Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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TIP
When tightening the locknut, hold the
clutch adjusting screw with a screwdriv-
er so that it does not turn together with
the locknut.
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Adjusting the brake lever free
play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut at the brake le-
ver.
3. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the brake lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
decrease the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction
(b).
TIP
Skip steps 4–7 if the specified brake le-
ver free play could be obtained as de-
scribed above.
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
brake lever in direction (a) to loos-
en the brake cable.
5. Loosen the locknut at the brake
shoe plate.
6. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt at the
brake shoe plate in direction (a).
To decrease the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (b).
1. Rubber cover
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Brake lever free play
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2
1
(b)
(a)
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