Panel Wheels; Adjusting The Front And Rear Brake Lever Free Play - Yamaha PW50 Owner's Manual

Panel wheels

WARNING
The wheels on this model are not de-
signed for use with tubeless tires.
Do not attempt to use tubeless tires
on this model.
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
the specified wheels.
●
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or
damage before each ride. If any
damage is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
● The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Adjusting the front and rear
EWA10610 brake lever free play
The front and rear brake lever free play
should be measured at the positions as
shown.
Front
1. Front brake lever free play
Rear
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1. Rear brake lever free play
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Periodically check the front and rear
brake lever free play and, if necessary,
adjust them as follows.
To increase the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake shoe
plate in direction (a). To decrease the
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brake lever free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
Front
1. Brake lever free play adjusting nut
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Front brake lever free play:
10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in)
Rear brake lever free play:
10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in)
(a)
(b) 1
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