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M. Brake fluid level inspection
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
NOTE:
When inspecting the brake fluid level, make sure that
the top of the brake fluid reservoir top is horizontal.
2. Remove (rear brake):
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Rear brake master cylinder cover
3. Inspect:
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Brake fluid level
Fluid level is under "LOWER" level line
up.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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Front brake
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Rear brake
N. Air bleeding (hydraulic brake
system)
WARNING
Bleed the brake system if:
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The system has been disassembled.
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A brake hose or brake pipe have been loosened
or removed.
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The brake fluid has been very low.
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The brake operation has been faulty.
A loss of braking performance may occur if the
brake system is not properly bled.
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Front brake
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Rear brake
Air bleeding steps:
a. Add proper brake fluid to the reservoir.
b. Install the diaphragm. Be careful not to spill any
fluid or allow the reservoir to overflow.
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c. Connect a clear plastic hose
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bleed screw
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d. Place the other end of the hose into a container.
e. Slowly apply the brake lever or pedal several
times.
f.
Pull the lever in or push down on the pedal and
hold it.
g. Loosen the bleed screw and allow the lever or
pedal to travel towards its limit.
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CAUTION:
Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces or plastic
parts. Always clean up spilled fluid immediately.
WARNING
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Use only the designed quality brake fluid:
otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor brake performance.
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Refill with the same type of brake fluid; mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction
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and lead to poor performance.
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Be careful that water does not enter the master
cylinder when refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid and may
result in a vapor lock.
4. Install (rear brake):
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Rear brake master cylinder cover
h. Tighten the bleed screw when the lever or pedal
limit has been reached, then release the lever or
pedal.
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Repeat steps (e) to (h) until all the air bubbles have
disappeared from the fluid.
j.
Tighten the bleed screw.
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m • kg, 4.3 ft • lb)
NOTE:
If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to let the
brake fluid settle for a few hours. Repeat the bleeding
procedure when the tiny bubbles in the system have
disappeared.
k. Add brake fluid to the proper level.
tightly to the '
WARNING
Check the operation of the brake after bleeding the
brake system.
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