2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 122

2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual

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120 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Parking Brake The parking brake needs proper tension on the cable to hold the vehicle from rolling while parked. In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, check the cable tension as follows. it moves more than 2 mm (0.08 in.), adjust the • If cable tension as follows. j A. Adjusting nut B. Locknut A. B. C. D. Parking Brake Lever Parking Brake Outer Cable Rubber Cover (Removed) Check movement here. the locknut and turn the adjusting nut until • Release movement becomes less than 2 mm (0.08 in.). • Tighten the locknut. NOTE żMake sure the parking brake lever flips to either position without difficulties. and remove the rubber cover. • Pull the brake lever to the "PARK OFF" position. • Flip the outer cable, pull it and check if the • Holding cable adjuster end moves more than 2 mm( 0.08 in.).

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120
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
Parking Brake
The parking brake needs proper tension on the
cable to hold the vehicle from rolling while parked.
In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart,
check the cable tension as follows.
A. Parking Brake Lever
B. Parking Brake Outer Cable
C. Rubber Cover (Removed)
D. Check movement here.
Pull and remove the rubber cover.
Flip the brake lever to the “PARK OFF” position.
Holding the outer cable, pull it and check if the
cable adjuster end moves more than 2 mm( 0.08
in.).
If it moves more than 2 mm (0.08 in.), adjust the
cable tension as follows.
A. Adjusting nut
B. Locknut
Release the locknut and turn the adjusting nut until
movement becomes less than 2 mm (0.08 in.).
Tighten the locknut.
NOTE
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Make sure the parking brake lever flips to either
position without difficulties.