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ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE
CHK
ADJ
NOTE:
a
a
WARNING
CAUTION:
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CHASSIS
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE
1. Adjust:
Sbrake lever position
(distance
a
from the throttle grip to the brake
lever)
SWhile pushing the brake lever forward, turn the
adjusting dial
1
until the brake lever is in the
desired position.
SBe sure to align the setting on the adjusting dial
with the arrow mark
2
on the brake lever hold-
er.
Position #1
Distance is the
largest.
Position #5
Distance is the
smallest.
SAfter adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure the pin on the brake lever holder
is firmly inserted in the hole in the adjust-
ing dial.
SA soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce in loss of control and possi-
bly an accident. Therefore, check and if
necessary, bleed the brake system.
After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure there is no brake drag.