For your safety – pre-operation checks
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EAU63440
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
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Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possi
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of an acci
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ent or equipment
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e. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin
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any pro
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lem. If a pro
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lem cannot
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y the proce
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ures provi
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in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte
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y a Yamaha
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ealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM
CHECKS
PAGE
Fuel
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank breather hose for obstructions, cracks
or damage, and check hose connection.
En
g
ine oil
• Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Front
b
rake
• Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
Rear
b
rake
• Check operation.
• Check pedal free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
Throttle
g
rip
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing.
Control ca
b
les
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
Drive chain
• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
Wheels an
d
tires
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
Shift pe
d
al
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Correct if necessary.
Brake pe
d
al
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.
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