HUSABERG "05 - Changing the Basic Position the Hand Brake Lever (FC, FE); Changing the Basic Position the Hand Brake Lever (FS); Checking the Brake Fluid Level - Front Brake; Refilling the Front Brake Fluid Reservoir

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CHANGING THE BASIC POSITION THE HAND BRAKE
LEVER (FC, FE)
Free travel at the hand brake lever may be readjusted by using adjust-
ment screw (1). In this way, the position of the point of pressure (e.g. the
resistance you feel on the hand brake lever when the brake pads are pres-
sed against the brake disc) can be adjusted for any hand size.When you
press the hand brake lever forwards, you should have at least 3 mm free
travel. Turn the adjusting screw (1) if necessary.
CAUTION: At the hand brake lever, free travel must at least
be 3 mm (0.1 in). Only then may the piston in the hand brake
cylinder be moved (to be recognized by the greater resistance
of the hand brake lever). If this free travel is not provided, pres-
sure will build up in the braking system, and the front-wheel
brake may fail due to overheating.
CHANGING THE BASIC POSITION THE HAND BRAKE
LEVER (FS)
The adjusting screw (2) allows you to change the basic position of the
handbrake lever (3).
Press the handbrake lever's outer end forward, and, at the same time,
turn the adjusting screw.
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL - FRONT
BRAKE
The brake fluid reservoir is linked with the hand brake cylinder at the handle-
bar and the reservoir is provided with an inspection glass. With the reser-
voir in a horizontal position, the brake fluid level should not drop below
the middle of the glass.
WARNING: If the brake fluid level drops below the minimum
either the brake system has a leak or the brake pads are com-
pletely worn. In this case, consult an authorized Husaberg
dealer immediately.
REFILLING THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR *
Loosen screws (4) and remove lid (5) and membrane (6).
Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid
reservoir to 5 mm (0.2 in) below the rim with clean brake fluid DOT 5.1
(e.g. Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1). Replace membrane and lid, tighten
screws. Rinse off spilled or overflowing brake fluid with water.
WARNING: Never use DOT5 brake fluid! It is based on silicone
oil and of a purple color. Seals and brake hoses must be
especially adapted to it.
Store brake fluid out of reach of children.
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