or the brake linings
are
worn down.
-
Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem
is
eliminated.
Warning
Skin
irritation
Brake f luid
causes
skin
irritat
ion.
-
Keep brake
fluid out of the reach of
child
ren
.
-
Wear
suitable
protective
c
loth ing 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
flu1
id 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 consu lt
a doctor if brake
flu
id
comes
into
contact
with the eyes.
-
If brake flu id spills
on
t
o
your clothing,
change
the
cloth ing.
Warning
Danger
of
accidents
Old brake flu id reduces the braking effect.
-
Make
sure
t
hat brake flu id for the front and rear
brake
is changed in accordance with the service
schedule.
Note
Environmental hazard
Hazardous
substances
cause
environmental
damage.
-
Dispose
of oils, grease, filters,
fuel,
clean
ing
agents, brake
flu
id, etc., correctly and
in
compl iance
with
the
applicable regulations.
Info
Never
use DOT
5
brake fluid.
It is si licone-based and
purple
in
color.
Oil
seals and
brake l ines
are
not
designed
for
DOT 5 brake
flu
id.
Avoid
contact
between
brake
fluid
and painted
parts. Brake
flu
id attacks paint.
Only
use c lean brake
flu
id
from a
sealed
cont ainer.
Preparatory
work
-
Check the front brake lin
ings.
(..,..
p. 191)
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