Changing Fluid Level Of Hydraulic Clutch - KTM 450 EXC-R EU Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Changing fluid level of hydraulic clutch

Warning
Skin irritations Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
The fluid level rises with increasing wear of the clutch lining disc.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container!
Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
Remove screws
Take off cover
Check the fluid level.
Fluid level under top level of container.
» If the level of the cooling liquid does not meet specifications:
Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
400339-10
Brake fluid DOT 5.1 (
Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt fluid immediately with water.
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Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
Remove screws
Take off cover
400339-10
Fill the bleeding syringe
Bleed syringe (50329050000)
Brake fluid DOT 5.1 (
On the slave cylinder, remove the bleeder screw
500158-10
.
with membrane .
4 mm (0.16 in)
P. 114)
.
with membrane .
with the appropriate hydraulic fluid.
P. 114)
and fit the bleeding syringe
76
.