13 BRAKE SYSTEM 73
13.10 Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
– If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
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–
Disconnect spring
.
–
Loosen nut
and, with push rod
, turn it back until you have maximum free
travel.
–
To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever individually, loosen nut
and
turn screw
accordingly.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
–
Turn push rod
accordingly until you have free travel
. If necessary, adjust
the basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
–
Hold screw
and tighten nut
.
Guideline
Nut, foot brake lever stop M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
–
Hold push rod
and tighten nut
.
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Reconnect spring
.
13.11 Checking the rear brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
– If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, this is an indication that the brake sys-
tem is leaking or that the brake linings are completely worn down. Check the brake system and do not continue riding.
(Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to old brake fluid.
– Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motor-
cycles workshop will be glad to help.)
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– Stand the vehicle upright.
–
Check the brake fluid level in level viewer
.
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If the brake fluid level has dropped below marking
:
– Add rear brake fluid. ( p. 74)
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