Yamaha Scorpio - Default Chapter; Periodic Inspection and Adjustment

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INSP
ADJ
INTRODUCTION/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/
LUBRICATION
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
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 new vehicles that are being prepared for
sale. All service technicians should be familiar with this entire chapter.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING (
×
1,000 km)
0.5 2 4 8 12
1 * Fuel line
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
2 * Fuel filter
• Check condition. Replace if necessary.
3 Spark plug
• Check condition.
• Clean and regap.
• Replace if necessary.
4*Valves
• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust.
5 Air filter element
• Clean. Replace if necessary.
6*Battery
• Check electrolyte level and specific gravity.
• Make sure that the breather hose is properly
routed.
7Clutch
• Check operation.
• Adjust.
8 * Front brake
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid
leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
9 * Rear brake
• Check operation and adjust brake pedal free
play.
• Replace brake shoes if necessary.
10 * Wheels
• Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary.
11 * Wheel bearings
• Check bearing for looseness damage.
12 * Swingarm
• Check operation and for excessive play.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap based grease, every 24,000 km.
13 Drive chain
• Check chain slack.
• Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
• Clean and lubricate.
Every 500 km and after washing the motorcycle
or riding in the rain.
14 * Steering bearings
• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease, every 12,000 km.
15 * Chassis fasteners
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
properly tightened.
16
Sidestand/center-
stand
• Check operation.
• Lubricate.
17 * Front fork
• Check operation and for oil leakage.
18 *
Shock absorber
assembly
• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leak-
age.
19 *
Rear suspension
relay arm and con-
necting arm pivoting
points
• Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-base grease, every 24,000 km.