Changing The Original Position Of The Clutch Lever; Checking The Oil Level Of The Hydraulic Clutch; Bleeding Of The Hydraulic Clutch - KTM 85 SX 2003 Owner's Manual

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Changing the original position of the clutch lever

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The adjusting screw can be used for individual adjustment of the original
position of the clutch lever, thus allowing adjustment to an optimal position
for every hand size.
Turning the adjusting screw clockwise reduces the distance between the
clutch lever and the handlebar. Turning the adjusting screw counterclock-
wise increases the distance between the clutch lever and the handlebar.
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DJUSTMENT OF THE CLUTCH LEVER POSITION IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS
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NLY TURN THE ADJUSTING SCREW MANUALLY AND NEVER APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE

Checking the oil level of the hydraulic clutch

To check the oil level in the master cylinder of the clutch remove the cover.
For this purpose, remove screws
boot 4 . The oil level in the horizontal-positioned master cylinder should be
4 mm below the upper edge.
If necessary, fill up with biodegradable hydraulic oil SAE 10 (e.g. Motorex
Clutchfluid 75).Biodegradable hydraulic oil is available from your KTM dea-
ler (50ml).
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KTM
USES BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL FOR THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CONTROL
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EVER MIX BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OILS WITH MINERAL OILS
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LWAYS USE BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL
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FILL UP THE MASTER CYLINDER
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FLUID

Bleeding of the hydraulic clutch

To bleed, the cover of the master cylinder of the clutch needs to be
removed. For this purpose, remove screws
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together with the rubber bellows
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remove the bleeder nipple
which is filled with SAE 10 hydraulic oil. Refill oil, until oil is discharged from
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the bore of the master cylinder in a bubble-free state. Make sure that the
oil does not overflow. The bleeder syringe can be purchased from your
KTM dealer.Having completed the bleeding procedure, you have to verify
that the oil level in the master cylinder is correct.If necessary, fill up with
biodegradable hydraulic oil SAE 10 (e.g. Motorex Clutchfluid 75).
Biodegradable hydraulic oil is available from your KTM dealer (50ml).
!
KTM
USES BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL FOR THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CONTROL
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EVER MIX BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OILS WITH MINERAL OILS
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LWAYS USE BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL
TO FILL UP THE MASTER CYLINDER
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BRAKE FLUID
CAUTION
2 and cover 3 together with the rubber
CAUTION
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SAE 10 ( . . M
E G OTOREX
EVER REFILL WITH MINERAL HYDRAULIC OIL OR BRAKE
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and take off the cover
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. At the slave cylinder of the clutch,
. In its place, mount the bleeder syringe
CAUTION
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SAE 10 (e.g. M
OTOREX
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EVER REFILL WITH MINERAL HYDRAULIC OIL OR
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C 75)
LUTCHFLUID TO
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C 75)
LUTCHFLUID