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CHECKING THE THROTTLE CABLE
FREE PLAY
The throttle cable free play should measure 3.0–5.0
mm at the throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if necessary, have a
dealer adjust it.
3.0–5.0 mm
CHECKING THE CLUTCH FREE PLAY
The free play of clutch is measured from the free
status of the lever,
Adjust in following methods, if anything abnormal.
(1) Loose the locknut.
(2) Screw in or out adjusting bolt and adjusting
screw to make required free stroke.
(3) Tighten locknut.
10 – 20 mm
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER AND
REAR BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY
The brake lever free play should measure 10-20 mm
as shown. The brake pedal free play should measure
20-30 mm as shown. Periodically check the brake
lever free play and, if necessary, have a dealer
check the brake system.
Drum Brake: 10-20mm
Disk Brake: No spongy
20-30 mm
CHECKING THE DRUM LIMIT (IF EQUIPPED)
Adjustment Nut
● Turn the adjustment nut on brake arm of rear
wheels to adjust the free play of rear brake.
● Set down the rear brake pedal after adjusting
until there is effective brake feeling.
A
To increase
To increase
The extension line is
free play
free play
To decrease
To decrease
within the range
free play
free play
B
Adjustment nut
Wear Of Brake Shoes
On the rear wheel brake, there
sets a wear limit index mark.
Check wear of brake shoes in
The extension line is
beyond the range
the following method:
1. Check if braking system is properly adjusted.
2.
Check if braking function is excellent, and if the
limit index extension line is within the allowable
range, as shown in Figure A.
3. If the limit index extension line is beyond the
allowable range, as shown in Figure B, please go to
your local distributor for replacement of components
in the brake to ensure driving safety.
CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS
The front and rear brake pads must be checked for
wear at the intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
Each brake pad is provided with wear indicator
grooves, which allow you to check the brake pad
wear without having to disassemble the brake. To
check the brake pad wear, check the wear indicator
grooves. If a brake pad has worn to the point that the
Indicator
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