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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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8 After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake
is working properly.
8 A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever 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 before operating the
machine. Air in the hydraulic
system will diminish the brak-
ing performance, which may
result in loss of control and an
accident.
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A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake pedal can indicate the pres-
ence of air in the hydraulic system.
If there is air in the hydraulic sys-
tem, have a Yamaha dealer bleed
the system before operating the
machine. Air in the hydraulic sys-
tem will diminish the braking per-
formance, which may result in loss
of control and an accident.
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Adjusting the brake pedal
position
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 10 mm
(0.39 in) below the top of the footrest
as shown. Periodically check the
brake pedal position and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.