Yamaha PW50K, Owner'S Manual

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Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment
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EAU23193
Checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the
centerstan d
The operation of the centerstand
should be checked before each ride,
and the pivots and metal-to-metal con-
tact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
EWA11302
If the centerstan d d oes not move up
an d d own smoothly, have a Yamaha
d ealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the centerstan d coul d contact the
g roun d an d d istract the operator, re-
sultin g in a possi b le loss of control.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con d ition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no
d an g er of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any d ama g e is foun d or the front
fork d oes not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen d e d lu b ricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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