Front And Rear Brakes; Throttle Lever - Yamaha RAPTOR 700R Owner's Manual

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Front and rear brakes

Brake lever and brake pedal
G
Check that there is no free play in the brake le-
ver. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system.
G
Check for correct brake pedal height. (See
page 8-29.) If the pedal height is incorrect, have
a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
G Check the operation of the lever and pedal. They
should move smoothly and there should be a
firm feeling when the brakes are applied. If not,
have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
(See page 8-26.)
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the
pipe joints or brake fluid reservoirs. Apply the
brakes firmly for one minute. If there is any leak-
age, have a Yamaha dealer check the brake sys-
tem.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to
make sure they are working properly. If the brakes
do not provide proper braking performance, check
the brake pads for wear. (See page 8-25.)
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Riding with improperly operating brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which could
lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always check the brakes at the start of every
ride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any prob-
lem with the brakes. If a problem cannot be
corrected by the adjustment procedures pro-
vided in this manual, have a Yamaha dealer
check for the cause.
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Throttle lever

Check the operation of the throttle lever. It must
open smoothly and spring back to the idle position
when released. Have a Yamaha dealer correct if
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