Yamaha Star XV1900AE 2013, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Checkin g the b rake an d
clutch flui d levels
Before riding, check that the brake and
clutch fluids are above the minimum
level marks. Check the brake and
clutch fluid levels with the tops of the
reservoirs level. Replenish the brake
and clutch fluids if necessary.
Front b rake
Rear b rake
Clutch
TIP
The rear brake fluid reservoir is located
under the rider seat. (See page 4-15.)
WARNING
EWA16001
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of
b rakin g a b ility or clutch oper-
ation. O b serve these precautions:

Insufficient b rake or clutch flui d
may allow air to enter the b rake
or clutch system, re d ucin g
b rakin g or clutch performance.

Clean the filler caps b efore re-
movin g . Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container.

Use only the specifie d b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bb er seals
may d eteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.

Refill with the same type of
b rake flui d . A dd in g a b rake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.

Be careful that water d oes not
enter the b rake or clutch flui d
reservoir when refillin g . Water
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
Specifie d b rake an d clutch flui d :
DOT 4 brake fluid
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