Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Belt - Yamaha TMAX XP560 Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid every 2 years. In addition,
have the seals of the master cylinders
and brake calipers, as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or sooner if they are damaged or
leaking.
 Brake seals: every 2 years
 Brake hoses: every 4 years
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Drive belt

The drive belt should be visually in-
spected before each ride. Check for
excessive wear, damage, and dirt. Al-
so, the drive belt tension must be
checked and adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
To check the drive belt
1. On a level surface, place the vehi-
cle on its centerstand.
2. Rotate the rear wheel and check
the belt surface for signs of wear
or damage.
1. Stone damage
2. Cog damage
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3. If cracks, excessive wear, or dam-
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age is found, have the belt in-
spected or replaced by your
Yamaha dealer.
4. If the drive belt or drive belt
sprocket is dirty, remove the drive
belt covers by removing the bolts
and quick fasteners.
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1. Quick fastener
2. Bolt
3. Drive belt cover
5. Clean the drive belt and remove
any debris from the drive belt
sprocket. NOTICE: Do not allow
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dirt or sand to accumulate in the
drive belt area, otherwise the
drive belt will wear out quickly.
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