2002 Yamaha Motorsports Kodiak 400 Auto. 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 151

2002 Yamaha Motorsports Kodiak 400 Auto. 4x4 Manual

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EBU00885 l WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating with improperly serviced or adjusted brake. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could lose braking ability, which could lead to an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD After servicing: G Make sure the brakes operate smoothly and that the free play is correct. G Make sure the brakes do not drag. G All air must be bled from the brake system. Replacement of brake components requires professional knowledge. These procedures should be performed by a Yamaha dealer. Adjusting the rear brake light switch The rear brake light switch, which is activated by the brake pedal and brake levers, is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on just before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust the brake light switch as follows. 1. Remove panel B. (See page 8-8 for panel removal and installation procedures.) 2. Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear brake light switch in place. To make the brake light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in direction a. To make the brake light come on later, turn the adjusting nut in direction b. 8-42 1. Rear brake light switch 2. Adjusting nut

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EBU00885
Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is activated
by the brake pedal and brake levers, is prop-
erly adjusted when the brake light comes on
just before braking takes effect. If necessary,
adjust the brake light switch as follows.
1.
Remove panel B. (See page 8-8 for pan-
el removal and installation procedures.)
2.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the
rear brake light switch in place. To make
the brake light come on earlier, turn the
adjusting nut in direction
a
. To make the
brake light come on later, turn the adjust-
ing nut in direction
b
.
1.
Rear brake light switch
2.
Adjusting nut
WARNING
l
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating with improperly serviced or
adjusted brake.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which
could lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
After servicing:
Make sure the brakes operate
smoothly and that the free play is
correct.
Make sure the brakes do not drag.
All air must be bled from the brake
system.
Replacement of brake components re-
quires professional knowledge. These
procedures should be performed by a
Yamaha dealer.