Periodic Maintenance And Minor Repair - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

Tool kit ...................................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ...........6-3
Cowling and panel removal and installation...........6-6
Cowling A...............................................................6-7
Panel A, B ..............................................................6-7
Spark plug..............................................................6-8
Engine oil .............................................................6-10
Air filter.................................................................6-12
Carburetor adjustment .........................................6-13
Idle speed adjustment..........................................6-14
Throttle cable free play adjustment......................6-14
Valve clearance adjustment.................................6-15
Tires .....................................................................6-15
Wheels .................................................................6-17
Clutch lever free play adjustment.........................6-18
Front brake lever free play adjustment ................6-18
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ....................6-19
Brake light switch adjustment ..............................6-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads...............6-20
Inspecting the brake fluid level.............................6-21
Brake fluid replacement .......................................6-22
Drive chain slack check .......................................6-22
Drive chain slack adjustment ...............................6-23

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Drive chain lubrication............................................6-23
Cable inspection and lubrication ............................6-24
Throttle cable and grip lubrication..........................6-24
Brake and shift pedal lubrication............................6-25
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ..........................6-25
Sidestand lubrication..............................................6-25
Rear suspension lubrication...................................6-26
Front fork inspection ..............................................6-26
Steering inspection ................................................6-27
Wheel bearings ......................................................6-27
Battery....................................................................6-28
Fuse replacement ..................................................6-29
Headlight bulb replacement ...................................6-29
Turn signal light bulb replacement .........................6-31
Taillight bulb replacement ......................................6-32
Supporting the motorcycle .....................................6-32
Front wheel removal ..............................................6-33
Front wheel installation ..........................................6-34
Rear wheel removal ...............................................6-35
Rear wheel installation...........................................6-36
Troubleshooting .....................................................6-36
Troubleshooting chart ............................................6-37
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