Pre-Operation Checks; Pre-Operation Check List - Yamaha DT230 Owner's Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

The condition of a vehicle is the owner's responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpect-
edly, even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leak-
age or loss of tire air pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important, in addition to a thor-
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ough visual inspection, to check the following points before each ride.
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ITEM
3
Fuel
4
Two-stroke engine oil
5
Transmission oil
6
Coolant
7
8
Front brake
9
Rear brake

Pre-operation check list

• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in oil tank.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
• Check oil level in transmission case.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
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