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Brake Systems
Although the brake systems have been adjusted at the
factory, the brakes should be checked for proper opera-
tion. The brakes must be maintained to be fully func-
tional.
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL BRAKE
1. With the engine off, compress the right-hand
(front) brake lever and attempt to move the ATV.
2. If the front wheels are locked, it is adjusted prop-
erly.
3. If the front wheels are not locked or if only one
wheel locks, adjustment is necessary.
CHECKING REAR WHEEL BRAKE
1. With the engine off, compress the left-hand (rear)
brake lever and engage the brake lever lock; then
attempt to move the ATV.
2. If the rear wheels are locked, it is serviceable.
3. If the rear wheels are not locked, bleed the brake
system or replace the pads as necessary.
ADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL BRAKE
1. Raise the ATV enough to allow the front wheels to
spin freely.
2. Loosen both jam nuts on the right-hand (front)
brake lever. Turn both cable adjusters counter-
clockwise until both front wheels do not spin
freely.
KM024B
3. Turn both cable adjusters in 1/4 turn increments
(clockwise) until the wheels spin with a very slight
amount of drag.
4. Lower ATV; then push it forward and compress
the brake lever.
5. If the front wheels lock evenly, adjustment is cor-
rect.
6. If the front wheels do not lock evenly, additional
adjustment is necessary.
7. Once proper adjustment is obtained, tighten the
jam nuts.
MEASURING/REPLACING BRAKE
SHOES/PADS
Removing Front Brake Shoes
1. Support the ATV on a support stand.
2. Remove both front wheels and account for the cap
screws.
3. Remove the cotter pins, castle nuts, and washers;
then remove the brake drums/wheel hubs.
4. Loosen the brake shoe return spring; then remove
the brake shoes.
MD2042
Removing Rear Brake Pads
1. Remove the two brake pad alignment pins (A);
then remove the mounting cap screws (B).
KM273A
2. Remove the caliper from the disc; then compress
the caliper holder and remove the brake pads.
! WARNING
After servicing components that are brake-related,
ALWAYS check and adjust brakes as necessary
before operating the ATV.
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