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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ............ 6-2
Checking the spark plug ......................................... 6-5
Final transmission oil .............................................. 6-6
Cleaning the air filter element ................................. 6-7
Adjusting the carburetor .......................................... 6-8
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ....................... 6-8
Tires ........................................................................ 6-9
Cast wheels .......................................................... 6-11
Adjusting the front brake lever free play ............... 6-11
Adjusting the rear brake lever free play ................ 6-11
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ............................................ 6-12
Checking the brake fluid level ............................... 6-13
Changing the brake fluid ....................................... 6-14
Checking and lubricating the cables ..................... 6-14
6 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable .............................................................. 6-15
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ........... 6-15
Checking and lubricating the centerstand ............. 6-15
Checking the front fork .......................................... 6-16
Checking the steering ........................................... 6-16
Checking the wheel bearings ................................ 6-17
Battery ................................................................... 6-17
Replacing the fuse ................................................ 6-19
Replacing a headlight bulb .................................... 6-20
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb .................. 6-21
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb or
the tail/brake light bulb .......................................... 6-21
Troubleshooting .................................................... 6-21
Troubleshooting chart ........................................... 6-22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
62. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the
steering.
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Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. If there is play in the
wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.
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6-171. Panel A
2. Fuse
3. Battery
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Battery
A poorly maintained battery will corrode
and discharge quickly. The electrolyte
level, battery lead connections and
breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
