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CHK
ADJ
INTRODUCTION/
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS
EB300000
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended inspections and adjust-
ments. These preventive maintenance procedures, if followed, will ensure more reliable vehicle
operation and a longer service life. The need for costly overhaul work will be greatly reduced. This
information applies to vehicles already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared
for sale. All service technicians should be familiar with this entire chapter.
EB301000
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS
* It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-based grease
ITEM ROUTINE
INITIAL EVERY
1
month
3
months
6
months
6
months
1
year
Transmission •Replace oil.
Cooling system
•Check coolant leakage.
•Repair if necessary.
•Replace coolant every 24 months.
Spark plug
•Check condition.
•Adjust gap and clean.
•Replace if necessary.
Air filter •Clean.
•Replace if necessary.
Every 20 ~ 40 hours.
(More often in wet or dusty areas)
*Carburetor •Check idle speed/starter operation.
•Adjust if necessary.
* Crankcase
breather system
•Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
•Replace if necessary.
* Exhaust system
•Check for leakage.
•Retighten if necessary.
•Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
* Fuel line •Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
•Replace if necessary.
Throttle operation •Inspect and adjust free play if necessary.
* Front and rear
brake operation
•Check operation/fluid leakage/See NOTE Page 13.
•Correct if necessary.
* Front and rear
brake pads
•Check pad wear.
•Replace if necessary.
*Clutch •Inspect free play and operation.
•Replace if necessary.
Drive chain
•Check chain slack/alignment.
•Adjust if necessary.
•Clean and lube.
•Replace if necessary.
* Drive chain guard
and rollers •Check wear and replace if necessary.
* Steering system •Inspect free play, clean and lubricate.
* Front and rear
suspension •Inspect and lubricate.**
Tires, wheels
•Inspect air pressure, wheel runout, and tire wear.
•*Inspect bearings.
•*Replace bearings if necessary.
Throttle, control
cable
•Check routing and connection.
•Lubricate.
Outside nuts and
bolts •Retighten.
Frame •Clean and inspect.
Lighting equipment •Inspect.