Kawasaki WORKHORSE 250 (2003) [35/322] Periodic maintenance 2 15

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-15

Periodic Maintenance Procedures

Brakes

Front Brake Adjustment

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Loosen the locknut [A] at the brake lever [B] and turn in

the adjuster [C] as far as it will go to make the brake lever

loose.

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Turn each adjuster [A] at both l ower ends of the cable so

that each brake cam lever [B] will have 2 ∼ 3 mm (0.08 ∼

0.12 in.) [C] of free play.

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Turn the adjuster [A] at the brake lever until the brake lever

has the specified amount of free play [B].

Front Brake Lever Free Play

Standard: 1 ∼ 2 mm (0.04 ∼ 0.08 in.)

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Tighten the locknut [C].

NOTE

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Once the adjustment has been made following the

above procedures, ordinarily adjust the free play by

using the adjusters at both lower ends of the cable.

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Make sure that the equalizer [A] is lifted parallel to the

bottom of the case [B] when brake lever is pulled in to

prevent the brakes from pulling to either side.