Brakes; Checking The Free Travel Of The Hand Brake Lever; Adjusting Basic Position Of Hand Brake Lever - KTM 505 SX Owner's Manual

BRAKES

Checking the free travel of the hand brake lever

11.1
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up in the front brake circuit. The front brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications.

Adjusting basic position of hand brake lever

11.2
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Push the hand brake lever forward and check free travel
Free travel of hand brake lever
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of hand brake lever. (
301799-10
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Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
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Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to your hand size by turning adjusting
screw .
1
301800-10
.
A
≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
p. 105)
p. 105)
105