Adjusting The Brake Light Switch; Checking The Final Gear Oil Level - Yamaha YXR70FX Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH/

CHECKING THE FINAL GEAR OIL LEVEL

a
1
2
b
1
ADJUSTING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
TIP:
• The brake light switch is operated by move-
ment of the brake pedal.
• The brake light switch is properly adjusted
when the brake light comes on just before
the braking effect starts.
1. Open the hood.
2. Check:
• brake light operation timing
Incorrect → Adjust.
3. Adjust:
• brake light operation timing
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a. Hold the main body 1 of the brake light
switch so that it does not rotate and turn the
adjusting nut 2 in direction a or b until the
brake light comes on at the proper time.
Direction a
Direction b
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4. Close the hood.
CHECKING THE FINAL GEAR OIL LEVEL
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove:
• oil filler plug 1
1
3. Check:
• oil level
Oil level should be up to the brim of the
hole.
Oil level low → Add oil to the proper level.
Recommended oil
SAE 80 API "GL-4" Hypoid gear
oil
NOTICE
Take care not allow foreign material to
enter the final gear case.
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CHK
ADJ
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Brake light comes on
sooner.
Brake light comes on
later.
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