Checking The Wheels; Checking And Lubricating The Cables - Yamaha RAPTOR YFM700RF 2015 Service Manual

Maximum loading limit
100.0 kg (220 lb)
* Total weight of the cargo, trailer hitch
vertical load, rider, and accessories.
1. Measure:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification → Adjust.
TIP
• The low-pressure tire gauge "1" is included as
standard equipment.
• In order to insure an accurate reading, make
sure that the gauge is clean before use.
Recommended
Front
27.5 kPa (0.275 kgf/cm², 4.0 psi)
Rear
27.5 kPa (0.275 kgf/cm², 4.0 psi)
Minimum
Front
24.5 kPa (0.245 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
Rear
24.5 kPa (0.245 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
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WARNING
Uneven or improper tire pressure may ad-
versely affect the handling of this vehicle
and may cause loss of control.
• Maintain proper tire pressures.
• Set tire pressures when the tires are cold.
• Tire pressures must be equal in both front
tires and equal in both rear tires.
2. Check:
• Tire surfaces
Wear/damage → Replace.
Wear limit (front)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Wear limit (rear)
3 mm (0.12 in)
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WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit
"a", replace the tire immediately.
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CHECKING THE WHEELS

The following procedure applies to all of the
wheels.
1. Check:
• Wheel "1"
Damage/bends → Replace.
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WARNING
• Never attempt even small repairs to the
wheel.
• Ride conservatively after installing a tire to
allow it to seat itself properly on the rim.
TIP
Always balance the wheel when a tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
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WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
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CHASSIS