Operation Manual

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10. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE RIDING
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF BRAKE FREE PLAY
INSPECTION: (Brake lever free play must be checked with the engine shut off.)
y Brake lever free play for front and rear wheels.
y When checking the hand-braking lever for front and rear wheels, its free play (the stroke of hand-braking
lever from no braking to initial braking) should be 10~20mm.
y It is abnormal if the feel is spongy when holding the hand-braking lever forcefully.
y Never attempt to adjust brakes unless you know what you are doing. Otherwise, have a properly trained
mechanic adjust brakes. Never operate the scooter if effective braking is questionable.
ADJUSTMENT:﹙Rear wheel drum type﹚
y The indentation of brake adjustment nut must be aligned with the pin. (see below figure)
y Turn the adjustment nut on brake arm of front
and rear wheels to adjust the free play of
hand-brake lever.
y Hold the hand-brake levers after adjusting with
both hands until there is effective brake feeling.
y Measure the free play with a rule.
10~20 mm
Pin
Adjustment nut
Adjustment nut
To increase
free play
To decrease
free play
CAUTION:
y Adjust the brake lever “Free Play” when the “Free
Play” is between 10~20 mm. Check to brake
indicators on both the front and rear wheels. If the
arrow on the brake arm is aligned with the “△”
mark on the brake panel, the brake lining has been
excessively warn and must be replaced
immediately.