FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the ins-
pection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
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Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment dama-
ge. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures pro-
vided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
WARNING
ITEM
CHECKS
PAGE
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Fuel
• Refuel if necessary.
3-8
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in engine.
Engine oil
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
6-8
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Final transmission oil
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
6-11
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
6-12
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Front brake
• Replace if necessary.
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• 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.
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• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
