Additionally Securing The Rubber Grip; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Clutch Lever; Checking Fluid Level Of The Hydraulic Clutch; Correcting The Fluid Level Of The Hydraulic Clutch - KTM 2014 Freeride 250 R Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.39

Additionally securing the rubber grip

12.40

Adjusting the basic position of the clutch lever

12.41

Checking fluid level of the hydraulic clutch

Info
The fluid level rises with increasing wear of the clutch facing discs.
12.42

Correcting the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch

Info
The fluid level rises with increasing wear of the clutch facing discs.
Preparatory work
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Check the rubber grip. (
Main work
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Secure the rubber grip at two points using the securing wire.
Securing wire (54812016000)
Wire twister forceps (U6907854)
The twisted wire ends face away from the hands and are bent toward the rub-
ber grip.
401198-01
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Adjust the basic position of the clutch lever to your hand size by turning adjusting
screw .
1
Info
When the adjusting screw is turned clockwise, the clutch lever moves away
from the handlebar.
When the adjusting screw is turned counterclockwise, the clutch lever
moves closer to the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply force.
B01710-10
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
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Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Check the fluid level in viewer
» If the fluid has dropped below marking
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Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch. (
B01711-10
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Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover
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Add fluid to level
Guideline
Level
A
rim)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
B01709-10
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
p. 54)
.
1
.
1
with membrane .
2 3
.
A
(fluid level below container
p. 100)
in the level viewer:
A
p. 55)
4 mm (0.16 in)
55