Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch - Yamaha KODIAK 450 Ultramatic Owner's Manual

WARNING
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating with improperly serviced or
adjusted brake.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which
could lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
After servicing:
G Make sure the brakes operate
smoothly and that the free play is
correct.
G Make sure the brakes do not drag.
All air must be bled from the brake
G
system.
Replacement of brake components re-
quires professional knowledge. These
procedures should be performed by a
Yamaha dealer.
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Adjusting the rear brake light switch

The rear brake light switch, which is activated
by the brake pedal and rear brake lever, is
properly adjusted when the brake light comes
on just before braking takes effect. If neces-
sary, adjust the brake light switch as follows.
1. Remove panel B. (See page 8-8 for pan-
el removal and installation procedures.)
2. Turn the adjusting nut while holding the
rear brake light switch in place. To make
the brake light come on earlier, turn the
adjusting nut in direction a. To make the
brake light come on later, turn the adjust-
ing nut in direction b.
1. Rear brake light switch
8-43
2. Adjusting nut