For Your Safety - Pre-Operation Checks - Yamaha YZF-R15A Owner's Manual

ITEM
Rear brake
Clutch
Throttle grip
Control cables
Drive chain
Wheels and tires
Brake and shift pedals
Brake and clutch levers
Sidestand
Chassis fasteners
Instruments, lights, signals and
switches
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
• 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 chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• 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 pivot if necessary.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
CHECKS
5-2
PAGE
7-19, 7-20
7-17, 7-24
7-14, 7-23
5
7-23
7-21, 7-22
7-15, 7-17
7-24
7-24
7-25
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