Yamaha VMAX VMX12R Owner's Manual page 42

ITEM
Clutch
Throttle grip
Control cables
Wheels and tires
Brake and shift pedals
Brake and clutch levers
Centerstand, sidestand
Chassis fasteners
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches
Sidestand switch
Battery
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check cable free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and
grip housing.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
• Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
• Check fluid level.
• Fill with distilled water if necessary.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
CHECKS
4-2
PAGE
6-26, 6-29–6-30
6-22, 6-31
6-30
4
6-23–6-25
6-31
6-32
6-32
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6-35–6-38