Maintenance work on chassis and engine – KTM 1190 RC8 FR User Manual
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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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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
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by old brake fluid.
– Have the brake fluid of the front and rear brakes changed according to the service plan in an authorized KTM-RC8 workshop.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
Never user DOT 5 brake fluid! This is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for
DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container!
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– Loosen screw.
– Remove cover
with membrane
.
– Top up the brake fluid to MAX level.
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.