KTM Freeride 350 - Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch; Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 57
10.43Correcting the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch
Info
The fluid level rises with increasing wear of the clutch facing discs.
– Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
B01082-11
– Remove screws 1.
– Remove cover 2 with membrane 3.
– Check the fluid level.
Fluid level below container rim 4 mm (0.16 in)
» If the fluid level does not meet specifications:
– Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 103)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
10.44Changing the hydraulic clutch fluid x
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
B01082-11
– Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
– Remove screws 1.
– Remove cover 2 with membrane 3.
B01083-10
– Fill bleeding syringe 4 with the appropriate hydraulic fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 103)
– On the clutch slave cylinder, remove bleeder screw 5 and mount bleeding
syringe 4.
B01084-10
– Remove screw 6 with the O-ring.
– Inject the liquid into the system until it escapes from opening A of the master
cylinder without bubbles.
– To prevent overflow, drain fluid occasionally from the master cylinder reservoir.
– Mount and tighten screw 6 with the O-ring.
– Remove the bleeding syringe. Mount and tighten screws bleeder screw.
– Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
Guideline
Fluid level below container rim 4 mm (0.16 in)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.