6-30
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6 8Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking perfor-
mance.
8Be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
8As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
EAU03976
Changing the brake fluidBrake fluid, changingHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, have the oil seals of the master
cylinders and calipers as well as the
brake hoses replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are
damaged or leaking.
8Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
8Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
EAU02962
Checking and lubricating the
cablesCables, checking and lubricatingThe operation of all control cables
and the condition of the cables
should be checked before each ride,
and the cables and cable ends
should be lubricated if necessary. If a
cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check or replace it.
EW000112
wDamage to the outer sheath may
interfere with proper cable opera-
tion and will cause the inner cable
to rust. Replace a damaged cable
as soon as possible to prevent
unsafe conditions.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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6
CenterstandRecommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
EAU02939
Checking the front forkFront fork, checkingThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
EW000115
wSecurely support the scooter so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation
1. Place the scooter on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and
rebounds smoothly.
EC000098
cCIf any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
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INDEX
F
Final transmission oil ............................6-18
Front and rear brake lever free play,
adjusting ............................................6-27
Front fork, checking ..............................6-32
Fuel ......................................................3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......5-4
Fuel gauge .............................................3-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................3-13
Fuses, replacing ...................................6-36
H
Handlebar switches ..............................3-10
Dimmer switch ...................................3-10
Engine stop switch .............................3-12
Headlight variations ...........................3-11
Horn switch ........................................3-10
Pass switch ........................................3-10
Start switch ........................................3-12
Turn signal switch ..............................3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................6-37
I
Identification numbers ............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................3-21
Indicator lights ........................................3-2
High beam indicator light .....................3-2
Oil change indicator light .....................3-2
Turn signal indicator lights ...................3-2
K
Key identification number .......................9-1
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........6-41
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................3-1
Model label .............................................9-2
P
Parking ...................................................5-5
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .....................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list ..........................4-1
R
Rider seat .............................................3-16
Rider seat, adjusting .............................3-17
S
Safe-riding points ...................................1-2
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................3-19
Sidestand .............................................3-20
Spark plug, checking ............................6-12
Specifications .........................................8-1
Speedometer ..........................................3-3
Starting off ..............................................5-2
Starting the engine .................................5-1
Steering, checking ................................6-33
Storage ...................................................7-4
Storage compartments .........................3-17
A
Acceleration and deceleration ................5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements, cleaning .............................6-21
Air flow louver .......................................6-23
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .......................3-9
B
Battery ..................................................6-34
Battery cover removal ..........................6-34
Brake fluid level, checking ....................6-29
Brake fluid, changing ............................6-30
Brake lever, front ..................................3-12
Brake lever, rear ...................................3-13
Brake levers, lubricating .......................6-31
Braking ...................................................5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ..........6-30
Care ........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ................................3-15
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ...................................6-31
Conversion table ....................................8-5
Coolant .................................................6-19
Coolant temperature gauge ....................3-5
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing ...............................................6-6
E
Engine break-in ......................................5-4
Engine oil ..............................................6-14
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