2003 YAMAHA BLASTER 200 brake pads

5-7
Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of
the pipe joints or brake fluid reservoirs. Apply
the brakes firmly for one minute. If there is any
leakage, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out
to make sure they are working properly. If the
brakes do not provide proper braking perfor-
mance, inspect the brake pads for wear. (See
page 8-59.)
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Always check the brakes at the start of every
ride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any prob-
lem with the brakes or you could lose braking
ability, which could lead to an accident. If a
problem cannot be corrected by the adjust-
ment procedures provided in this manual,
have a Yamaha dealer check for the cause.
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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 system9Tighten 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 and rear9Check operation/fluid leakage/see NOTE Page 8-9.
22222
brake operation9Correct if necessary.
* Front and rear9Check pad wear.
222
brake pads9Replace if necessary.
* Clutch9Inspect free play and operation.
2 222
9Replace if necessary.
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LOWERq
LOWER1
1. Minimum level mark 1. Repère de niveau minimum 1. Marca de mínimo 1. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau minimum 1. Marca de mínimo Front
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RearArrièreTrasero
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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Brake fluid level check
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter the
brake system, possibly causing the brakes to
become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above
the minimum level mark and replenish if neces-
sary. A low brake fluid level may indicate worn
brake pads and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake system for
leakage.
Observe these precautions:
8When checking the fluid level, make sure
the top of the brake fluid reservoir is level by
turning the handlebars.
8Use only the designated quality brake fluid.
Otherwise, the rubber seals may deterio-
rate, causing leakage and poor brake per-
formance.
8-55
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Front brake pad inspection
Inspect the brake pads for damage and wear. If
the thickness is less than the specified value,
have a Yamaha dealer replace the pads.
NOTE:
The wheels need to be removed to inspect the
brake pads. See page 8-87 for removal proce-
dures.
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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.
a
1
1
a. Wear limit 1 mma. Limite d’usure 1 mma. Límite de desgaste 1 mm
1. Wear indicator
1. Indicateur d’usure1. Inidcador de desgasteFront
AvantDelantero
RearArrièreTrasero
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