13/BRAKE
SYSTEM
a9
(all
EXC
models)
- Push the hand brake
to
the handlebar and check free
travel
•.
I
Free
travel of hand brake lever I
~
3 mm
(~0.12
in)
•
If
the free travel does not meet specifications:
- Adjust the free travel
of
the hand brake lever. (or
p.
89)
Adjustinl
the
basic
pDSition
of
the
hind
brake
lever
(XC-W
SIX
DAYS)
- Check the free travel
of
the hand brake lever. (or
p.
88)
- Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever
to
your hand size
by
turning adjust-
ing screw
O.
•
Info
I Turn the adjusting screw clockwise
to
increase the distance between the
hand brake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise
to
decrease the distance between
the hand brake lever and the handlebar.
The range
of
adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw
by
hand only, and do not apply any force.
00 not make any adjustments while riding!
AdJustlnl
frill
!ravil
of
hind
brakl
Ilvlr
all
EXC
modlls)
- Check the free travel
of
the hand brake lever. (or
p.
88)
- Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever with adjusting
screw
•.
•
Info
I Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to reduce free travel. The pressure
point moves
away
from the handlebar.
Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise
to
increase free travel. The
pressure point moves towards the handlebar.
The range
of
adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw
by
hand only, and do not apply any force.
00 not make any adjustments while riding!
Chackinl
tha
braka
nuid
laval
of
tha
front
braka
Warning
Danl"
01
accidents
Failure of the brake system.
-
If
the brake fluid level falls below the
MIN
mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding.
Warning
Danier
01
accidents
Reduced braking effect caused
by
old brake fluid.
- Change the brake fluid
of
the front and rear brake according
to
the service schedule.
-
Move
the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar
to
a horizontal position.
- Check the brake fluid level in viewer
•.
•
If
the brake
fluid
is below the
MIN
mark:
- Add front brake fluid.
(or
p.
90)
13/BRAKE
SYSTEM
a9
(all
EXC
models)
- Push the hand brake
to
the handlebar and check free
travel
•.
I
Free
travel of hand brake lever I
~
3 mm
(~0.12
in)
•
If
the free travel does not meet specifications:
- Adjust the free travel
of
the hand brake lever. (or
p.
89)
Adjustinl
the
basic
pDSition
of
the
hind
brake
lever
(XC-W
SIX
DAYS)
- Check the free travel
of
the hand brake lever. (or
p.
88)
- Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever
to
your hand size
by
turning adjust-
ing screw
O.
•
Info
I Turn the adjusting screw clockwise
to
increase the distance between the
hand brake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise
to
decrease the distance between
the hand brake lever and the handlebar.
The range
of
adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw
by
hand only, and do not apply any force.
00 not make any adjustments while riding!
AdJustlnl
frill
!ravil
of
hind
brakl
Ilvlr
all
EXC
modlls)
- Check the free travel
of
the hand brake lever. (or
p.
88)
- Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever with adjusting
screw
•.
•
Info
I Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to reduce free travel. The pressure
point moves
away
from the handlebar.
Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise
to
increase free travel. The
pressure point moves towards the handlebar.
The range
of
adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw
by
hand only, and do not apply any force.
00 not make any adjustments while riding!
Chackinl
tha
braka
nuid
laval
of
tha
front
braka
Warning
Danl"
01
accidents
Failure of the brake system.
-
If
the brake fluid level falls below the
MIN
mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding.
Warning
Danier
01
accidents
Reduced braking effect caused
by
old brake fluid.
- Change the brake fluid
of
the front and rear brake according
to
the service schedule.
-
Move
the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar
to
a horizontal position.
- Check the brake fluid level in viewer
•.
•
If
the brake
fluid
is below the
MIN
mark:
- Add front brake fluid.
(or
p.
90)