KTM F8101S5 - Page 84

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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(XC‑F US)
–
Fill bleeding syringe
4
with the appropriate hydraulic
fluid.
Syringe (50329050000)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 138)
– On the clutch slave cylinder, remove the protection cap
and mount bleeding syringe
4
with appropriate hose
piece at the bleeder screw
5
.
–
Only loosen bleeder screw
5
on the clutch slave cylinder
to the point where filling is possible.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immedi-
ately with water.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted
parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
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– Now inject the liquid into the system until it emerges from drill
hole
6
of the master cylinder without bubbles.
– Now and then, extract fluid from the master cylinder reservoir
to prevent overflow.
– Tighten the bleeder screw and remove the bleeding syringe
with the hose. Mount the protection cap.
– Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
Guideline
Fluid level below container
rim
4 mm (0.16 in)
– Position cover with membrane. Mount and tighten screws.