Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual page 45

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
NO. ITEM
Rear suspension relay
1
20 arm and connecting arm
*
pivoting points
21 Carburetor
*
2
22 Engine oil
3
23 Engine oil filter element • Replace.
Front and rear brake
24
*
switches
4
25 Moving parts and cables • Lubricate.
Lights, signals and
26
*
5
switches
NOTE:
6
8 The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
8 Hydraulic brake service
7
9 Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
9 Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the
8
brake fluid.
9 Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
9
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
• Check operation.
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease.
• Check starter (choke) operation.
• Adjust engine idling speed.
• Change.
• Check operation.
• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
ODOMETER READING ( 1,000 km)
1
6-5
10 20 30 40
ANNUAL
CHECK
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