Bajaj Auto Legend 00300728, Service Station Manual

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anti
dive
brakes which can lead to loss of control, an upset, or a
serious accident with subsequent serious injury or even
death.
Front Brake Lever Play 3 to 5 mm
Front brake adjuster
REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Check the rear brake pedal play as shown in figure. If it
is more or less than the standard, adjust the rear brake.
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The adjusting nut for rear brake is located on rear
brake inner cable at the end.
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Depending upon the adjustment required, turn the
adjuster back or forth as follows :
- Turning the adjusting nut in (clockwise direction)
increases the play at the brake pedal.
- Turning the adjusting nut out (anticlockwise direction)
reduces the play at the brake pedal.
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After adjustment, check the wheel for free rotation
and for braking effectiveness.
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Rear brake shoe, liner wear can be checked through
the inspection window on rear brake drum, after
unscrewing the plug.
"If the brake remain ineffective despite above
adjustments, check brake shoes , brake drum & brake
cable."
Rear Brake pedal Play 10 to 15 mm
Rear brake adjusting nut
Rear wheel :
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Remove LH cover.
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Remove spare wheel
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Rotate wheel cover cap in anticlockwise direction
and take out.
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Pull wheel cover.
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Tilt the vehicle on engine side.
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Remove 5 nuts (3 special & 2 regular) and take out
front wheel assly.
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After mounting wheel, check the sequence of 5
mounting nuts.
Rear wheel nuts Inspection window
Installation :
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Install the rear wheel on brake drum studs.
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Install the plain and spring washers.
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Install the nuts and tighten them securely (Tightening
torque - 2 to 2.5 kg.m.)
BRAKES
Brakes should always be maintained in perfect condition
for safety. Brake drum wear, brake lining wear and brake
cable stretch causes the brakes to go out of adjustment.
This increases the free play at the brake lever and reduces
the braking efficiency.
FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Check the front brake lever play. If it is more or less than
the standard, adjust the front brake.
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The adjusting nut for front brake is located on front
brake inner cable at the end.
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Depending upon the adjustment required, turn the
adjuster back or forth as follows :
- Turning the adjusting nut in (clockwise direction)
increases the play at the brake lever.
- Turning the adjusting nut out (anticlockwise direction)
reduces the play at the brake lever.
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After adjustment, check the wheel for free rotation
and for braking effectiveness.
"If the brake remain ineffective despite above
adjustments, check brake shoes , brake drum & brake
cable."
WARNING: Never permit the operation of a scooter with
a brake cable in anything but absolutely perfect condition.
Any wearing or fraying of the cable can lead to ineffective