Yamaha 1998 FZS600 5DM1-AE1, Service Manual

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a
b
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL /
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
CHK
ADJ
CAUTION:
NOTE:
NOTE:
a
b
Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rub-
ber seals to deteriorate, causing leak-
age and poor brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing
brake fluids may result in a harmful
chemical reaction, leading to poor
brake performance.
When refilling, be careful that water
does not enter the reservoir. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces and plastic parts. Therefore, al-
ways clean up any spilt brake fluid im-
mediately.
In order to ensure a correct reading of the
brake fluid level, make sure that the top of
the reservoir is horizontal.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
The rear brake light switch is operated by
movement of the brake pedal.
The rear brake light switch is properly ad-
justed when the brake light comes on just
before the braking effect starts.
1. Check:
rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect
Adjust.
2. Adjust:
rear brake light operation timing
a. Hold the main body 1 of the rear brake
light switch so that it does not rotate and
turn the adjusting nut
2 in direction
a
or
b until the rear brake light comes on at
the proper time.
Direction Brake light comes
on sooner.
Direction Brake light comes
on later.