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Slacken off the nut retaining brake ca-
ble to lower brake lever. Adjust cable
to required length by lengthening or
shortening brake cable. Retighten nut.
Ensure that minor adjustment nuts are
located approximately half way on
adjuster threads.
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WARNING: Always check the
stop light to see if it functions af-
ter performing brake adjustment.
lock nuts firmly. Check tightness of the
steering arm locking bolts, ball joints
wear, etc.
•
WARNiNG: The cut off section
of the ban joint must run parallel
with the steering arm. When tightening
lock nuts, restrain ball joint with appro-
priate size wrench. Ensure at least half
of the ball joint threads are inserted
into the tie rod.
The
mechanism is self-adjusting,
therefore, periodic adjustment is not
required. However, check operation of
brake mechanism by depressing brake
control level. Brake should apply fully
when lever is 13 mm
(Y:!
in.) approx.
from handlebar grip. If not, do not tam-
per with the brake, contact your ser-
vicing dealer.
Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm
( Ye
in.). To check, measure distance
between skis at front and rear of leaf
springs.
If necessary to adjust:
Loosen locks nuts of the longer tie rod.
Turn tie rod manually until skis are pro-
perly aligned. Firmly retighten lock
nuts.
Handlebar should also be horizontal
when the skis are pointed toward front.
To adjust; loosen the lock nuts of the
shorter tie rod. Turn tie rod manually
until handlebar is horizontal. Retighten
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Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm
( 'Ie in.I. To check, measure distance
between each ski at front and rear of
leaf springs. The front distance should
be 3 mm ( 'Ie in.) more than the rear
when the handlebar is horizontal.
IMPORTANT: Close front of skis ma-
nually to take all slack from steering
mechanism.
If adjustment is required:
Unscrew the nuts locking the tie rods
in place. Turn one or both tie rods until
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