Yamaha CS50 User Manual

CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTMENT THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER/
ADJUSTMEN THE REAR BRAKE LEVER/
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS
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CHASSIS
ADJUSTMENT THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER
1. Check:
• free play of the front brake lever a .
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WARNING
The soft or spongy feeling of the brake lever
may indicate the presence of air in the
brake system. This air should be extracted
by bleeding the brake system before using
the vehicle. Air in the system will reduce the
braking capacity and may cause loss of
control and accidents. Inspect and bleed
the system if it is necessary.
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ADJUSTMENT THE REAR BRAKE LEVER
1. Check.
• free play of rear brake lever a
Outside specified value

Adjust
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Steps for adjusting the free play of the rear
brake lever:
• Turn the adjuster  inwards  or outwards
 until the correct free play is obtained.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS
1. Inspect:
• brake pads.
Wear indicator  almost contacts with the
brake disc . Replace the set of brake
pads.
See “CHANGE OF BRAKE PADS” section
in chapter 7.
a
a
Brake lever free play (at the end of
the brake lever)
2 ~ 5 mm
Brake lever free play (at the end of
the brake lever)
5 ~ 10 mm

Yamaha CS50 Specifications

General

Fuel Capacity	4.5 liters
Fuel System	Carburetor
Cooling	Air-cooled
Transmission	Automatic
Starting System	Kick start
Brakes	Drum brakes (front and rear)