6-6ESU00091Brake1. Brake leverTest the brake at a low speed when starting out tomake sure that it is working properly. If the brakedoes not provide proper braking performance,inspect the brake for wear or brake fluid leakage.(See pages 8-19–8-20 for more details.)WARNING@ A soft, spongy feeling in the brake lever indicatesa failure in the brake system. Do not operate the snowmobile if you find anyproblems in the brake system. You could losebraking ability, which could lead to an accident.Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair thebrake system.@CAUTION:@Make sure that the brake lever end does not projectout over the handlebar end. This is to prevent brakelever damage when the snowmobile is placed on itsside.@2. Brake fluidCheck the brake fluid level. (See page 8-20.)Add fluid if necessary.1 Lower levelSpecified brake fluid: DOT 4
