KTM RC 390 2019 - Hand Brake Lever

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CONTROLS 6

6.2 Hand brake lever

K00703-10

(All standard models)

The hand brake lever

is located on the right side of the

handlebar.

A00275-11

(R model)

The hand brake lever

is located on the right side of the

handlebar.

The front brake is engaged using the hand brake lever.

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Table of Contents5
Means of Representation 111
Symbols Used11
Formats Used12
Safety Advice 213
Use Definition - Intended Use13
Misuse13
Safety Advice14
Degrees of Risk and Symbols15
Tampering Warning15
Safe Operation16
Protective Clothing17
Work Rules18
Environment18
Owner's Manual19
Important Notes20
Manufacturer and Implied Warranty20
Fuel, Auxiliary Substances20
Spare Parts, Accessories20
Service21
Figures21
Customer Service21
View of Vehicle24
View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)24
View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)26
Serial Numbers28
Vehicle Identification Number28
Type Label28
Engine Number29
Key Number29
Controls30
Clutch Lever30
Hand Brake Lever31
Throttle Grip32
Horn Button32
Light Switch33
High Beam Flasher Button33
Turn Signal Switch34
Emergency off Switch35
Electric Starter Button35
Ignition and Steering Lock36
Locking the Steering37
Unlocking the Steering38
Opening Fuel Tank Filler Cap38
Closing the Fuel Tank Filler Cap40
Seat Lock41
Tool Set41
Grab Handles42
Passenger Foot Pegs42
Shift Lever43
Foot Brake Lever44
Side Stand44
Ergonomics46
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever46
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever47
Adjusting the Shift Lever48
Combination Instrument50
Activation and Test51
Warnings52
Indicator Lamps57
Shift Warning Light59
Display61
Fuel Level Display62
Coolant Temperature Indicator63
Function Buttons64
TRIP F Display65
Info Display66
ODO Display67
Fuel Range67
Service68
Actual F.C69
TRIP 1 Display70
Time Trip 170
Average Speed Trip171
Avg F.C. Trip 172
TRIP 2 Display73
Time Trip 273
Average Speed Trip274
Avg F.C. Trip 275
Setting the Units75
Setting the Clock77
Adjusting the Shift Speed RPM178
Adjusting the Shift Speed RPM279
Preparing for Use 981
Advice on Preparing for First Use81
Running in the Engine83
Loading the Vehicle83
10 Riding Instructions86
Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use86
Starting87
Starting off89
Shifting, Riding90
Applying the Brakes94
Stopping, Parking96
Transport98
Refueling99
11 Service Schedule102
Additional Information102
Required Work102
Recommended Work105
12 Tuning the Chassis106
Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork (R Model)106
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork (R Model)107
Adjusting the Spring Pretension of the Fork (R Model)108
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber109
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber (R Model)111
Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber (R Model)112
Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber (R Model)113
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber (R Model)114
13 Service Work on the Chassis116
Raising the Motorcycle with Rear Lifting Gear116
Removing the Rear of the Motorcycle from the Lifting Gear116
Lifting the Motorcycle with the Front Lifting Gear117
Taking the Motorcycle off the Front Lifting Gear119
Bleeding the Fork Legs (R Model)120
Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs121
Removing the Front Rider's Seat123
Mounting the Front Rider's Seat124
Removing the Passenger Seat124
Mounting the Passenger Seat125
Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation127
Cleaning the Chain127
Checking the Chain Tension129
Adjusting the Chain Tension131
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, and Engine Sprocket133
Removing the Battery Cover135
Mounting the Battery Cover137
Removing the Front Spoiler138
Fitting Front Spoiler139
Removing the Left Side Cover141
Installing the Left Side Cover142
Removing the Right Side Cover144
Installing the Right Side Cover145
14 Brake System146
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)146
Checking the Brake Discs148
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level149
Adding the Front Brake Fluid150
Checking the Front Brake Linings153
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level154
Adding Rear Brake Fluid155
Checking the Rear Brake Linings159
Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever160
Adjusting the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever162
15 Wheels, Tires164
Removing the Front Wheel164
Installing the Front Wheel165
Removing the Rear Wheel167
Installing the Rear Wheel169
Checking the Rear Hub Damping Rubber Pieces171
Checking the Tire Condition173
Checking Tire Pressure175
Electrical System 16177
Removing the 12-V Battery177
Installing the 12-V Battery179
Charging the 12-V Battery180
Changing the ABS Fuses183
Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers186
Changing the Low Beam Bulb189
Changing the High Beam Bulb191
Checking the Low Beam Headlight Adjustment193
Checking the High Beam Headlight Adjustment195
Adjusting the Headlight Range of the Low Beam196
Adjusting the Headlight Range of the High Beam197
Diagnostics Connector198
Front ACC1 and ACC2198
Cooling System 17199
Checking the Coolant Level in the Compensating Tank201
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level203
Correcting the Coolant Level in the Compensating Tank206
Draining the Coolant207
Filling/Bleeding the Cooling System209
Changing the Coolant212
18 Tuning the Engine216
Checking the Clutch Lever Play216
Adjusting Play in the Clutch Lever218
19 Service Work on the Engine220
Checking the Engine Oil Level220
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens221
Adding Engine Oil225
Cleaning, Care 20227
Cleaning the Motorcycle227
Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation230
21 Storage232
Preparing for Use after Storage234
Troubleshooting 22235
23 Technical Data238
Engine238
Engine Tightening Torques239
Capacities243
Engine Oil243
Coolant243
Fuel244
Chassis244
Electrical System246
Tires247
Fork248
All Standard Models248
R Model248
Shock Absorber249
All Standard Models249
R Model249
Chassis Tightening Torques250
Substances 24257
Auxiliary Substances 25261
Standards 26263
27 Index of Special Terms264
List of Abbreviations 28265
29 List of Symbols266
Yellow and Orange Symbols266
Green and Blue Symbols266
Index267

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