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For your safety – pre-operation checks – Yamaha VMX17Y(C) User Manual

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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

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Rear brake

Check operation.

If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.

Check brake pads for wear.

Replace if necessary.

Check fluid level in reservoir.

If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.

Check hydraulic system for leakage.

7-25, 7-26

Clutch

Check operation.

If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.

Check hydraulic system for leakage.

7-24

Throttle grip

Make sure that operation is smooth.

Check cable free play.

If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.

7-21, 7-28

Control cables

Make sure that operation is smooth.

Lubricate if necessary.

7-27

Wheels and tires

Check for damage.

Check tire condition and tread depth.

Check air pressure.

Correct if necessary.

7-21, 7-24

Brake and shift pedals

Make sure that operation is smooth.

Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.

7-29, 7-29

Brake and clutch levers

Make sure that operation is smooth.

Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.

7-28

Sidestand

Make sure that operation is smooth.

Lubricate pivot if necessary.

7-29

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.

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