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Checking the brake Rider 11The brake is of the disc brake type and is fitted on
the gearbox.
Check that the brake is correctly adjusted by
measuring the distance between the brake lever
and the front edge of the recess on the chassis.
The distance should be 0–1 mm when the brake is
not applied.
Adjusting the brake Rider 111. Release the lock nuts (1).
2. Tension the wire with the adjusting screw (2) so
that the distance between the brake lever and
the front edge of the recess on the chassis is
1 mm.
3. Tighten the lock nuts (1) after adjustment.
Adjusting the brake Rider 13 HThe brake is adjusted as follows:
1. Release the lock nuts (1).
2. Tension the wire with the adjusting screw (2)
until all the play in the wire is taken up.
3. Tighten the lock nuts (1).
4. On completion of the adjustment the brake
should be re-checked.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Poorly adjusted brakes can result
in reduced braking power.
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