Changing The Brake And Clutch Fluids; Drive Belt Slack - Yamaha Star Stratoliner 2013 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
will significantly lower the boil-
ing point of the fluid and may re-
sult in vapor lock.
NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always clean
up spilled fluid immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake sys-
tem leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. A low clutch
fluid level may indicate clutch system
leakage; therefore, be sure to check the
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clutch system for leakage. If the brake
or clutch fluid level goes down sudden-
ly, have a Yamaha dealer check the
cause before further riding.
Changing the brake and
clutch fluids
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
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brake and clutch fluids at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart or in the TIP after
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the brake and clutch master cylin-
ders and calipers as well as the brake
and clutch hoses replaced at the inter-
vals listed below or whenever they are
damaged or leaking.
●
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
● Brake and clutch hoses: Replace
every four years.
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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.
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2
1. Drive belt
2. Marks
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