Checking The Brake Lever Free Play; Brake Light Switches - Yamaha MTN850-AH Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Checking the brake lever free
play
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1. No brake lever free play
There should be no free play at the
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brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
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brake system.
WARNING
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A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever can indicate the presence of air
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in the hydraulic system. If there is air
in the hydraulic system, have a
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Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the vehicle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the
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braking performance, which may re-
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dent.
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Brake light switches

The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, should
come on just before braking takes ef-
fect. If necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust the brake light switches.
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