Yamaha VT700F Service Manual page 34

INTRODUCTION/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TABLE
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended inspections and adjustments. These
preventive maintenance procedures, if followed, will ensure more reliable machine operation and a longer service
life. In addition, the need for costly overhaul work will be greatly reduced. This information applies to machines
already in service as well as new machines that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians should be
familiar with this entire chapter.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TABLE
Item
Spark plugs
Engine oil
Fuel
Fuel filter
Fuel line
Oil line
Engine coolant
Carburetors
Recoil starter
Engine stop switch
Throttle override system
(T.O.R.S.)
Throttle lever
Exhaust system
Decarbonization
Drive guard
V-belt
Drive track and idler wheels
Slide runners
Remarks
Check condition. Adjust gap and clean.
Replace if necessary.
Check oil level.
Air bleed the oil pump if necessary.
Check fuel level.
Check condition.
Replace if necessary.
Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check oil hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check coolant level.
Air bleed the cooling system if necessary.
Check throttle lever operation.
Adjust the jets.
Check operation and rope damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check operation.
Repair if necessary.
Check operation.
Repair if necessary.
Check operation.
Repair if necessary.
Check for leakage.
Retighten or replace gasket if necessary.
More frequently if necessary.
Check for cracks, bends or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check for wear and damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check deflection, and for wear and damage.
Adjust/replace if necessary.
Check for wear and damage.
Replace if necessary.
Pre-
operation
check
(Daily)
Whenever operating condition
(elevation/temperature) is changed.
2-1
INSP
ADJ
Every
Initial
1 month
Seasonally
or
or
800 km
3,200 km
(500 mi)
(2,000 mi)
(40 hr)
(160 hr)