Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the brake master
cylinder and caliper as well as the
brake hose replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are dam-
aged or leaking.
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Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
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Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
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Checking the V-belt
The V-belt must be checked by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
NOTE:
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It is recommended to replace the V-belt
every 25,000 km.
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Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
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WARNING
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Damage to the outer sheath may in-
terfere with proper cable operation
and will cause the inner cable to
rust. Replace a damaged cable as
soon as possible to prevent unsafe
conditions.
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Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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