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10. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE RIDING
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF BRAKE FREE PLAY
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INSPECTION:
(Brake lever free play must checked with the engine shut off.)
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Brake lever and pedal free play for front and rear wheels.
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If checking the hand-braking lever for front wheels, its free play (the stroke of hand-braking lever from
no braking to initial braking) should be 10~20mm. It is abnormal if the feel is spongy when holding the
hand-braking lever forcefully.
Adjustment:
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Drum type
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The indentation of brake adjustment nut must be aligned with the pin. (see below figure)
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Turn the adjustment nut on brake arm of front and rear wheels to adjust the free play of hand-brake
lever.
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Hold the hand-brake levers after adjusting with both hands until there is effective brake feeling.
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Measure the free play with a ruler.
Pin
Adjustment nut
10~20 mm
Rear Wheel hand-brake type
CAUTION:
When free play is between 10~20 mm, check brake
indicators of front and rear wheels. If the arrow on
the brake arm aligned with the “
△
” marked on the
brake disk, that means the brake lining has been
excessively worn, and must be replaced
immediately.
To decrease
free play
To increase
free play
Adjustment nut
Rear Wheel drum type
Front wheel drum type
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