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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Own-
er’s Manual.
WARNING
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem
cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes
• Check operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.
5-3, 8-34–8-37,
8-39–8-40
Parking brake • Check for proper operation, condition, and free play. 8-38–8-39
Fuel
• Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.
5-4–5-5
Engine oil
• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil to proper level if necessary.
5-6, 8-10–8-15
Coolant reservoir
• Check coolant level.
• Fill with coolant if necessary.
5-7, 8-21–8-22
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