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5-2
5
Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary. 7-20
Drive chain Check chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary.
7-18, 7-19
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 7-13, 7-14
Shift pedal Make sure that operation is smooth.
Correct if necessary. 7-17
Brake pedal Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.
7-21
Brake lever Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting point if necessary. 7-20
Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivot if necessary. 7-21
Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary.
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Engine stop switch Check operation. 4-1
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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74. Disconnect the battery coupler.
5. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]
6. Connect the battery coupler.
7. Install the battery cover by install-
ing the bolts.
8. Install the seat.
9. Turn the key to “ON”.
10. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU24350
Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
1. Bolt
2. Battery
3. Battery cover
1. Battery coupler
1
Specified fuse: 10.0 A
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a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
EAU24360
Front wheel
EAU39793
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Remove the guard from each front
fork leg by removing the bolts.
2. Disconnect the brake cable at the wheel by removing the brake lever
free play adjusting nut at the brake camshaft lever, then remove the
cable from the brake camshaft le-
ver.
3. Loosen the axle nut.1. Front fork leg guard
2. Bolt
1. Brake cable
2. Brake camshaft lever
3. Brake lever free play adjusting nut
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
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74. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section “Supporting the
motorcycle”.
5. Remove the axle nut and washer.
6. Pull the wheel axle out, and then remove the wheel.
EAU39802
To install the front wheel1. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle from the right-hand side.TIPMake sure that the slot in the brake
shoe plate fits over the retainer on the
fork leg.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it ison the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
4. Install the washer and axle nut, and then tighten the axle nut to the
specified torque.
5. Connect the brake cable to the brake camshaft lever, and then in-
stall the brake cable free play ad-
justing nut on the brake cable.
6. Adjust the brake lever free play. (See page 7-15.) 7. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
8. Install each front fork leg guard by installing the bolts.
1. Wheel axle
1. Slot
2. RetainerTightening torque:Axle nut:35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
2
1
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