8. Turn in the adjusting bolt at the rear brake cal-
iper until it feels tight, then turn it out 1/8 turn
and tighten its locknut to the specified torque.
NOTICE: When tightening the locknut,
hold the adjusting bolt with a wrench so
that it does not turn together with the lock-
nut.
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Tightening torque:
Locknut (rear brake caliper):
16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
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WARNING
Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause the brakes to malfunc-
tion,
resulting
performance. This could increase the chance
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of a collision or accident. After adjusting the
parking brake free play, block the rear of the
ATV off the ground and spin the rear wheels.
Check to make sure there is no brake drag. If
brake drag is noticed, perform the adjustment
again.
in
reduced
braking
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Brake light switches
The brake light, which is activated by the brake
pedal and brake lever, should come on just before
braking takes effect.
The brake light switch for the brake pedal can be
adjusted as follows, but the front brake light
switch should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjusting nut while
holding the brake light switch in place. To make
the brake light come on earlier, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (a). To make the brake light come
on later, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
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1
2
(a)
(b)