2002 YAMAHA BLASTER 200 brakes

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Parking brake adjustment
Parking brake adjustment may be required if the
parking brake does not hold properly.
1. Loosen the locknut of the parking brake
cable.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt until there is little or
no free play.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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Operating with improperly adjusted brakes
could cause the brakes to malfunction
resulting in reduced braking performance.
This could increase the chance of a collision
or accident.
After adjusting the parking brake, block the
rear of the machine off the ground and spin
the rear wheels. Check to make sure there is
no brake drag. If brake drag is noticed, per-
form the adjustment again.
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Excessive water pressure may cause water
seepage and deterioration of wheel bearings,
brakes, transmission seals and electrical
devices. Many expensive repair bills have
resulted from improper high pressure deter-
gent applications such as those available in
coin-operated car washers.
4. Once the majority of the dirt has been hosed
off, wash all surfaces with warm water and
mild, detergent-type soap. An old tooth-
brush or bottle brush is handy for hard-to-
get-at places.
5. Rinse the machine off immediately with
clean water and dry all surfaces with a
chamois, clean towel or soft absorbent
cloth.
6. Dry the chain and lubricate it to prevent rust.
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7. Clean the seat with a vinyl upholstery clean-
er to keep the cover pliable and glossy.
8. Automotive type wax may be applied to all
painted and chrome plated surfaces. Avoid
combination cleaner-waxes. Many contain
abrasives which may mar the paint or pro-
tective finish.
When finished, start the engine and let it idle for
several minutes.
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Wet brakes may have reduced stopping abili-
ty, increasing the chance of an accident.
Test the brakes after washing. Apply the
brakes several times at slow speeds to let
friction dry out the linings.
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