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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to inspect the ATV before operat-
ing.
Failure to properly maintain the ATV.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Increases the possibility of an accident or
equipment damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always inspect your ATV each time you
use it to make sure the ATV is in safe
operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and mainte-
nance procedures and schedules
described in the Owner’s Manual.
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WARNING
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Front and rear brakes
1. Brake levers and brake pedal
Check for correct free play in the brake
levers and brake pedal. If the free play is
incorrect, adjust it.( See pages 8-17~8-21.)
Check operation of the levers and pedal.
They should move smoothly and there
should be a firm feeling when the brake
is applied. If not, have the machine
inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
2. Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after start-
ing out to make sure they are working
properly. If the brakes do not provide
proper braking performance, inspect the
brakes for wear.
(See page 8-16.)
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