Brake Light Switches - Yamaha BIGBEAR 250 Owner's Manual

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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which could
lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
After servicing:
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Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the free play is correct.
G
Make sure the brakes do not drag.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
8 should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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Brake light switches

The operation of the brake light switches must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
The brake light switch for the brake pedal can be
adjusted as follows, but the other brake light
switches should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
1. Remove the footboard. (See "Engine oil" on
page 8-11 for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
NOTE:
The brake light switch is properly adjusted when
the brake light comes on just before braking takes
effect.
2. Turn the adjusting nut while holding the brake
light switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To make the brake light come on lat-
er, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
1. Brake light switch
2. Brake light switch adjusting nut
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