Yamaha XT225R, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6
To increase the brake pedal free
play, turn the adjusting nut at the
brake rod in direction
a
. To
decrease the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
b
.
a
1
b
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
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Adjusting the rear brake light
switch
The rear brake light switch, which is
activated by the brake pedal, is prop-
erly adjusted when the brake light
comes on just before braking takes
effect. If necessary, adjust the brake
light switch as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding
the rear brake light switch in place.
To make the brake light come on ear-
lier, turn the adjusting nut in direction
a
. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion
b
.
1
2
a
b
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
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8
After adjusting the drive chain
slack or removing and
installing the rear wheel,
always check the brake pedal
free play.
8
If proper adjustment cannot be
obtained as described, have a
Yamaha dealer make this
adjustment.
8
After adjusting the brake pedal
free play, check the operation
of the brake light.
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