8-16
8 5. Install the drain bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
6. Add the recommended final gear oil to the
brim of the filler hole as shown.
CAUTION:ECB00420Be sure no foreign material enters the finalgear case.
7. Install the oil filler bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
1. Final gear oil drain boltTightening torque:
Final gear oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1. Final gear oil
2. Final gear oil filler bolt
3. Correct oil levelRecommended final gear oil:
See page 10-1.
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8
Be careful that water does not enter the brake
fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may
result in vapor lock.Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid imme-
diately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the brake
fluid level to gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause.EBU24280Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the NOTE after the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, have the oil seals of the brake master cylinder
and calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at
the intervals listed below or whenever they are
damaged or leaking.Oil seals: Replace every two years.Brake hoses: Replace every four years.
EBU24390Checking the front brake lever free play The brake lever free play must be checked at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. The brake lever should have a
free play of zero mm (zero in) as shown. If the free
play is incorrect, have a Yamaha dealer check the
brake system.
WARNING
EWB02070Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause loss of braking ability,
which could lead to an accident.
After servicing:1. Brake lever free play
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-17
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-31BBattery .......................................................................... 8-34
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-27
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-26
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-27
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-5
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-32
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-31
Brake pads and shoes, checking ................................. 8-25
Brake pedal and brake lever free play (rear) and
brake pedal position, adjusting and checking ............ 8-28
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................... 4-5
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-33
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-32
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-22
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1DDrive select lever ............................................................ 4-7
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-25
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-22
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-10
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-3FFinal gear oil .......................................................... 5-3, 8-14
Fuel ......................................................................... 4-8, 5-3
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-9
Fuel tank cap .................................................................. 4-7
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-36HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-3
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-39
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-37IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning light .................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-3
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