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Adjusting the brake pedal height and
free play, and the rear brake lever free
play
The brake pedal height and free play, and the
brake lever free play must be checked and, if nec-
essary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
TIP
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Always perform this maintenance completely in
the following order whenever adjusting the rear
brake.
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Before adjusting the brake pedal height and free
play, and the brake lever free play, check the
rear brake shoes for wear.
1.
Adjusting the brake pedal height
The top of the brake pedal should be posi-
tioned 43.0–53.0 mm (1.69–2.09 in) above
the top of the footboard bracket. If the height
is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
a. Remove the footboard. (See “Engine oil”
on page 8-11 for removal and installation
procedures.)
b. Loosen the locknuts at the brake pedal.
c. Turn the brake pedal height adjusting bolt
at the brake pedal in direction (a) to raise
the brake pedal, and in direction (b) to low-
er it.
d. Tighten the locknuts at the brake pedal.
2.
Adjusting the brake pedal free play
1. Locknut
2. Brake pedal height adjusting bolt
3. Brake pedal height
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