EB001000 NOTICE This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company primarily for use by Yamaha dealers and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one manual, so it is assumed that anyone who uses this book to perform mainte- nance and repairs on Yamaha machine has a basic understanding of the mechanical ideas and the procedures of machine repair.
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EB002000 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL MANUAL ORGANIZATION This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for the mechanic. It is divided into chapters, sections and sub-sections. Comprehensive explanations of all installa- tion, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair and inspection procedures are laid out with the individual steps in sequential order.
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EB003000 ILLUSTRATED SYMBOLS Illustrated symbols 1 to 9 are printed on the top right of each page and indicate the SPEC INFO subject of each chapter. 1 General information 2 Specifications INSP 3 Periodic inspections and adjustments 4 Engine 5 Carburetion 6 Drive train 7 Chassis 8 Electrical...
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CHAPTER TITLES GENERAL INFORMATION INFO SPECIFICATIONS SPEC PERIODIC INSPECTION AND INSP ADJUSTMENT ENGINE OVERHAUL CARBURETION CARB DRIVE TRAIN DRIVE CHASSIS CHAS – ELECTRICAL ELEC TROUBLESHOOTING TRBL SHTG...
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ................ 1-1 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..........1-1 MODEL LABEL ..................1-1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..............1-2 PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL PROCEDURES ......... 1-2 REPLACEMENT PARTS ................ 1-2 GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS ..........1-2 LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER PINS ........1-3 BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS ..............
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CHAPTER 3. PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS INTRODUCTION ................... 3-1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION ..........3-1 INFO FENDER AND FUEL TANK ................3-3 FRONT FENDER ..................3-3 SPEC REAR FENDER ..................3-5 FUEL TANK ................... 3-7 ENGINE ....................... 3-10 INSP VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ..........3-10 TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER ADJUSTMENT ........
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION INFO GENERAL INFORMATION MACHINE IDENTIFICATION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number 1 is stamped into the left side of the frame. MODEL LABEL The model label 1 is affixed to the frame. This information will be needed to order spare parts.
5.Keep all parts away from any source of fire. EB101010 REPLACEMENT PARTS 1.Use only genuine Yamaha parts for all replacements. Use oil and grease recom- mended by Yamaha for all lubrication jobs. Other brands may be similar in func- tion and appearance, but inferior in qual- ity.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION INFO EB101030 LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER PINS 1.Replace all lock washers/plates 1 and cot- ter pins after removal. Bend lock tabs along the bolt or nut flats after the bolt or nut has been tightened to specification. EB101040 BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS 1.Install bearings and oil seals so that the manufacturer’s marks or numbers are vis-...
CHECKING OF CONNECTIONS INFO EB801000 CHECKING OF CONNECTIONS Check the connectors for stains, rust, mois- ture, etc. 1.Disconnect: Connector 2.Check: Connector Moisture → Dry each terminal with an air blower. Stains/rust → Connect and disconnect the terminals several times. 3.Check: Connector leads Looseness →...
SPECIAL TOOLS INFO EB102001 SPECIAL TOOLS The following special tools are necessary for complete and accurate tune-up and assembly. Use only the appropriate special tools; this will help prevent damage caused by the use of inappropriate tools or improvised techniques. Special tools may differ by shape and part number from country to country.
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SPECIAL TOOLS INFO Compression gauge Fuel level gauge P/N. 90890-03081 P/N. YM-01312-A Extension P/N. 90890-01312 P/N. 90890-04082 This gauge is used to measure the engine This gauge is used to measure the fuel level in compression. the float chamber. Rotor holder P/N.
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SPECIAL TOOLS INFO Slide hammer set Slide hammer bolt (M6) P/N. YU-01083-A P/N. 90890-01083 Weight P/N. 90890-01084 These tools are used when removing the These tools are used when removing the rocker arm shaft. rocker arm shaft. Valve spring compressor Valve guide remover and installer 6mm (0.24 in) Valve guide remover P/N.
