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          3. INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT                                   Mongoose/KXR 90/50


 Make sure the cut-out on the adjusting
   nut Is seated on the brake arm pin after
   making final free play adjustment.




                                                 Arm Pin            Adjusting Nut


 STEERING SYSTEM
 INSPECTION
 Place the machine on a level place.
 Check the steering column bushings and
 bearings:
 Move the handlebar up and down, and/or
 back and forth.
 Replace the steering column bushings and
 or bearings if excessive play



                                                            Tie-rod Ends
 Check the tie-rod ends
 Turn the handlebar to the left and/or right
 until it stops completely, then slightly move
 the handlebar from left to right.
 Replace the tie-rod ends if tie-rod end has
 any vertical play.




 Raise the front end of the machine so that
 there is no weight on the front wheels.
 Check ball joints and/or wheel bearings.
 Move the wheels lately back and froth.
 Replace the front arms and/or wheel
   bearings if excessive free play.




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