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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
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justed brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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You could lose braking ability, which could
lead to an accident.
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HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
After servicing:
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Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the free play is correct.
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Make sure the brakes do not drag.
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Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All
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air must be bled from the brake system.
Replacement of brake components requires
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professional knowledge. These procedures
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should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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Checking the brake pedal position
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The brake pedal position must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
The top of the brake pedal should be positioned
15.3 mm (0.60 in) below the top of the footrest as
WARNING
shown. If the brake pedal is not positioned as spec-
ified, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
1. Brake pedal position
EWB02060
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which could
lead to an accident.
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WARNING