Checking The Oil Level Of The Hydraulic Clutch; Bleeding Of The Hydraulic Clutch; Adjusting The Throttle Cables - KTM 450 SX-F Repair Manual

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Checking the oil level of the hydraulic clutch

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O
NLY FILL
F
LUID
NOTE: remove the cover to check the oil level in the master cylinder of
the clutch.
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– Move the master cylinder into a horizontal position.
– Remove the screws
boot
– The oil level should be 4 mm under the upper edge with the master
cylinder in a horizontal position. If necessary, add SAE 10
biodegradable hydraulic oil (e.g. Motorex Hydraulic Fluid 75).
– Remount the rubber boot, cover and screws.

Bleeding of the hydraulic clutch

O
NLY FILL
F
LUID
– Move the master cylinder into a horizontal position.
– Remove the screws
boot
– Remove the bleeder screw on the slave cylinder of the clutch and
mount the bleeding syringe
hydraulic oil (e.g. Motorex Hydraulic Fluid 75).
– Press the SAE 10 biodegradable hydraulic oil into the system until
oil starts to run out of the hole
bubbles. Make sure the oil does not overflow.
– After bleeding the clutch, remove the bleeding syringe and mount
the bleeder screw.
– Add SAE 10 biodegradable hydraulic oil (e.g. Motorex Hydraulic
Fluid 75) up to 4 mm under the upper edge.
– Remount the rubber boot, cover and screws.
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Adjusting the throttle cables

– Push back the dust boots.
– Set 3-5 mm free travel at the throttle grip with the adjusting screw
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the handlebar is turned all the way to the left or right.
– Slip on the dust boots.
– Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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! CAUTION
SAE 10
BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL
75)
INTO THE MASTER CYLINDER
and the cover
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.
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! CAUTION
SAE 10
BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL
75)
INTO THE MASTER CYLINDER
and the cover
1
.
3
. The idling speed should not change with the engine running if
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( . . M
E G OTOREX
. D .
O NOT ADD BRAKE FLUID
together with the rubber
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!
( . . M
E G OTOREX
. D .
O NOT ADD BRAKE FLUID
together with the rubber
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filled with SAE 10 biodegradable
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in the master cylinder without
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H
YDRAULIC
H
YDRAULIC