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WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Operating with improperly serviced or adjusted brakes.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

You could lose braking ability, which could lead to an accident.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

After servicing:

●Make sure the brakes operate smoothly and that the free play is correct.

●Make sure the brakes do not drag. Replacement of brake components requires professional knowledge. These procedures

8should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.

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Adjusting the rear brake lever free play

The brake lever free play must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.

NOTE:

Before adjusting the brake lever free play, check the rear brake shoes for wear.

The brake lever free play should measure 5.0–8.0

mm(0.20–0.31 in) as shown. If the free play is in- correct, adjust it as follows.

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1. Brake lever free play

Turn the brake lever free play adjusting nut on the rear wheel hub in direction (a) to increase the free play, and in direction (b) to decrease it.

If the correct free play cannot be obtained, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.

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