5-3 Pre-Operation Checks
Recommended brake fluid: DOT
4
Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out
of the pipe joints or the brake fluid reservoir.
Apply the brakes firmly for one minute. If
there is any leakage, have the vehicle
inspected by a service center.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting
out to make sure they are working properly. If
the brakes do not provide proper braking
performance, inspect the brake system. (See
pages 8-30—8-35.)
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Driving w
ith improperly operating
brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which
could lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always check the brakes at the start of
every ride. Do not operate the vehicle if
you find any problem with the brakes. If
a problem cannot be corrected by the
adjustment procedures provided in this
manual, have the vehicle inspected by
a service center.
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