Checking The Brake Lever Free Play - Yamaha Y15ZR Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
7. Tighten the locknut at the crank-
case.
8. Tighten the locknut at the clutch
lever.
9. Install the cowling.
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Checking the brake lever free
play
1. Front brake lever
There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever can indicate the presence of
air in the hydraulic system. If there is
air in the hydraulic system, have a
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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sult in loss of control and an acci-
dent.
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