Checking The Rear Brake Fluid Level; Adding Rear Brake Fluid - Husqvarna FE 450 EU Owner's Manual

13 BRAKE SYSTEM
13.11

Checking the rear brake fluid level

Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, this is an indication that the brake system is
leaking or that the brake linings are completely worn down. Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your autho-
rized Husqvarna workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to old brake fluid.
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Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule. (Your authorized Husqvarna workshop
will be glad to help.)
13.12

Adding rear brake fluid

Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
–
If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, this is an indication that the brake system is
leaking or that the brake linings are completely worn down. Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your autho-
rized Husqvarna workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Skin irritation Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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If brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes, flush the eyes thoroughly with water and consult a physician immediately.
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Disconnect spring
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Loosen nut
travel.
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To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever individually, loosen nut
turn screw
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
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Turn push rod
basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
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Hold screw
Guideline
Nut, foot brake lever stop
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Hold push rod
Guideline
B01797-10
Remaining nuts, chassis
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Reconnect spring
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Check the brake fluid level in level viewer
» If the brake fluid level has dropped below marking
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Add rear brake fluid.
B01795-10
x
.
1
and, with push rod , turn it back until you have maximum free
4 5
accordingly.
3
accordingly until you have free travel
5
and tighten nut .
3 2
and tighten nut .
5 4
.
1
( p. 70)
x
. If necessary, adjust the
A
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
.
1
:
A
70
and
2