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   4.6A Slacken locknut (a) and adjust pedal height with screwdriver at (b)

   To check the rear brake linings, press the brake pedal firmly and look at the indicator on the brake backplate (see illustration). If the pointer on the brake arm aligns with the reference mark on the brake backplate the brake shoes must be renewed.

6. Refer to Chapter 7 for details of brake shoe renewal.

4.1A Measure brake pedal freeplay at the pedal tip

Rear brake pedal position

and freeplay (R and T models) J^

- check and adjustment ^

Pedal freeplay check and adjustment

1. Apply the rear brake and compare the pedal travel with the measurement listed in this Chapter's Specifications (see illustration). If adjustment is necessary, turn the adjuster at the rear end of the brake rod (see illustration).

2. Apply the brake several times and ensure that the wheel turns freely without the brake binding when the brake pedal is released.

3. Make sure that the cut-out on the adjusting nut is properly seated on the brake arm trunnion after making adjustment.

4. If necessary, adjust the brake light switch (see Section 9).

Pedal height adjustment

5. It is important that the brake pedal is positioned correctly in relation to the footrest so that the brake can be engaged quickly and easily without excessive foot movement. Pedal position is largely a matter of personal preference and once set up should not need subsequent alteration.

6. To adjust the position of the pedal, loosen the locknut on the adjusting bolt, turn the slotted end of the bolt with a screwdriver to set the pedal position and tighten the locknut (see illustrations).

4.1b Adjusting brake pedal freeplay

7 If the pedal height has been adjusted, recheck the pedal freeplay as described above.

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5 Clutch -

check and adjustment

1. Check that the clutch cable operates smoothly and easily.

2. If the clutch lever operation is heavy or stiff, remove the cable (see Chapter 2) and lubricate it (see Section 6). If the cable is still stiff, renew it. Install the lubricated or new cable (see Chapter 2).

3. With the cable operating smoothly, check that the clutch lever is correctly adjusted. Periodic adjustment is necessary to compensate for wear in the clutch plates and stretch in the cable. Check that the amount of cable freeplay at the clutch lever end is within the specifications listed at the beginning of the Chapter (see illustration).

4. If adjustment is required, loosen the adjuster lockring at the lever and turn the adjuster in or out until the required amount of freeplay is obtained (see illustration). To increase freeplay, turn the adjuster clockwise. To reduce freeplay, turn the adjuster anti­clockwise. Tighten the locking ring securely.

5. If all the adjustment has been taken up at the lever, reset the lever adjuster to give the maximum amount of freeplay (ie screw it into the bracket), then set the correct amount of freeplay using the adjuster at the lower end of

1.6b Ensure locknut is tightened after making adjustment