Checking Brake Hose And Pipe; Checking Brake Light Switch; Checking Radiator Hose And Clamp - Bad Boy 550cc Owner's Manual

◆ Checking the brake pedal stroke
Less than 120mm (4.7in.)
Pedal stroke
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Step on the pedal and measure the pedal
stroke.
3. If brake pedal stroke is outside of the
specifications, contact your local dealer for
adjusting the brake.
① Brake pedal
② "FREE TRAVEL"

■ Checking Brake Hose and Pipe

1. Check to see that brake hose and lines
are not swollen, hardened or cracked.
2. Check the brake hose and pipe joints for
oil leaks.
3. If there is any abnormality, consult your
local dealer for this service.

■ Checking Brake Light Switch

1.
Park the vehicle on a flat surface and
raise the cargo bed.
2.
Turn the key switch to the "ON" position.
Step on the brake pedal to check if the
brake light comes on.
3.
If it does not, check the bulb or brake light
switch.
Periodic Service
On the pedal
③ "PEDAL STROKE"

■ Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp

Park the vehicle on a flat surface and raise the
cargo bed. Check to see if radiator hoses are
properly fixed every 200 hours of operation or
six months, whichever comes first.
1.
If hose clamps are loose or water leaks,
tighten bands securely.
2.
Replace hoses and tighten hose clamps
securely if radiator hoses are swollen,
hardened or cracked. Replace hoses and
hose clamps every 2 years, or earlier if
found that hoses are swollen,
hardened or cracked.
① Radiator hose
◆ Precaution on Overheating
Take the following actions in the event the
coolant temperature gauge is showing red
bars.
1. Stop the vehicle operation in a safe place
and keep the engine unloaded idling.
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② Clamp bands