Yamaha YZF - Periodic Maintenance and Minor Repair

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Periodic maintenance ..........................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit ....................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission
control system ...................................................6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-4
Removing and installing cowlings ........................6-7
Checking the spark plugs ..................................6-10
Canister (for California only) ..............................6-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........................6-13
Coolant ..............................................................6-16
Cleaning the air filter element ............................6-19
Checking the air vent hose ................................6-21
Air intake duct ....................................................6-21
Adjusting the carburetors ...................................6-22
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................6-22
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................6-22
Tires ...................................................................6-23
Cast wheels .......................................................6-26
Accessories and replacement parts ..................6-26
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ....................6-27
Adjusting the brake pedal position .....................6-27
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ..................6-28
Checking the front and rear brake pads .............6-29
Checking the brake fluid level ............................6-29
Changing the brake fluid ................................... 6-30
Drive chain slack ............................................... 6-31
Lubricating the drive chain ................................ 6-32
Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-33
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-33
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-33
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch
levers ............................................................... 6-34
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-34
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-34
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-35
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-35
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-36
Battery ............................................................... 6-37
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-38
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-39
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ..................... 6-40
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-41
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-41
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-42
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-43
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-45
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-46
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