For Your Safety - Pre-Operation Checks - Yamaha SR400 Owner's Manual

For your safety – pre-operation checks
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner's Manual.
WARNING
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an accident or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find
any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided
in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM
Fuel
Engine oil
Front brake
Rear brake
Clutch
Throttle grip
Control cables
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank breather hose for obstructions, cracks or
damage, and check hose connection.
• Check oil level in oil tank.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• Check pedal free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
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