2009 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 250 Owners Manual - Page 116

2009 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 250 Manual

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EBU24382 Checking the front brake lever free play The brake lever free play must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. The brake lever should have no free play as shown. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could lose braking ability, which could lead to an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD After servicing: G Make sure the brakes operate smoothly and that there is no free play. G Make sure the brakes do not drag. G Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All air must be bled from the brake system. Replacement of brake components requires professional knowledge. These procedures should be performed by a Yamaha dealer. EBU24562 8 1. Brake lever free play EWB02460 Adjusting the brake pedal position, free play and the rear brake lever free play WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating with improperly serviced or adjusted brakes. The brake pedal position and free play and the brake lever free play must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. G TIP Always perform this maintenance completely in the following order whenever adjusting the rear brake. 8-29

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EBU24382
Checking the front brake lever free play
The brake lever free play must be checked at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. The brake lever should have no
free play as shown. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
WARNING
EWB02460
EBU24562
Adjusting the brake pedal position,
free play and the rear brake lever free
play
The brake pedal position and free play and the
brake lever free play must be checked and, if nec-
essary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
TIP
●
Always perform this maintenance completely in
the following order whenever adjusting the rear
brake.
1.
Brake lever free play
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which could
lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
After servicing:
●
Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that there is no free play.
●
Make sure the brakes do not drag.
●
Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All
air must be bled from the brake system.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.