Skis And Ski Runners - Yamaha PZ50RTZ Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Parking brake cable length:
43.5–46.5 mm (1.713–1.831 in)
5. Tighten the parking brake cable locknut.
6. Turn the parking brake pad adjusting bolt
in or out to adjust the clearance between
the parking brake pads and the brake
disc.
1. Parking brake pad
2. Brake disc
3. Parking brake pad adjusting bolt
4. Parking brake pad adjusting bolt locknut
Parking brake pad to brake disc clear-
ance (a) + (b):
1.5–2.0 mm (0.059–0.079 in)
7. Tighten the parking brake pad adjusting
bolt locknut.
8. Install the right side cover.
Checking the brake fluid level
EWS00460
WARNING
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 vapor lock.
If the brake fluid level goes down, consult
a Yamaha dealer.
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ECS00550
NOTICE
Brake fluid may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Never spill any fluid.
If any is spilled, clean it up immediately.
Place the snowmobile on a level surface and
apply the parking brake. Check that the brake
fluid is above the lower level and replenish
when necessary.
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3
1. Lower level
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
Changing the brake fluid
EWS00471
WARNING
Make sure that the brake fluid and the fol-
lowing parts are replaced by a Yamaha
dealer.
Brake fluid replacement is necessary when
the following components are replaced during
the periodic maintenance or if they are dam-
aged or leaking.
All oil seals of the master cylinder and cali-
G
per cylinder
The brake hose
G
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Skis and ski runners

Check the skis and ski runners for wear and
damage. Replace if necessary.