2005 YAMAHA VERSITY 300 check oil

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-15
63. Pull the sponge material out along
with the mesh sheet, clean it with
solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out.
4. Check the sponge material for
damage and replace it if neces-
sary.
5. Allow the sponge material to dry.
6. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
NOTE:The sponge material should be wet butnot dripping.
7. Insert the sponge material into the
air filter case.
8. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
Cleaning the V-belt case air filter el-
ement
1. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
2. Remove the V-belt case air filter
cover by removing the screws.3. Blow the dirt out of the air filter ele-
ment with compressed air as
shown.
4. Check the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment for damage and replace it if
necessary.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
3. Sponge material
4. Mesh sheet1
2 2
3
4
ZAUM0446
Recommended oil:
Foam air filter oilZAUM0447
1. V-belt case air filter cover
2. Screw
1. V-belt case air filter cover
2. V-belt case air filter element

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-21
6Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. 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:


When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the brake
fluid reservoir is level.


Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.


Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.


Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake fluid reservoir when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.


Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.


As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
EAUM1360
Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the brake
hose replaced every four years or
whenever it is damaged or leaking.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-22
6
EAU23100
Checking and lubricating the
cables The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING
EWA10720
Damage to the outer sheath may in-
terfere with proper cable operation
and will cause the inner cable to
rust. Replace a damaged cable as
soon as possible to prevent unsafeconditions.
EAU23110
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated or
replaced at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
EAU23170
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers The pivoting points of the front and rear
brake levers must be lubricated at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)ZAUM0061

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-23
6
EAU23210
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand The operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-to-
metal contact surfaces should be lubri-
cated if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10740
If the centerstand or sidestand does
not move up and down smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
EAU23271
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
WARNING
EWA10750
Securely support the vehicle so thatthere 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 vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
1. Sidestand
1. Centerstand
1
ZAUM0454
1
ZAUM0455
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
ZAUM0456

INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements, cleaning ............................. 6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ....................... 3-7
Anti-theft device housing ...................... 3-13
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-17BBattery .................................................. 6-25
Battery voltage/coolant temperature
gauge ................................................... 3-3
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-20
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-8
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-9
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-22
Braking ................................................... 5-2CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Carburetor,adjusting ............................. 6-16
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-11
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ............................................... 6-5DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-7
Display, multi-function ............................ 3-4EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
Engine stop switch.................................. 3-8
FFinal transmission oil.............................6-12
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking .............................................. 6-19
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, checking...............................6-23
Fuel ....................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-26HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-7
Hazard switch.......................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-27
High beam indicator light......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-15
Indicator lights .........................................3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-30
Low beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Luggage hook ....................................... 3-14MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-7Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2
SSafe-riding points .................................... 1-4
Safety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-11
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-14
Sidestand .............................................. 3-15
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-9
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-2
Starting off .............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-8
Steering, checking ................................ 6-24
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment .................. 3-12, 3-13TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing............................. 6-29
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-30
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-31
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-28
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-7