2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 119

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 117 WARNING HAZARD Contaminated brake fluid. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can reduce braking performance or cause brake failure, resulting in an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not use brake fluid from a container that has been left open or that has been unsealed for a long time. The fluid will absorb moisture and may be contaminated with dust and dirt. A. Pad Thickness B. 1 mm (0.04 in.) j WARNING HAZARD Damaged or leaking brake hoses and fittings. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can cause brake failure resulting in an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Inspect brake fluid level regularly. Replace any damaged or leaking brake hoses and fittings. Maintain the brake system in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Disc Brake Fluid In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, inspect the brake fluid level in the front brake fluid reservoir and change the brake fluid. The brake fluid should also be changed if it becomes contaminated with dirt or water. Fluid Requirement Use extra heavy-duty brake fluid only from a container marked DOT4. NOTICE Do not spill brake fluid onto any painted surface. It will damage the paint. If brake fluid is spilled, wash it off immediately with water.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
117
j
A. Pad Thickness
B. 1 mm (0.04 in.)
Disc Brake Fluid
In
accordance
with
the
Periodic
Maintenance
Chart, inspect the brake fluid level in the front brake
fluid reservoir and change the brake fluid.
The
brake fluid should also be changed if it becomes
contaminated with dirt or water.
Fluid Requirement
Use extra heavy-duty brake fluid only from a con-
tainer marked DOT4.
NOTICE
Do not spill brake fluid onto any painted sur-
face. It will damage the paint. If brake fluid is
spilled, wash it off immediately with water.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Contaminated brake fluid.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Can reduce braking performance or cause
brake failure, resulting in an accident.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Do not use brake fluid from a container that
has been left open or that has been unsealed
for a long time. The fluid will absorb moisture
and may be contaminated with dust and dirt.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Damaged or leaking brake hoses and fittings.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Can cause brake failure resulting in an acci-
dent.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Inspect brake fluid level regularly.
Replace
any
damaged
or
leaking
brake
hoses and fittings.
Maintain the brake system in accordance
with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.