Yamaha GRIZZLY 450, Owner'S Manual

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Front and rear brakes
Brake levers and brake pedal
●
Check that there is no free play in the front brake
lever. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system.
● Check for correct free play in the rear brake le-
ver. If the free play is incorrect, adjust it. (See
page 8-41.)
●
Check for correct brake pedal height. If the pedal
height is incorrect, have a Yamaha dealer adjust
it.
●
Check the operation of the brake levers and
pedal. They should move smoothly and there
should be a firm feeling when the brakes are ap-
plied. If not, have a Yamaha dealer check the
brake system.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
(See page 8-39.)
Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the
pipe joints or brake fluid reservoirs. Apply the
brakes firmly for one minute. If a lever moves slow-
ly inward, there may be a leak in the brake system.
If there is any leakage, the brake system should be
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to
make sure they are working properly. If the brakes
do not provide proper braking performance, check
the brake pads for wear. (See page 8-38.)
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Removing the radiator cap when the engine
and radiator are still hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could be burned by hot fluid and steam
blown out under pressure.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Wait for the engine to cool before removing
the radiator cap. Always use a thick rag over
the cap. Allow any remaining pressure to es-
cape before completely removing the cap.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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