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SPECIAL TOOLS INFO ® Sealant (Quick Gasket P/N. ACC-QUICK-GS-KT ® YAMAHA bond No. 1215 P/N. 90890-85505 This sealant (bond) is used for crankcase mat- ing surface, etc. Universal joint holder P/N. YM-04062 Attachment FOR DRIVE TRAIN SERVICE P/N. YM-33291 These tools are used to remove and install the universal joint.
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SPECIAL TOOLS INFO Yamaha brake grease P/N. 90793-40003 FOR CHASSIS SERVICE This Yamaha brake grease is used for rear brake dust seal. Dynamic spark tester P/N. YM-34487 FOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS This instrument is necessary for checking the ignition system components.
SPEC GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Model code: 4XE1 (USA) 4XE2 (CAL) 4XE3 (CDN) Dimensions: Overall length 1,940 mm (76.4 in) Overall width 1,005 mm (39.6 in) Overall height 1,118 mm (44.0 in) Seat height 780 mm (30.7 in) Wheelbase 1,170 mm (46.1 in) Minimum ground clearance...
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SPEC GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Fuel: Type Unleaded fuel Fuel tank capacity 12 L (2.64 Imp gal, 3.17 US gal) Fuel reserve amount 1.6 L (0.35 Imp gal, 0.42 US gal) Carburetor: Type / quantity BST34/1 Manufacturer MIKUNI Spark plug: Type DR7EA Manufacturer...
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SPEC GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Tire pressure (cold tire): Recommended front 20 kPa (0.20 kg/cm , 2.9 psi) rear 25 kPa (0.25 kg/cm , 3.6psi) Minimum front 17 kPa (0.17 kg/cm , 2.5 psi) rear 22 kPa (0.22 kg/cm , 3.2 psi) Maximum front 23 kPa (0.23 kg/cm...
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Compressed pressure (installed) 162.8 ~ 200.1 N ---- (16.6 ~ 20.4 kg, 36.6 ~ 45.0 lb) 162.8 ~ 200.1 N ---- (16.6 ~ 20.4 kg, 36.6 ~ 45.0 lb) Tilt limit 2.5˚/1.6 mm (2.5˚/0.06 in) 2.5˚/1.6 mm (2.5˚/0.06 in) Direction of winding...
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Side clearance (installed) 0.03 ~ 0.07 mm 0.12 mm (0.001 ~ 0.003 in) (0.005 in) 2nd ring: Type Taper ---- Dimensions (B × T) 1.2 × 2.8 mm (0.047 ~ 0.110 in) ---- End gap (installed) 0.15 ~ 0.30 mm 0.4 mm (0.006 ~ 0.012 in)
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Clutch plate Thickness 1.45 ~ 1.75mm 0.2 mm (0.057 ~ 0.069 in) (0.008 in) Quantity 4 pcs. ---- Clutch spring Free length 35.1 mm (1.38 in) 32.9 mm (1.30 in) Quantity 4 pcs. ---- Clutch release method Outer push, cam push ----...
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Lubrication system: Oil filter type Wire mesh ---- Oil pump type Trochoid type ---- Tip clearance “A” or “B” 0.15 mm (0.006 in) 0.20 mm (0.008 in) Side clearance 0.04 ~ 0.09 mm 0.09 mm (0.002 ~ 0.004 in) (0.004 in) Bypass valve setting pressure...
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening torques Tightening torque Part Part to be tightened Thread size Q’ty Remarks name m·kg ft·lb Cylinder head (oil gallery plug) Bolt Cylinder head Flange bolt Apply oil to the washer Cylinder head and Cylinder Bolt Cam sprocket cover Screw Tappet cover Bolt...
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening torque Part Part to be tightened Thread size Q’ty Remarks name m·kg ft·lb Lock nut (clutch release adjuster) Starter clutch Bolt Stake Starter motor Screw Pinion gear (drive axle) Stake Bearing retainer (drive axle) Screw Bearing retainer (bearing housing) –...
SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS CHASSIS Item Standard Limit Steering system: Steering bearing type Ball bearing ---- Front suspension: Shock absorber travel 117 mm (4.61 in) ---- Suspension spring free length 293 mm (11.54 in) ---- Spring rate (K1) 10 N/mm (1.0 kg/mm, 56 lb/in)/ ---- 0 ~ 117 mm (0 ~ 4.61 in) Optional spring...
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Front drum brake: Type Leading and trailing ---- Drum inside diameter 160 mm (6.30 in) 161 mm (6.34 in) Lining thickness 4.0 mm (0.16 in) 2.0 mm (0.08 in) Shoe spring free length 71.0 mm (2.80 in) ---- Rear drum brake: Type...
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening torques Tightening torque Parts Part to be tightened Thread size Q’ty Remarks name m·kg ft·lb M10 × 1.25 Front panel wheel and brake drum Front brake drum and steering M14 × 1.5 knuckle Front brake cam lever and cam M6 ×...
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening torque Parts Part to be tightened Thread size Q’ty Remarks name m·kg ft·lb M22 × 1.5 Pivot shaft and nut (right) Swingarm and final drive gear M8 × 1.25 case Rear axle housing and final drive M10 ×...
HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION TABLE/ SPEC GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS EB201000 EB202001 HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION GENERAL TORQUE TABLE SPECIFICATIONS All specification data in this manual are This chart specifies torque for standard fas- listed in SI and METRIC UNITS. teners with standard I.S.O.
Yamaha brake grease ® Sealant (Quick Gasket Rear backing plate and brake cam bracket Yamaha Bond No. 1215 Front brake cable joint Front and rear brake lever pivot Front brake cable adjuster and pin Rear brake cable adjuster and pin...
SPEC CABLE ROUTING CABLE ROUTING Å Do not route the handlebar 1 Rear brake lever switch lead the handlebar. Position the 2 Rear brake cable switch assembly lead through plastic band with its tab fac- 3 Cable guide the lower bracket cable guide. ing down.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Cable guide B Throttle cable 2 Main switch C Rear brake cable 3 Fuel tank breather hose D Rear brake breather hose 4 Rectifier/regulator E Carburetor air vent hose 5 CDI unit F CDI magneto lead 6 Taillight Å...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Î Route the carburetor overflow hose between Ì Route the rear brake cable and rear brake the engine and upper rear engine mount and breather hose through the cable guide. Ó 10 mm (0.4 in) then between the engine and swingarm. È...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Å Make sure that the battery breather hose is not kinked or bent. 1 Battery breather hose ı Route the rear brake cable through the cable guide on the cyl- 2 Spark plug cap 3 Ignition coil inder.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Å 50 mm (2.0 in) 1 Wire harness ı Route the throttle cable and rear brake cable through the 2 Starter motor lead 3 Rear brake cable cable guide. Make sure that the throttle cable is routed to the 4 Throttle cable inside of the rear brake cable.
INTRODUCTION/ INSP PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS INTRODUCTION This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended inspections and adjustments. These preventive maintenance procedures, if followed, will ensure more reli- able machine operation and a longer service life. In addition, the need for costly overhaul work will be greatly reduced.
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Battery* • Check breather pipe for proper operation. • Correct if necessary. It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. **: Lithium soap base grease. WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
INSP FRONT FENDER FENDER AND FUEL TANK FRONT FENDER Removal 1.Place the machine on a level place. 2.Remove: Front carrier 1 3.Remove: Front bumper skid plate 1 4.Disconnect: Dual headlight leads 1 5.Remove: Front bumper 2 6.Remove: Front fender 1 3 - 3...
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INSP FRONT FENDER Installation: Reverse the “Removal” procedures. Note the following points. 1.Install: Front fender 1 Bolt 2 (front fender and frame): 7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb) Nut 3 (front fender and fender stay): 7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb) 2.Install: Front bumper 1 Bolt (front bumper and frame):...
