FORYOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

Before using this vehicle, check the following points:

 

 

ITEM

CHECKS

PAGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel

• Check fuel level in fuel tank.

 

 

 

• Refuel if necessary.

3-5, 3-6

 

 

 

• Check fuel line for leakage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine oil

• Check oil level in engine.

 

 

 

• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.

6-10

 

 

 

• Check vehicle for oil leakage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Final transmission oil

• Check vehicle for oil leakage.

6-12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Check operation.

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.

 

 

 

Front brake

• Check brake pads for wear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Replace if necessary.

6-18 - 6-21

 

 

 

• Check fluid level in reservoir.

 

 

 

 

• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.

 

 

 

 

• Check hydraulic system for leakage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Check operation.

 

 

 

Rear brake

• Lubricate cable if necessary.

6-18, 6-19

 

 

• Check lever free play.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Adjust if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that operation is smooth.

 

 

 

Throttle grip

• Check cable free play.

6-15, 6-22

 

 

• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

grip housing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control cables

• Make sure that operation is smooth.

6-22

 

 

• Lubricate if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Check for damage.

 

 

 

Wheels and tires

• Check tire condition and tread depth.

6-16, 6-17

 

 

• Check air pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Correct if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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