Maintenance and Adjustment
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CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES AND BRAKE
LINES
1. Remove the Driver’s, passenger’s seat.
2. Lift up the hood.
3. Lift up the cargo bed.
Inspect the Front Brake hoses (1) and the Rear
Brake Hoses (2). Look for cracks, wear, or
damage. Look for fluid leaks.
Note:
Apply pressure to the brake pedal while
inspecting for leaks.
BRAKE
SYSTEM
Warning:
Bleed the brake system if:
• The system has been
disassembled.
• A brake hose or brake line
has been loosened or
removed.
• The brake fluid has been
very low.
• The brake operation has
been faulty.
A loss of braking performance
may occur if the brake system is
not properly bled.
Bleeding Procedure
1. Add the proper brake fluid
to the reservoir.
2. Install the diaphragm. Be
careful not to spill any fluid
or allow the reservoir to
overflow.
3. Connect the clear plastic
hose (1) tightly to the caliper
bleed screw (2).
F Front
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