Changing The Brake Fluid; Checking And Lubricating The Throttle Grip And Cable - Yamaha XP500A Owner's Manual

lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
G
Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled
immediately.
G
As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the TIP after the periodic maintenance
fluid
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the master cylinders and
calipers as well as the brake hoses re-
placed at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leak-
ing.
G
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
G Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance chart.
The throttle cable is equipped with a
rubber cover. Make sure that the cover
is securely installed. Even though the
cover is installed correctly, it does not
completely protect the cable from water
entry. Therefore, use care not to pour
water directly onto the cover or cable
when washing the vehicle. If the cable
or cover becomes dirty, wipe clean with
a moist cloth.
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