Yamaha XVS950CU 2014, Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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c. Tighten the locknut.
TIP
If the specified clutch lever free play cannot be
obtained on the clutch lever side of the cable,
use the adjusting nut on the crankcase side.
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Crankcase side
a. Loosen the locknut “1”.
b. Turn the adjusting nut “2” in direction “a” or “b”
until the specified clutch lever free play is ob-
tained.
c. Tighten the locknut to specification.
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EAS1TP1019
CHECKING THE BRAKE OPERATION
1. Check:
• Brake operation
Brake not working properly
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Check the
brake system.
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE” on page 4-30 and
“REAR BRAKE” on page 4-47.
TIP
Drive on the dry road, operate the front and rear
brakes separately and check to see if the brakes
are operating fully.
EAS21240
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark “a”
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Add the
specified brake fluid to the proper level.
WARNING
EWA1TP1021
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage 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.
Direction “a”
Clutch lever free play is increased.
Direction “b”
Clutch lever free play is decreased.
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Clutch cable locknut
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
2 1
a
b
c
2
1
a
b
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
A. Front brake
B. Rear brake
a
A
a
B