user manual

12-8 BRAKES
Brake Lever, B rake Pedal
Brake Lever Position Adjustment
The brake lever adjuster has 5 positions so that the brake
lever p
osition can be adjusted to suit t he operator’s hand.
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Push the lever forward and turn the adjuster [ A] to align
the number with the arrow mark [B] on the lever holder.
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The di
stance from the grip to the lever is minimum at num-
ber 5 and m aximum at number 1.
Brake Pedal Position Inspection
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Check t hat the brake pedal [A] is in the correct position.
[B] Footpeg
Pedal Position
Standard: About 47 mm (1.85 in.) [C] below top of
footpeg
If it is incorrect, adjust the brake pedal position.
Brake Pedal Position Adjustment
NOTE
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Usually it is not necessary to adjust the pedal position,
but always adjust it when the push rod locknut has been
loosened.
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Unscrew the bolts [A] and remove the guard bracket [B].
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Loosen the locknut [A] and turn the push rod with the hex
head [B] to achieve the correct pedal position.
If the length [C] shown is 70 ± 1 mm (2.76 ± 0.04 in.),the
pedal position will be within the standard range.
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Tighten:
Torque - Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Locknut:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13.0 ft·lb)
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Check the brake light switch operation (see Brake Light
Timing Inspection/Adjustment in the Periodic Mainte-
nance chapter).