5EBU19700Front and rear brakesBrake lever and brake pedal Check that there is no free play in the brake le-ver. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealercheck the brake system. Check for correct brake pedal height. (See page8-24.) If the pedal height is incorrect, have aYamaha dealer adjust it. Check the operation of the lever and pedal. Theyshould move smoothly and there should be afirm feeling when the brakes are applied. If not,have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system.Brake fluid levelCheck the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.(See page 8-22.)Brake fluid leakageCheck to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of thepipe joints or brake fluid reservoirs. Apply thebrakes firmly for one minute. If there is any leak-age, have a Yamaha dealer check the brake sys-tem.Brake operationTest the brakes at slow speed after starting out tomake sure they are working properly. If the brakesdo not provide proper braking performance, checkthe brake pads for wear. (See page 8-21.)WARNINGEWB00540Recommended brake fluid:DOT 4POTENTIAL HAZARDRiding with improperly operating brakes.WHAT CAN HAPPENYou could lose braking ability, which couldlead to an accident.HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARDAlways check the brakes at the start of everyride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any prob-U5YT14E0.book Page 5 Monday, April 10, 2006 11:49 AM
