Brake And Parking Brake - Yamaha PZ50RTZ Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
5. Install the dipstick, making sure to align
the notch in the dipstick handle with the
projection on the drive chain housing.
2
1
1. Notch
2. Projection
6. Install the right side cover.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Drive the snowmobile for several minutes
at more than 20 km/h (12 mi/h), and then
repeat steps 1–7 to check the oil level
again.
To adjust the chain tension
1. Remove the right side cover. (See page
48 for removal procedures.)
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. Turn the chain tension adjusting bolt
clockwise until it is finger tight, and then
loosen it 1/4 turn.
4. While holding the chain tension adjusting
bolt with a wrench, tighten the locknut to
the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
25 Nm (2.5 m·kgf, 18 ft·lbf)
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1. Locknut
2. Chain tension adjusting bolt
5. Install the right side cover.
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Brake and parking brake

EWS00440
WARNING
A soft, spongy feeling in the brake lever
G
indicates a failure in the brake system.
Do not operate the snowmobile if you
G
find any problems in the brake system.
You could lose braking ability, which
could lead to an accident. Ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect and repair the brake
system.
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NOTICE
Make sure that the brake lever end does
not project out over the handlebar end.
This will help prevent brake lever damage
when the snowmobile is placed on its side
for service.
Test the brake at a low speed when starting
out to make sure that it is working properly. If
the brake does not provide proper braking
performance, inspect the brake for wear or
brake fluid leakage. (See the following section
for more details.)
Checking the brake pads
Check the brake pads for wear according to
the following procedure.