PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
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in
g
the
b
rake flui
d
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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Drive
b
elt slack
The drive belt slack should be checked
and adjusted at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
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To check the
d
rive
b
elt slack
1. Place the vehicle on the side-
stand.
2. Note the current position of the
drive belt using the marks near the
drive belt check hole.
3. Note the position of the drive belt
with a force of 45 N (4.5 kgf, 10 lbf)
applied to the belt with a belt ten-
sion gauge as shown.
1. Drive belt
2. Marks
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