The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Adjusting the throttle cable free play
TiresCoolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coolant
must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hold it in an upright position.
TIP
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Installing the generator
1. Install:
Woodruff key
Generator rotor
Washer
Generator rotor nut
NOTE:
Clean the tapered portion of the crankshaft and
the generator rotor hub.
When installing the generator rotor, make sure
the woodruff key is properly sealed in the keyway
of the crankshaft.
2. Tighte ...
Checking the tires
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
Tire pressure
Out of specification Regulate.
WARNING
The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
The tire pressure must be adjuste ...