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brake pads for wear and the brake system for leak-
age. If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before fur-
ther riding.
EBU24281Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the TIP after the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition,
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 dam-
aged or leaking.●Oil seals: Replace every two years.●Brake hoses: Replace every four years.EBU24394Checking 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 no
free play as shown. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
EBU30343Adjusting the rear brake lever and
brake pedal free pl ay, and the brake
pedal height The rear brake lever and brake pedal free play,
and the brake pedal height must be checked and,
if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Adjusting the brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should measure 10.0 mm
(0.39 in). If the free play is incorrect, adjust it as fol-
lows.1. No brake lever free play
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Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:Front:25.0 kPa (0.250 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
Rear: 25.0 kPa (0.250 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
Minimum:
Front:22.0 kPa (0.220 kgf/cm², 3.2 psi)
Rear:
22.0 kPa (0.220 kgf/cm², 3.2 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 7.5ATFront brake:Type:Disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Wet multiple disc brake Operation:
Left hand and right foot operation
Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 160 mm (6.3 in)Rear suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:DC CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:Krypton bulb
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Accessories, auxiliary jack ........................................... 4-23
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-30
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-47BBattery .......................................................................... 8-53
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-41
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-40
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-41
Brake lever, front .......................................................... 4-13
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-49
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-48
Brake pads and friction plates, chec king ...................... 8-39
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-13
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-50
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-38
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-48
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-36
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-22
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-22
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................. 5-3, 8-26
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-3
DDifferential gear oil ................................................ 5-3, 8-24
Drive select lever .......................................................... 4-14
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-38
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating ........................... 8-50EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-36
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-17
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-7
EPS warning light (for EPS model) ................................ 4-3FFinal gear oil .......................................................... 5-3, 8-21
Four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator ............ 4-4
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-15, 5-3
Fuel cock ...................................................................... 4-16
Fuel gauge ..................................................................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap ................................................................ 4-14
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-55HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-6
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-60
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-58
High-range indicator light ............................................... 4-2
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