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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
INITIAL EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE 1 3 6 6 1
month months months months year
Transmission9Replace oil.2 222
9Check condition.
Spark plug9Adjust gap and clean.22222
9Replace if necessary.
Air filter9Clean. Every 20 ~ 40 hours.
9Replace if necessary. (More often in wet or dusty areas)
* Carburetor9Check idle speed / starter operation.
2222
9Adjust if necessary.
* Crankcase breather9Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
222
system9Replace if necessary.
9Check for leakage.
* Exhaust system9Retighten if necessary.222
9Replace gasket if necessary.
* Fuel line9Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
222
9Replace if necessary.
Throttle operation9Inspect and adjust free play if necessary.22222
Front brake operaion9Inspect and adjust free play if necessary.22222
* Front brake shoes9Check wear limit.
22
9Replace if necessary.
* Rear brake pads9Check pad wear.
222
9Replace if necessary.
* Clutch9Inspect free play and operation.
2 222
9Replace if necessary.
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Front brake shoe inspection
A wear indicator is provided on the front brake.
This indicator allows checking of brake shoe
wear without disassembling the brake.
Apply the front brake and check the position of
the indicator.
If the indicator reaches the wear limit line, ask a
Yamaha dealer to replace the shoes as a set.
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Rear brake pad inspection
A wear indicator is provided on each brake pad.
This indicator allows checking of brake pad wear
without disassembling the brake. Apply the
brake and inspect the wear indicator. If the
brake pads are worn to the wear limit, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the pads.
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1. Wear limit 2. Wear indicator1. Limite d’usure 2. Indicateur d’usure1. Límite de desgaste 2. Inidcador de desgaste
1. Wear indicator a. Wear limit 1.0 mm
1. Indicateur d’usure a. Limite d’usure 1,0 mm1. Inidcador de desgaste a. Límite de desgaste 1,0 mm Front
AvantDelantero
RearArrièreTrasero
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a’
a = a’
1. Equalizer 2. Cable joint1.Égaliseur 2. Raccord de câble1. Ecualizador 2. Conexión del cable
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Front brake lever free play adjustment
NOTE:
Before adjusting the brake, inspect the front
brake shoes.
The front brake lever free play should be adjust-
ed to 3 ~ 5 mm at the brake lever pivot. If the
free play is incorrect, adjust as follows:
1. Loosen the locknut and fully turn in the
adjusting bolt at the front brake lever.
2. Make sure the cable joint in the equalizer is
straight when the brake is applied. If not,
turn the adjusting nuts at the front wheel
hubs until the cable joint becomes straight.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt at the brake lever
until specified free play is obtained.
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1. Adjusting bolt 2. Locknut a. Free play1. Boulon de réglage 2. Contre-écrou a. Jeu1. Perno de ajuste 2. Contratuerca a. Juego libre
Specified free play: 3 ~ 5 mm
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4. Tighten the locknut.
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Operating with improperly serviced or
adjusted brakes could cause loss of braking
ability, which could lead to an accident.
After servicing:
8Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the free play is correct.
8Make sure the brakes do not drag.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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1. Adjusting nut1.Écrou de réglage1. Tuerca de ajuste
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Parking brake adjustment
Parking brake adjustment may be required if the
parking brake does not hold properly.
1. Loosen the locknut of the parking brake
cable.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt until there is little or
no free play.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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Operating with improperly adjusted brakes
could cause the brakes to malfunction
resulting in reduced braking performance.
This could increase the chance of a collision
or accident.
After adjusting the parking brake, block the
rear of the machine off the ground and spin
the rear wheels. Check to make sure there is
no brake drag. If brake drag is noticed, per-
form the adjustment again.
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1. Adjusting bolt 2. Locknut1. Boulon de réglage 2. Contre-écrou1. Perno de ajuste 2. Contratuerca
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Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes on just
before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust
the brake light switch as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear
brake light switch in place. To make the brake
light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in
direction a. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction b.
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1. Rear brake light switch1. Contacteur de feu stop sur frein arrière1. Interruptor de la luz de freno trasero
2. Adjusting nut
2.Écrou de réglage2. Tuerca de ajuste
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Brake and shift pedal/brake and clutch lever
lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts of each lever and
pedal.
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Upper arm and lower arm pivot lubrication
Lubricate the upper arm pivot and the lower arm
pivot.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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Tail/brake light bulb replacement
1. Remove the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Remove the defective bulb from the bulb
holder by pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install a new bulb in the bulb holder by
pushing it inward and turning it clockwise.
4. Install the bulb holder (together with the
bulb).
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1. Bulb holder1. Fixation d’ampoule1. Portabombillas
1. Bulb holder 2. Bulb
1. Fixation d’ampoule 2. Ampoule
1. Portabombillas 2. Bombilla
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