2015 Kawasaki MULE PRO-FXT EPS CAMO Owners Manual - Page 130

2015 Kawasaki MULE PRO-FXT EPS CAMO Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 129 Excessive slippage will accelerate belt wear and lead to failure. Recognize these symptoms of excessive belt slippage. If excessive slippage occurs, do not continue to drive the vehicle until all damaged components are repaired. Smell of burning rubber. Visible white smoke. Sluggish initial acceleration or loss of power. Engine rpm is higher for the same vehicle speed. Engine vibration. Indications of Excessive Belt Slippage Brakes The vehicle is equipped with hydraulically activated disc brakes on all four wheels. Brake Pedal In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, check the brake pedal free play. Before the brake pedal free play inspection, check that the brake pedal lever contacts with the stopper. Brake Pedal Free Play Inspection If a large amount of water accidentally has entered the CVT housing, it will cause drive belt slippage and loss of power. If this occurs, consult an authorized Kawasaki dealer. When Swamped • j A. Brake Pedal Lever B. Stopper • Depress the brake pedal lightly by hand.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Indications of Excessive Belt Slippage
Excessive slippage will accelerate belt wear and
lead to failure.
Recognize these symptoms of ex-
cessive belt slippage. If excessive slippage occurs,
do not continue to drive the vehicle until all damaged
components are repaired.
Smell of burning rubber.
Visible white smoke.
Sluggish initial acceleration or loss of power.
Engine rpm is higher for the same vehicle speed.
Engine vibration.
When Swamped
If a large amount of water accidentally has entered
the CVT housing, it will cause drive belt slippage and
loss of power. If this occurs, consult an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
Brakes
The vehicle is equipped with hydraulically acti-
vated disc brakes on all four wheels.
Brake Pedal
Brake Pedal Free Play Inspection
In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance
Chart, check the brake pedal free play.
Before the brake pedal free play inspection, check
that the brake pedal lever contacts with the stop-
per.
A. Brake Pedal Lever
B. Stopper
Depress the brake pedal lightly by hand.