Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
pedal.
2. To raise the brake pedal, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction
a
. To
lower the brake pedal, turn the ad-
justing bolt in direction
b
.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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WARNING
_
After adjusting the brake pedal posi-
tion, the brake pedal free play must
be adjusted.
_
Brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 20–30 mm at the brake pedal end.
Periodically check the brake pedal free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod
in direction
a
. To decrease the brake
pedal free play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction
b
.
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Adjusting the rear brake light
switch
The rear brake light switch, which is ac-
tivated by the brake pedal, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes
on just before braking takes effect. If
necessary, adjust the brake light switch
as follows.
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 adjusting nut in direction
b
.
1. Locknut
2. Brake pedal position adjusting bolt
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut 1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
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