INSP REAR FENDER REAR FENDER Removal 1.Place the machine on a level place. 2.Remove: Rear carrier 1 2 with spacer 3.Remove: Seat 1 Pull up the seat lock lever 2 , then pull up the seat at the rear. 4.Disconnect: Battely leads (negative and positive) WARNING Disconnect the negative lead 1 first.
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INSP REAR FENDER Installation Reverse the “Removal” procedure. Note the following points. 1.Install: Rear fender 1 Bolt 2 (rear fender and frame): 7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1ft • lb) Bolt 3 (rear fender and rear foot- rest plate): 7 Nm (0.7 m •...
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INSP REAR FENDER/FUEL TANK 6.Install: Rear carrier 1 Bolt 2 (rear carrier and frame): 34 Nm (3.4 m • kg, 25 ft • lb) Bolt 3 (rear carrier and rear bumper): 9 Nm (0.9 m • kg, 6.5 ft • lb) NOTE: Do not forget to attach the spacer at the point where the carrier and bumper are...
INSP FUEL TANK 6.Turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF” position. 7.Disconnect: Fuel hose 1 NOTE: Place a rug on the engine to absorb a spilt fuel. WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable. Avoid spilling fuel on the hot engine. 8.Remove: Bolt 1 (with washer and collar) 9.Disconnect: Air duct 2 (with hoses)
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INSP FUEL TANK 4.Install: Fuel tank cover 1 Fuel tank cap 2 Rivet 3 Screw 4 Bolt 5 (with flange collar) Bolt (fuel tank cover and frame): 10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb) 5.Connect: Breather hose 1 6.Install: Seat Refer to the “REAR FENDER-Installation”...
INSP VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ENGINE VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT NOTE: The valve clearance must be adjusted when the engine is cool to the touch. Adjust the valve clearance when the pis- ton is at the Top Dead Center (T.D.C.) on compression stroke. Removal 1.Place the machine on a level place.
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INSP VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT Align the “T” mark 1 on the flywheel with the stationary pointer 2 on the crankcase cover. When the “T” mark is aligned with the stationary pointer, the piston is at Top Dead Center (TDC). NOTE: T.D.C.
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT/ INSP TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER ADJUSTMENT Once again, measure the valve clearance. If the clearance is incorrect, repeat above steps until proper clearance obtained. ********************************** Installation Reverse the “Removal” procedure. Note the following points. 1.Install: Tappet cover 1 (exhaust) Tappet cover 2 (intake) NOTE: Install the tappet covers with its ridge fac-...
INSP IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT 1.Place the machine on a level place. 2.Warm up engine for several minutes. 3.Adjust: Engine idle speed ********************************** Adjustment steps: Turn the pilot screw 1 clockwise until it is lightly seated. Loosen the pilot screw by turning it coun- terclockwise for the specified number of turns.
INSP THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Before adjusting the throttle cable free play, the engine idle speed should be adjusted. 1.Place the machine on a level place. 2.Check: Throttle cable free play a Out of specification → Adjust. Throttle cable free play: 3 ~ 5mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in) 3.Adjust:...
SPEED LIMITER ADJUSTMENT/ INSP SPARK PLUG INSPECTION WARNING After adjusting the free play, turn the han- dlebar to right and left, and make sure that the engine idling does not run faster. ********************************** SPEED LIMITER ADJUSTMENT The speed limiter keeps the carburetor throttle from becoming full-open even when the throttle lever is pushed to a maxi- mum.
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INSP SPARK PLUG INSPECTION 3.Inspect: Spark plug type Incorrect → Replace. Standard spark plug: DR7EA (NGK) 4.Inspect: Electrode 1 Wear/Damage → Replace. Insulator color 2 Normal condition is a medium to light tan color. Distinctly different color → Check the engine condition.
