FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5
-2
5
Rear brake
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
7
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19
,
7
-2
0
Clutch
• Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
7
-1
7
,
7
-2
4
Throttle grip
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check cable free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and grip housing.
7
-1
4
,
7
-2
3
Control cables
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
7
-2
3
Drive chain
• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
7
-2
1
,
7
-2
2
Wheels and tires
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
7
-1
5
,
7
-1
7
Brake and shift pedals
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.
7
-2
4
Brake and clutch levers
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
7
-2
4
Sidestand
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.
7
-2
5
Chassis fasteners
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
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Instruments, lights, signals and
switches
• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
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