2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Owners Manual - Page 153

2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 151 should be replaced in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Replacement should be done by an authorized Kawasaki Dealer. adjust the pedal free play, turn the adjuster at • To the rear end of the brake cable. Brake Pedal Position Adjustment WARNING HAZARD Incorrect adjustment of the brake pedal and/or brake lever free play. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can cause brake damage or malfunction and result in an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always maintain proper pedal and/or lever free play. adjust the pedal position, loosen the locknut, • To turn the adjusting bolt, and make the bolt length at 4 a 6 mm (0.16 a 0.24 in.), and then tighten the locknut. Now adjust the brake pedal free play. j A. Adjusting Bolt B. Locknut C. 4 a 6 mm (0.16 a 0.24 in.) Brake Pedal Free Play Adjustment the parking brake. • Release Measure the distance the brake pedal moves be• fore the brake starts to take hold. Pedal free play should be 15 a 25 mm (0.6 a 1.0 in.). A. Brake Pedal B. 15 a 25 mm (0.6 a 1.0 in.)

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
151
j
should be replaced in accordance with the Periodic
Maintenance Chart.
Replacement should be done
by an authorized Kawasaki Dealer.
Brake Pedal Position Adjustment
To adjust the pedal position, loosen the locknut,
turn the adjusting bolt, and make the bolt length
at 4
°
6 mm (0.16
°
0.24 in.), and then tighten the
locknut. Now adjust the brake pedal free play.
A. Adjusting Bolt
B. Locknut
C. 4
°
6 mm (0.16
°
0.24 in.)
Brake Pedal Free Play Adjustment
Release the parking brake.
Measure the distance the brake pedal moves be-
fore the brake starts to take hold. Pedal free play
should be 15
°
25 mm (0.6
°
1.0 in.).
To adjust the pedal free play, turn the adjuster at
the rear end of the brake cable.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Incorrect
adjustment
of
the
brake
pedal
and/or brake lever free play.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Can cause brake damage or malfunction and
result in an accident.
H
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W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Always maintain proper pedal and/or lever
free play.
A. Brake Pedal
B. 15
°
25 mm (0.6
°
1.0 in.)