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2. Clean:
Air filter element
Clean it with solvent.
NOTE:
After cleaning, remove the remaining solvent
by squeezing the element.
CAUTION:
Do not twist the element when squeezing
the element.
Leaving too much of solvent in the ele-
ment may result in poor starting.
3. Inspect: Air filter element
Damage → Replace.
4. Apply: Foam-air-filter oil or engine oil
To the element.
NOTE:
Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should be
wet but not dripping.
5. Install:
Air filter element
Air filter case cover
Air scoop (left)
Seat assembly
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn off the engine and
wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and hold it up on upright position by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
3. Remove: Oil filler cap 1
1
AIR FILTER CLEANING/
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
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4. Check:
Oil level
Oil level should be between maximum a
and minimum b marks.
Oil level is low → Add oil to proper level.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil settles before
inspecting the oil level.
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw
the dipstick into the oil tank. Insert the gauge
lightly.
(For USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
(Except for USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
Do not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD a or higher.
Do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II ” b or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
Recommended oil:
At –10 °C (14 °F) or higher È:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE/SF/SG motor
oil
At 5 °C (41 °F) or higher É:
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE
20W-40 type SE/SF/SG motor
oil
Recommended oil: Refer to the following chart for
selection of oils which are suited
to the atmospheric temperatures.
Recommended engine oil classifi-
cation:
API STANDARD: API “SE/SF/SG ” or higher grade
(Designed primarily for
motorcycles)
0 10 30 50 70
90110
130
-20 -10 010
20 30 40 50
È
É
˚C
˚
F
a
b
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
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INSPADJENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION/
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
5. Install:
Oil filler cap
6. Start the engine and let it warm up for sev-
eral minutes.
7. Turn off the engine and inspect the oil level once again.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil settles before
inspecting the oil level.
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and warm it up for severalminutes, and then turn off the engine and
wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and hold it on upright position by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
3. Place a suitable container under the engine.
4. Remove:
Oil filler cap 1
Drain bolt (with gasket) 2
Drain the crankcase of its oil.
5. Install: Gasket
Drain bolt
6. Fill: Crankcase
7. Install: Oil filler cap
8. Inspect: Engine (for oil leaks)
Oil level
Refer to “ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPEC-
TION ” section.
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change: 0.8 L (0.70 Imp qt, 0.85 US qt)
1
2
New
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
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INSPADJVALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT/
SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING (For USA)
6. Install:
Spark plug
Spark plug cap
Timing plug
Crankshaft end cover
NOTE:
Apply the engine oil on the O-ring.
T R..13 Nm (1.3 m · kg, 9.4 ft · lb)
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING (For USA)
WARNING
Be sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are
cool before cleaning the spark arrester.
Do not start the engine when cleaning the
exhaust system.
1. Remove: Bolts (spark arrester) 1
2. Remove:
Spark arrester 2
Pull the spark arrester out of the muffler.
3. Clean:
Spark arrester
Tap the spark arrester lightly, then use a
wire brush to remove any carbon depos-
its.
4. Install: Spark arrester
Insert the spark arrester into the muffler
and align the bolt holes.
Bolts (spark arrester)
1
2
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
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EC369002
DRIVE CHAIN INSPECTION
1. Remove:
Master link clip
Joint 1
Drive chain 2
2. Clean:
Drive chain
Place it in kerosene, and brush off as
much dirt as possible. Then remove the
chain from the kerosene and dry the
chain.
3. Measure:
Drive chain length (15 links) a
Out of specification → Replace.
Drive chain length (15 links):
: 194.3 mm (7.65 in)
4. Check:
Drive chain stiffness a
Clean and oil the chain and hold as illus-
trated.
Stiff → Replace drive chain.
5. Install:
Drive chain 1
Joint 2
Master link clip 3
CAUTION:
Be sure to install the master link clip to the
direction as shown.
a Turning direction
New
DRIVE CHAIN INSPECTION
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6. Lubricate:
Drive chain
Drive chain lubricant:
SAE 10W-30 motor oil or
suitable chain lubricants
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check: Drive chain slack a
In the center between the drive axle and
rear wheel axle.
Out of specification → Adjust.
