2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 121

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 119 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. Fluid Level Inspection held horizontal). brake fluid levels in the brake fluid reservoirs • The must be kept above the lower level line (reservoir 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. A. Front Reservoir B. Lower Level Line

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
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Contaminated brake fluid.
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C
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N
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Can reduce braking performance or cause
brake failure, resulting in an accident.
H
O
W
T
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V
O
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D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
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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
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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.
Fluid Level Inspection
•
The brake fluid levels in the brake fluid reservoirs
must be kept above the lower level line (reservoir
held horizontal).
A. Front Reservoir
B. Lower Level Line