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A
I.
Clutch adjustment
1.
Check:
®
Clutch cable free play
•
Out of specification
Adjust,
-7
Free pl�y:
)
10- 1Q mm (0.4- 0.6 in
(at clutch lever end)
J.
Air bleeding (hydraulic brake
system)
A
WARNING
Bleed the brake system whenever:
the syste·m is disassembled
•
a brake hose is loosened or removed
•
•
the brake fluid level is very low
brake
operation-_
l s fau_lty
•
If the brake system is not properly bled, a loss of
braking performance may occur.
Air bleeding steps:
a.
Fill the reservoir with the proper brake fluid.
b.
Install the diaphragm. Be careful not to spill any
fluid or allow the reservoir to overflow.
c.
Connect a clear plastic hose G) tightly to the
caliper bleed screw ®.
@
Front
liD
Rear
Place the other end of the hose into a container.
d.
e.
Slowly apply the brake lever or pedal several
times.
f.
Pull the lever in or push down on the pedal. Hold
the lever or pedal in position.
g.
Loosen the bleed screw and allow the lever or
pedal to travel towards its limit.
h.
Ti g hten the bleed screw when the lever or pedal
limit has been reached, then release the lever or
pedal.
i.
Repeat steps (e) to (h) until all the air bubbles have
disappeared from the brake fluid.
2.
Adjust:
Pull the boot G) off.
•
Loosenthe locknut®.
•
®
Turn the adjuster
in direction
•
specified free play is obtained.
(b):
Direction
Free play is increased.
Direction©:
Free play is decreased.
Tighten the locknut.
•
Pull the boot in.
•
When bleeding the brake system, make sure that
there is always enough brake fluid In the brake fluid
reservoir, before applying the brake lever or pedal.
Ignoring this precaution could allow air to enter the
brake system, lengthening the bleeding procedure
considerably.
Tighten the bleed screw.
j.
Bleed screw torque:
�-�
6 Nm (0.6 m • kg, 4.3
lb)
If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to let the
brake fluid settle for a few hours. Repeat the bleeding
procedure when the tiny bubbles in the brake system
have disappeared.
Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the proper level.
k.
A
WARNING
After bleeding the brake system, check the brake
operation.
(fi)
or© until the
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