PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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NOTE:
If the specified clutch lever free play
cannot be obtained as described
above, proceed as follows.
1. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction (a) to loos-
en the clutch cable.
2. Remove cowling A. (See page
3. Loosen the locknut at the crank-
case.
4. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the clutch le-
ver free play, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (b).
5. Tighten the locknut.
6. Install the cowling.
EAU22251
Adjusting the brake pedal
position
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 11.0 mm
(0.43 in) below the bottom of the foot-
rest bracket as shown. Periodically
check the brake pedal position and, if
necessary, have a Yamaha dealer ad-
just it.
WARNING
EWA10690
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of
air in the hydraulic system. If there is
air in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
(crankcase)
1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
bracket
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