Cast Wheels; Checking The Front Brake Lever Free Play; Adjusting The Rear Brake Lever Free Play - Yamaha YW50A Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Cast wheels

To maximize the performance, dura-
bility, and safe operation of your ve-
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hicle, note the following points regard-
ing the specifi ed wheels.
● T h e w h e e l r i m s s h o u l d b e
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checked for cracks, bends or
warpage before each ride. If any
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damage is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
4 attempt even the smallest re-
pair to the wheel. A deformed or
cracked wheel must be replaced.
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● The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
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has been changed or replaced.
An unbalanced wheel can result
in poor performance, adverse
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handling characteristics, and a
shortened tire life.
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Checking the front brake le-
ver free play
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 pres-
ence of air in the hydraulic system.
If there is air in the hydraulic sys-
tem, have a Yamaha dealer bleed
the system before operating the
vehicle. Air in the hydraulic system
will diminish the braking perfor-
mance, which may result in loss of
control and an accident.
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Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play
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1. Rear brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should
measure 10 - 20 mm (0.4 - 0.8 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake
lever free play and, if necessary, ad-
just it as follows.
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