Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha Diversion XJ600N Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up
immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
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check the cause.

Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the brake master cylinder and caliper
as well as the brake hose replaced at
spilled fluid
the intervals listed below or whenever
they are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
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a. Drive chain slack

Drive chain slack

The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
3. Spin the rear wheel several times
4. Measure the drive chain slack as
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centerstand.
tral position.
to locate the tightest portion of the
drive chain.
shown.
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