INSP IGNITION TIMING CHECK IGNITION TIMING CHECK NOTE: Engine idling speed and throttle cable free play should be adjusted properly before checking the ignition timing. 1.Place the machine on a level place. 2.Start the engine and let it warm up for several minutes, then stop the engine.
IGNITION TIMING CHECK/ INSP COMPRESSION PRESSURE MEASUREMENT 5.Install: Timing plug 6.Detach: Timing light Inductive tachometer COMPRESSION PRESSURE MEASUREMENT NOTE: Insufficient compression pressure will result in performance loss. Before measuring the compression pres- sure, the valve clearance should be adjusted. Refer to “VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUST- MENT”...
COMPRESSION PRESSURE MEASUREMENT/ INSP ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION If pressure falls below the minimum level: 1) Squirt a few drops of oil into the affected cylinder. 2) Measure the compression again. Compression pressure (with oil introduced into cylinder) Reading Diagnosis Higher than with- Worn or damaged cyl- out oil...
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION/ INSP ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT Screw the dipstick 1 completely out, and wipe the dipstick clean, then just rest the dipstick in the hole. Pull up the dipstick, and inspect the oil level whether or not it is between maxi- mum 2 and minimum level 3.
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INSP ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT 6.Inspect: O-rings 1 Compression spring 2 Oil strainer 3 Oil filter 4 Damage → Replace. 7.Clean: Compression spring 2 Oil strainer 3 Oil filter 4 Drain plug 5 (crankcase) Oil filter cover 6 Wash them with a cleaning solvent. 8.Apply: Engine oil (light coating) (to the O-rings)
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INSP ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT 11.Install: Dipstick 12.Warm up the engine for 5 minutes or more, and stop it. 13.Inspect: Oil leaks Oil level 14.Inspect: Oil flow ********************************** Inspection steps: Slightly loosen the oil gallery plug 1 in the cylinder head. Start the engine and keep it idling until oil begins to seep from the oil gallery plug.
INSP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT/AIR FILTER CLEANING CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Release lever free play adjustment 1.Adjust: DECREASE INCREASE Release lever free play Å ı ********************************** Adjustment steps: Loosen the locknut 1. Slowly turn the adjuster 2 counterclock- wise until resistance is felt, then turn back it 1/8 clockwise, hold the adjuster 2 in this position and tighten the locknut 1.
INSP AIR FILTER CLEANING 3.Remove: Air filter element 1 Foam cover 2 CAUTION: The engine should never be run without the air filter; excessive piston and/or cylin- der wear may result. 4.Inspect: Air filter element 1 Foam cover 2 Damage → Replace. 5.Clean: Air filter element Use compressed air to blow off dust from...
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INSP AIR FILTER CLEANING 7.Install: Foam cover (to air filter) 8.Install: Air filter assembly NOTE: Make sure its sealing surface matches the sealing surface of the case so there is no air leak. 9.Install: Cover (air filter case) Seat Refer to “REAR FENDER-Installation” sec- tion.
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINING INSPECTION/ INSP FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT CHASSIS FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINING INSPECTION Front brake 1.Apply the front brake. 2.Inspect: Wear indicator 1 Indicator reaches the wear limit mark 2 → Replace brake shoes as a set. Refer to the “FRONT WHEEL AND FRONT BRAKE”...
FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT/ INSP REAR BRAKE LEVER AND PEDAL ADJUSTMENT 2.Adjust: Front brake lever free play ********************************** Adjustment steps: Loosen the locknut 1 and turn the adjuster 2 clockwise to release the ten- sion in the front brake cable. Visually check the cable joint 3 in the equalizer 4 to verify it is horizontal.
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INSP REAR BRAKE LEVER AND PEDAL ADJUSTMENT 2.Adjust: Brake lever free play Brake pedal free play ********************************** Adjustment steps: NOTE: Before adjusting the free play, pump the brake pedal 2 to 3 times. Fully loosen the locknut 1 (handlebar) and fully turn in the brake lever adjuster Fully loosen brake lever cable adjuster 3 and brake pedal adjuster 4.
