2011 Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE Owners Manual - Page 136

2011 Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE Manual

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134 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Brakes The vehicle is equipped with hydraulically activated disc brakes for the front wheels and enclosed wet multi-plate brake for the rear wheels. Brake Pedal the brake pedal has more free play than spec• If ified or the pedal action feels rough or "catchy," have the brake system inspected immediately by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. 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. Brake Pedal Free Play Inspection In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, check the brake pedal free play. Depress the brake pedal lightly by hand. There should be 2 a 10 mm (0.1 a 0.4 in.) of free play. j • • 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. WARNING Contaminated brake fluid can reduce braking performance or cause brake failure, resulting in an accident. 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. Brake Pedal B. 2 a 10 mm (0.1 a 0.4 in.)

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134
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
Brakes
The vehicle is equipped with hydraulically acti-
vated disc brakes for the front wheels and enclosed
wet multi-plate brake for the rear wheels.
Brake Pedal
Brake Pedal Free Play Inspection
In
accordance
with
the
Periodic
Maintenance
Chart, check the brake pedal free play.
Depress the brake pedal lightly by hand.
There should be 2
°
10 mm (0.1
°
0.4 in.) of free
play.
A. Brake Pedal
B. 2
°
10 mm (0.1
°
0.4 in.)
If the brake pedal has more free play than spec-
ified or the pedal action feels rough or “catchy,”
have the brake system inspected immediately by
an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
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
Contaminated brake fluid can reduce braking
performance or cause brake failure, resulting
in an accident.
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.