Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha XT250T Owner's Manual

Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the brake master
cylinder and caliper as well as the
brake hose replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are dam-
aged or leaking.
G
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
G Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
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Drive chain slack

The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright po-
sition.
NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, the motorcycle should be
positioned straight up and there should
be no weight on it.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain slack
as shown.
Drive chain slack:
35.0–45.0 mm (1.38–1.77 in)
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To adjust the drive chain slack
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4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
1. Loosen the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut.
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