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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur dur-
ing operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look like
Yamaha parts, but they are often inferi-
or, have a shorter service life and can
lead to expensive repair bills.
8
. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-1
8
.)
EWA10660
WARNING
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of the
brake light.
EWA15141
WARNING
When checking the fuel sys
tem, do
n
ot smoke, and make
sure there are
no open flames
or sparks in the
area,
including
pilot lights from
water heaters
or furnaces.
Gasoline or gaso
line vapors can
ignite or ex
plode, causing severe
i
njury or
property damage.
WARNING
6. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See-
page 6-21.)
7. Tighten the axle nut to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
