KTM 250 SX-F EU 2010 User Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 66
13.60Checking free travel of 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 free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
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– Disconnect spring .
– Move the foot brake lever backwards and forwards between the end stop and the
foot brake cylinder piston bracket and check free travel .
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the basic position of the footbrake lever. x ( p. 66)
– Reconnect spring .
13.61Adjusting basic position of footbrake lever x
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 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, lossen 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 footbrake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
– Hold screw  and tighten nut .
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis M8 30 Nm
(22.1 lbf ft)
– Hold push rod  and tighten nut .
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis M6 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
– Reconnect spring .
13.62Checking rear brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents Failure of the brake system.
– If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by old brake fluid.
– Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brakes according to the service schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)

KTM 250 SX-F EU 2010 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	250 SX-F EU 2010
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English