Periodic Inspections And Adjustments; Introduction; Periodic Maintenance/Lubrication Intervals - Yamaha FZS600'98 Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS

EB300000

PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS

INTRODUCTION

This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended inspections and adjust-
ments. If followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle opera-
tion, a longer service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to ve-
hicles already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service
technicians should be familiar with this entire chapter.
EB301000
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS
NO. ITEM
1 * Fuel line
2 * Fuel filter
3 Spark plugs
4 * Valves
5 Air filter
6 Clutch
7 * Front brake
8 * Rear brake
9 * Wheels
10 * Tires
11 * Wheel bearings
12 * Swingarm
13 Dirve chain
14 * Steering bearings
15 * Chassis fasteners
Sidestand /
16 *
centerstand
CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
S Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or
damage.
S Replace if necessary.
S Check condition.
S Replace if necessary.
S Check condition.
S Clean, regap or replace if necessary.
S Check valve clearance.
S Adjust if necessary.
S Clean or replace if necessary.
S Check operation
S Adjust or replace cable.
S Cehck operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid
leakage. (See NOTE.)
S Correct accordingly.
S Replace brake pads if necessary.
S Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid
leakage. (See NOTE.)
S Correct accordingly.
S Replace brake pads if necessary.
S Check balance, runout and for damage.
S Rebalance or replace if necessary.
S Check tread depth and for damage.
S Replace if necessary.
S Check air pressure.
S Correct if necessary.
S Check bearing for looseness or damage.
S Replace if necessary.
S Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
S Correct if necessary.
S Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every
24,000 km or 24 months (whichever comes first).
S Check chain slack.
S Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is
properly aligned.
S Clean and lubricate.
S Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
S Correct accordingly.
S Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every
24,000 km or 24 months (whichever comes first).
S Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
S Tighten if necessary.
S Check operation.
S Lubricate and repair if necessary.
3-1
INTRODUCTION /
INITIAL
(1,000 km)
Every 42,000 km or 42 months
(whichever comes first)
Every 1,000 km and after washing the
motorcycle or riding in the rain
CHK
ADJ
EVERY
6,000 km 12,000 km
or or
6 months 12 months
(whichever (whichever
comes first) comes first)