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate the
rear wheel through several revolutions and
check the slack several times to find the tight-
est point. Check and/or adjust chain slack with
rear wheel in this “tight chain ” position.
Drive chain slack:
35 ~ 45 mm (1.38 ~ 1.77 in)
3. Adjust:
Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack adjustment steps:
Loosen the wheel axle nut 1 and locknuts
2 .
Adjust chain slack by turning the adjusters
3 .
To tighten → Turn adjuster 3 clockwise a.
To loosen → Turn adjuster 3 counter-
clockwise b and push wheel forward.
Turn each adjuster exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle alignment.
(There are marks c on each side of chain
puller alignment.)
1 b
c
a
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DRIVE CHAIN INSPECTION/
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
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INSPADJDRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT/
FRONT FORK INSPECTION/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
NOTE:
Turn the adjuster so that the chain is in line
with the sprocket, as viewed from the rear.
CAUTION:
Too small chain slack will overload the
engine and other vital parts; keep the
slack within the specified limits.
Tighten the wheel axle nut while pushing
down the drive chain.
T R..
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m kg, 43 ft lb)
Tighten the locknuts.
T R..
Locknut:
7 Nm (0.7 m kg, 5.1 ft lb)
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Front fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action → Repair or replace.
EC36K000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Swingarm smooth action
Abnormal noise/unsmooth action →
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/oil leakage → Replace.
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CONTROLE DE LA PRESSION DES PNEUS/CONTROLE ET SERRAGE
DES RAYONS/CONTROLE DES ROUES
REIFENLUFTDRUCK KONTROLLIEREN/SPEICHEN KONTROLLIEREN UND SPANNEN/RÄDER KONTROLLIEREN
CONTROLE DE LA PRESSION DES PNEUS
1. Mesurer: Pression des pneus
Hors sp écifications → Régler.
N.B.:
Contr ôler les pneus à froid.
Le pneu risque de se d éjanter si le gonflage est
insuffisant.
Une tige de valve de pneu inclin ée indique que le
pneu est mal assis.
Une tige de valve de pneu inclin ée indique que le
pneu est mal assis. Corriger la position du pneu.
Pression des pneus standard:
100 kPa (1,00 kgf/cm2, 14,2 psi)
CONTROLE ET SERRAGE DES RAYONS
1. Contr ôler:
Rayons 1
D éformation/endommagement → Remplacer.
Rayon mal tendu → Retendre.
2. Serrer: Rayons
N.B.:
Veiller à retendre ces rayons avant et apr ès le
rodage. Apr ès un entra înement ou une course, con-
tr ôler le serrage des rayons.
T R..2 Nm (0,2 m · kg, 1,4 ft · lb)
CONTROLE DES ROUES
1. Contr ôler:
Voile de roue
Sur élever la roue et la faire tourner.
Voile excessif → Remplacer.
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1. Messen:
Reifenluftdruck
Nicht nach Vorgabe → Korrigieren.
HINWEIS:
Den Reifenluftdruck bei kaltem Reifen kon-
trollieren.
Bei zu niedrigem Reifenluftdruck besteht die
Gefahr, dass der Reifen auf der Felge
rutscht.
Ein schr äg stehender Ventilschaft deutet
darauf hin, dass der Reifen sich verschoben
hat.
Falls der Ventilschaft schr äg steht, sitzt der
Reifen falsch auf. In diesem Fall die Reifen-
lage korrigieren.
Standard-Reifenluftdruck: 100 kPa (1,00 kgf/cm2, 14,2 psi)
SPEICHEN KONTROLLIEREN UND
SPANNEN
1. Kontrollieren:
Speichen 1
Verbogen/besch ädigt → Erneuern.
Speiche locker → Spannen.
2. Festziehen: Speichen
HINWEIS:
Die Speichen m üssen vor und nach dem Ein-
fahren gespannt und nach jeder Fahrt kontrol-
liert werden.
T R..2 Nm (0,2 m · kg, 1,4 ft · lb)
R ÄDER KONTROLLIEREN
1. Kontrollieren: Felgenschlag
Das Rad anheben und drehen.
Anormaler Schlag → Erneuern.