PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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4. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque.
TIP
When tightening the locknut, hold the
clutch adjusting screw with a screwdriv-
er so that it does not turn together with
the locknut.
5. Install the clutch adjusting screw
cover by installing the screws.
EAU22130
Adjusting the brake lever free
play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
To increase the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake shoe
plate in direction (a). To decrease the
brake lever free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
WARNING
EWA10650
If proper adjustment cannot be ob-
tained as described, have a Yamaha
dealer make this adjustment.
1. Locknut
2. Clutch adjusting screw
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
1. Brake lever free play
1
1. Brake lever free play adjusting nut
1
(a)
(b)
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