Checking The Front Brake Light Switch; Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch; Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Checking The Throttle Grip - Yamaha SR400 2014 Service Manual

d. Start the engine after solving the problem(s)
and make sure that oil seeps out.
e. Tighten the oil check bolt to specification.
Oil check bolt
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
Refer to "ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS" on
page 7-51.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
TIP
The rear brake light switch is operated by move-
ment of the brake pedal. The rear brake light
switch is properly adjusted when the brake light
comes on just before the braking effect starts.
1. Check:
• Rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect  Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• Rear brake light operation timing
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a. Hold the main body "1" of the rear brake light
switch so that it does not rotate and turn the
adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or "b" until the
rear brake light comes on at proper timing.
Direction "a"
Brake light comes on sooner.
Direction "b"
Brake light comes on later.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
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WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement  Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant
Suitable cable lubricant
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Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubricating device.
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CHECKING THE THROTTLE GRIP

1. Check:
• Throttle cable
Damage/deterioration  Replace.
• Throttle cable installation
Incorrect  Reinstall the throttle cables.
Refer to "HANDLEBAR" on page 4-33.
2. Check:
• Throttle grip movement
Rough movement  Lubricate or replace the
defective part(s).
Recommended lubricant
Suitable cable lubricant
TIP
With the engine stopped, turn the throttle grip
slowly and release it. Make sure that the throttle
grip turns smoothly and returns properly when
released.
Repeat this check with the handlebar turned all
the way to the left and right.
3. Check:
• Throttle grip free play "a"
Out of specification  Adjust.
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