Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the clutch le-
ver free play, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (b).
7. Tighten the locknut at the clutch le-
ver and the crankcase.
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Adjusting the brake lever free
play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake le-
ver.
2. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the brake
lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
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● After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake is
working properly.
● A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the hydraulic
1. Brake lever free play
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
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