DRIVE SELECT LEVER POSITION ADJUSTMENT/ INSP FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL LEVEL INSPECTION DRIVE SELECT LEVER POSITION ADJUSTMENT 1.Adjust: Drive select lever position ********************************** Adjustment steps: Place the machine on a level place. Shift the transmission in first gear, and move the select lever 1 to reverse posi- tion.
FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL LEVEL INSPECTION/ INSP FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL REPLACEMENT If the oil level is low, add the recom- mended oil up to the specified level. Refer to “FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL REPLACE- MENT” section. Inspect the copper washer for damage. If damaged, replace it Install the copper washer and filler bolt.
FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL REPLACEMENT/DRIVE SHAFT DUST INSP BOOT INSPECTION/STEERING SYSTEM INSPECTION Recommended oil: SAE 80 API “GL-4” hypoid gear If desired, and SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil may be used for all condition. Periodic oil change: 0.25 L (0.21 Imp qt, 0.27 US qt) Total amount: 0.27 L (0.24 Imp qt, 0.29 US qt) 7.Install:...
STEERING SYSTEM INSPECTION/ INSP TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT 4.Raise the front end of the machine so that there is no weight on the front wheels. 5.Check: Knuckles and/or wheel bearings Move the wheels laterally back and forth. Excessive free play → Replace the follow- ing parts.
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INSP TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Toe-in: 0 ~ 5 mm (0 ~ 0.2 in) If the toe-in is incorrect, adjust the toe-in. ********************************** 3.Adjust: Toe-in ********************************** Adjustment steps: Place a confirmation marks 1 on the both tie-rods end. Loosen the rod end locknuts 2 of both tie- rods.
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT/FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS INSP INSPECTION/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS INSPECTION 1.Place the machine on a level place. 2.Check: Ball joint complete 1 (front) Cracks/Damage → Replace as a set. Damper rod 2 (rear) Scratch/Damage →...
TIRE CHARACTERISTICS 1) Tire characteristics influence the han- dling of ATV’s. The tires listed below have been approved by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for this model. If other tire combinations are used, they can adversely affect your machine’s han- dling characteristics and are therefore not recommended.
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INSP TIRE INSPECTION 1.Measure: Tire pressure (cold tire pressure) Out of specification → Adjust. NOTE: Low-pressure tire gauge 1 included in the standard equipment. If dust or the like is stuck to this gauge, it does not provide correct readings. There- fore, make two measurements on the tire pressure and get the second reading.
INSP WHEEL INSPECTION WHEEL INSPECTION 1.Inspect: Wheels 1 Cracks/Bends/Damage → Replace. NOTE: Always balance the wheel when a tire or wheel has been changed or replaced. WARNING Never attempt even small repairs to the wheel. 3 - 37...
INSP BATTERY INSPECTION ELECTRICAL BATTERY INSPECTION WARNING Battery electrolyte is dangerous; it contains sulfuric acid and therefore is poisonous and highly caustic. Always follow these preventive measures: Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as it can cause severe burns or permanent eye injury.
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INSP BATTERY INSPECTION 4.Inspect: Battery fluid level Battery fluid level low → Fill. Fluid level should be between upper level UPPER LEVEL 1 and lower level 2 marks. LOWER LEVEL CAUTION: Refill with distilled water only; tap water contains minerals harmful to a battery. 5.Inspect: Battery fluid specific gravity Out of specification →...
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INSP BATTERY INSPECTION 7.Inspect: Battery breather hose Obstruction → Remove. Damage → Replace. 8.Install: Battery 1 Battery breather hose 2 Refer to the “CABLE ROUTING” section in CHAPTER 2. CAUTION: When installing the battery, be sure the breather hose is routed correctly. If the breather hose touches the frame or exits in such a way as to cause battery electrolyte or gas to exit onto the frame, structual and...
