For your safety – pre-operation checks
4-2
4
Clutch• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-24,
6-26
Throttle grip• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing.6-20,
6-29
Control cables• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-28
Wheels and tires•Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.6-21,
6-23
Brake and shift pedals• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.6-29
Brake and clutch le-
vers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-30
Centerstand, side-
stand• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.6-30
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights,
signals and switches• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer
check vehicle.3-45 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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