Changing The Brake And Clutch Fluids; Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Checking And Lubricating The Throttle Grip And Cable - Yamaha VMAX VMX17 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Changing the brake and
clutch fluids
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
1 brake and clutch fluids at the intervals
specified in the TIP after the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. In
2
addition, have the oil seals of the brake
and clutch master cylinders and cali-
3
pers as well as the brake and clutch
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
4
or leaking.
G
Oil seals: Replace every two
5
years.
G
Brake and clutch hoses: Replace
6
every four years.
7
8
9
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Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
sheath may interfere with proper ca-
ble operation and will cause the in-
ner cable to
damaged cable as soon as possible
to prevent unsafe conditions.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
6-24
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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 at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance chart.
rust. Replace a
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