Yamaha XP500, Service Manual

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for the mechanic. Comprehensive
explanations of all installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair and check procedures are
laid out with the individual steps in sequential order.
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The manual is divided into chapters. An abbreviation and symbol in the upper right corner of
each page indicate the current chapter.
Refer to “SYMBOLS”.
2
Each chapter is divided into sections. The current section title is shown at the top of each page,
except in Chapter 3 (“PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS”), where the sub-section
title(s) appears.
3
Sub-section titles appear in smaller print than the section title.
4
To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams at the start of
each removal and disassembly section.
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Numbers are given in the order of the jobs in the exploded diagram. A circled number indicates a
disassembly step.
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Symbols indicate parts to be lubricated or replaced.
Refer to “SYMBOLS”.
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A job instruction chart accompanies the exploded diagram, providing the order of jobs, names of
parts, notes in jobs, etc.
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Jobs requiring more information (such as special tools and technical data) are described sequen-
tially.
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