8-2
∗
Decarbonization More frequently if necessary.
●
Drive guard
Check for cracks, bends or
damage.
∗
Replace if necessary.
●
5-10, 6-5
V-belt
Check for wear and damage.
Replace if necessary.
●
6-5,
8-12–8-14
Drive track and idler
wheels
Check deflection, and for wear
and damage.
∗
Adjust/replace if necessary.
●
6-6,
8-24–8-26
Slide runners
Check for wear and damage.
●
6-6
∗
Replace if necessary.
●
Brake and parking
brake
Check operation and fluid
leakage.
●
5-6–5-7,
6-4–6-5
8-16–8-18
∗
Adjust free play and/or re-
place pads if necessary.
●
∗
Replace brake fluid. See NOTE on page 8-3. 8-18
Drive chain oil
Check oil level.
●
8-15–8-16
∗
Replace.
●
Drive chain
Check deflection.
∗
Adjust if necessary.
Initial at 500 km (300 mi) and every
800 km (500 mi) thereafter.
8-16
Skis and ski runners
Check for wear and damage.
●
6-7
∗
Replace if necessary.
●
Steering system
Check operation.
●
6-7
∗
Adjust toe-out if necessary.
●
Strap (MM600)
Check for damage.
∗
Replace if necessary.
●
Lights
Check operation.
Replace bulbs if necessary.
●
6-7, 8-30
Battery
(VT600 / VX600ER)
Check fluid level.
Add only distilled water if nec-
essary.
●
6-8, 8-31
∗
Check specific gravity and
breather hose operation.
Charge/correct if necessary.
●
Item Remarks
Pre-
operation
check
(Daily)
Initial
1 month
or
800 km
(500 mi)
(40 hr)
Every
Page
Seasonally
or
3,200 km
(2,000 mi)
(160 hr)
∗
It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
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