13/BRAKE SYSTEM
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13/BRAKE SYSTEM
16.1
Handbrake lever, parking brake
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The hand brake lever
is located on the right side of the handlebar and operates the
front wheel brakes.
The parking brake is combined with the handbrake lever so that the front wheels can
be blocked to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
To actuate the parking brake, pull the handbrake lever, push the locking pawl
down-
wards, and release the handbrake lever.
Possible states
• Handbrake lever in basic position
–
Front wheels not blocked.
• Handbrake lever pulled and latched
–
Front wheels blocked.
16.2
Checking free play of hand brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
Brake system failure.
–
If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake in the brake system. The front brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications.
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Push the hand brake lever forwards and check free play
.
Free play of hand brake lever
≥
3
mm (
≥
0.12
in)
» Wenn der Leerweg nicht mit der Vorgabe übereinstimmt:
–
Adjust the basic position of the handbrake lever. (
16.3
Adjusting basic position of handbrake lever
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Adjust the basic setting of the handbrake lever to your hand size by turning adjust-
ing screw
.
Info
Pull the brake lever forward and turn the adjusting screw.
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
handbrake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the handbrake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
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Check the free play of the hand brake lever. (