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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4The condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpect-
edly, even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leak-
age or loss of tire air pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important, in addition to a thor-
ough visual inspection, to check the following points before each ride.
EAU03439
Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel•Check fuel level in fuel tank.
•Refuel if necessary.
•Check fuel line for leakage.3-7–3-9
2-stroke engine oil•Check oil level in oil tank.
•If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
•Check vehicle for oil leakage.3-10
Transmission oil•Check oil level in transmission case.
•If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.6-8–6-10
Coolant•Check coolant level in reservoir.
•If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
•Check cooling system for leakage.6-10–6-13
Front brake•Check operation.
•If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
•Check lever free play.
•Adjust if necessary.
•Check fluid level in reservoir.
•If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
•Check hydraulic system for leakage.3-7, 6-21, 6-23–6-24
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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*Tires•Check tread depth and for damage.
•Replace if necessary.
•Check air pressure.
•Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
10*Wheel bearings•Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
11*Swingarm•Check operation and for excessive play.√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24,000 km
12 Drive chain•Check chain slack.
•Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
•Clean and lubricate.Every 1,000 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain.
13*Steering bearings•Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24,000 km
14*Chassis fasteners•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.√√√√ √
15 Sidestand•Check operation.
•Lubricate.√√√√ √
16*Sidestand switch•Check operation.√√√√√ √
17*Front fork•Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
18*Shock absorber
assembly•Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
19*Carburetor•Check starter (choke) operation.
•Adjust engine idling speed.√√√√√ √
20*Autolube pump•Check operation.
•Bleed if necessary.√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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