Changing The Brake And Clutch Fluids; Drive Belt Slack - Yamaha Star XV19CTSZ 2009 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
G As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
7
Changing the brake and
clutch fluids
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake and clutch fluids at the intervals
specified in the TIP after the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. In
addition, have the oil seals of the brake
and clutch master cylinders and cali-
pers as well as the brake and clutch
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.
G Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
G
Brake and clutch hoses: Replace
every four years.
7-20
EAU22751

Drive belt slack

The drive belt slack should be checked
and adjusted at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
To check the drive belt slack
1. Place the vehicle on the sidestand.
2. Note the current position of the
drive belt using the marks near the
drive belt check hole.
TIP
The marks near the drive belt check
hole are 5.0 mm (0.2 in) apart.
2 3
1
1. Drive belt
2. Marks
3. Drive belt slack
EAU23040
EAU38410