Yamaha XT600E 2000 - Periodic Maintenance and Minor Repair

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit ......................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart...........6-2
Removing and installing the cowling and panels ...6-5
Checking the spark plug ........................................6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element..............................6-9
Cleaning the air filter element ..............................6-12
Adjusting the carburetor.......................................6-13
Adjusting the engine idling speed ........................6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free play....................6-14
Adjusting the valve clearance ..............................6-14
Tires.....................................................................6-15
Spoke wheels.......................................................6-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ......................6-17
Adjusting the brake lever free play.......................6-18
Adjusting the brake pedal position.......................6-19
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ....................6-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads...............6-20
Checking the brake fluid level..............................6-21
Changing the brake fluid......................................6-22
Drive chain slack..................................................6-22
Lubricating the drive chain...................................6-24
Checking and lubricating the cables ....................6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals.........................................................6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch
levers .................................................................6-25
Checking and lubricating the sidestand .................6-26
Lubricating the rear suspension.............................6-26
Checking the front fork...........................................6-26
Checking the steering ............................................6-27
Checking the wheel bearings.................................6-28
Battery....................................................................6-28
Replacing the fuse .................................................6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb..................................6-30
Replacing a turn signal light bulb...........................6-32
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb..........................6-32
Supporting the motorcycle .....................................6-33
Front wheel ............................................................6-34
Rear wheel.............................................................6-36
Troubleshooting .....................................................6-37
Troubleshooting chart ............................................6-38
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