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14
BRAKE SYSTEM
14.9
Checking the free travel of foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
14.10
Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
–
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
14.11
Checking rear brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents Failure of the brake system.
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If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to old brake fluid.
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Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule.
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Move the foot brake lever back and forth between the end stop and the contact to
the foot brake cylinder piston and check free travel
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
Info
You will know that contact has been made with the foot brake cylinder pis-
ton when there is increased resistance when you activate the foot brake
lever.
601896-10
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If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever. (
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Loosen fitting
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To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever individually, loosen nut
turn screw
Info
The range of adjustment is limited. The screw must be screwed into the
footrest bracket by at least four turns.
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Position foot brake cylinder
travel. Hold screws
Guideline
Screw connection, foot brake cylinder
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Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
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Tighten nut
601897-10
on foot brake cylinder
3
accordingly.
2
so that the foot brake lever has the necessary free
4
in place and tighten the nuts.
3
.
1
.
A
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
p. 91)
.
4
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
p. 91)
91
and
1
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