Maintenance
2 Check the tension of the steering wires by squeezing them together by the arrows as illustrated. It should be possible to push them together so that the distance between them is half as much, without using unnecessary force.
Adjusting the parking brake Rider 175 AWD
Check that the parking brake is adjusted correctly by placing the machine on a slope with the front and rear axles disengaged. Apply and lock the parking brake. When the machine does not stand still, the parking brake should be adjusted according to the following. 1 Remove the left-hand wing cover.
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If necessary, the wires can be adjusted by tightening the adjuster nuts on each side of the steering collar. Do not over tighten the cables; they should only be drawn in towards the steering collar. Hold the cable, for example using an adjustable wrench, so that it does not twist. If the adjustment is only made on one side, the middle position of the steering will be affected. Check the wire tension on completion of the adjustment as per item 2. 2 Loosen the locking nuts (1).
Adjusting the parking brake Rider 175
The parking brake is adjusted as follows: 3 4 5 6 Tension the cable using the adjuster screw (2) until the play in the cable is taken up. Tighten the locking nuts (1). The brake should be checked again after adjustment Assemble the left-hand wing cover.
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Loosen the locking nuts (1). Tension the cable using the adjuster screw (2) until the play in the cable is taken up. Tighten the locking nuts (1) after adjustment. The parking brake should be checked again after the adjustment has been made. WARNING! A poorly adjusted parking brake can result in reduced braking ability.
Checking and adjusting of throttle wire
The throttle cable may need to be adjusted, if the engine does not respond as it should when accelerating, if it produces black smoke or maximum revs are not reached. If doubts arise, contact your service representative. 1 Loosen the clamping screw for the cable�s outer casing and move the throttle to the full throttle position.