INSP FUSE INSPECTION FUSE INSPECTION CAUTION: Don’t forget to turn off the main switch when checking or replacing the fuse. Other- wise, it may cause accidental shortcircuit- ing. WARNING Do not use fuses of a higher amperage rat- ing than those recommended. Substitu- tion of a fuse of improper rating can cause extensive electrical system damage and possible fire.
FUSE INSPECTION/HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT/ INSP HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT 4.Replace: Blown fuse ********************************** Blown fuse replacement steps: Turn off ignition and the circuit. Install a new fuse of proper amperage. Turn on the switches and see if the electri- cal device operates. Fuse interrupts the circuit again’...
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INSP HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT 5.Remove: Bulb 1 WARNING Keep flammable products or your hands away from the bulb while it is on, it will be hot. Do not touch the bulb until it cools down. 6.Install: Bulb 1 (new) NOTE: Make sure the projection 2 on the bulb is meshed with the slot 3 on the light case.
ENGINE REMOVAL ENGINE OVERHAUL ENGINE REMOVAL NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the engine in order to remove the following compo- nents: * Cylinder head * Cylinder * Piston * Primary and secondary clutches * Oil pump * Shift shaft * CDI Magneto It is necessary to remove the rear wheel drive assembly in order to remove the...
ENGINE REMOVAL ENGINE OIL 1.Drain: Engine oil Refer to the “ENGINE OIL REPLACE- MENT” section in CHAPTER 3. EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER 1.Remove: Exhaust pipe 1 Muffler 2 CARBURETOR 1.Drain: Fuel (float chamber) NOTE: Place a rag under the over flow hose to absorb a spilt fuel.
ENGINE REMOVAL REAR WHEEL DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND SWINGARM 1.Disconnect: Breather hose 1 (final gear housing and rear brake drum) (from the cable guides 2 of main frame) 2.Block the front wheels, and elevate the rear wheels by placing the suitable stand under the frame.
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY ENGINE DISASSEMBLY CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY, CYLINDER AND PISTON NOTE: With the engine mounted cylinder head assembly, cylinder and piston can be main- tained by removing the following parts. Fuel tank Exhaust pipe Carburetor Engine stays (top) 1.Remove: Recoil starter assembly 1 2.Remove: Timing plug 1 Drive select lever assembly 2...
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ENGINE DISASSEMBLY 5.Align: “T” mark on the rotor With the stationary pointer on the crank- case cover. ********************************* TDC alignment steps: Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with wrench. Align the “T” mark 1 on the rotor with the stationary pointer 2 on the crankcase cover.
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ENGINE DISASSEMBLY 8.Remove: Bolt 1 Cam sprocket 2 NOTE: Fasten a safety wire 3 to the timing chain to prevent if from falling into the crank- case. When removing the cam sprocket, it is not necessary to separate the timing chain. Hold the starter pulley 4 by the Rotor Holder to loosen the bolt on the cam sprocket.
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY 11.Remove: Bolts 1 (cylinder) Cylinder 2 Gasket 3 (cylinder) Dowel pins 4 O-ring 5 12.Remove: Piston pin clip 1 Piston pin 2 Piston 3 NOTE: Before removing the piston pin clip, cover the crankcase with a clean rag so you will not accidentally drop the clip into the crankcase.
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ENGINE DISASSEMBLY 1.Remove: Starter pulley 1 NOTE: Hold the starter pulley by the Rotor Holder to loosen the bolt on the starter pulley. Rotor holder: P/N. YU-01235, 90890-01235 2.Remove: Crankcase cover 1 3.Remove: Gasket 1 Dowel pins 2 Shaft 3 Washer 4 Idle gear 5 (starter) 4.Remove:...
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CLUTCHES NOTE: With the engine mounted, the primary and secondary clutches can be maintained by removing the following parts: Starter motor Crankcase cover (right) 1.Remove: Oil filter cover 1 Oil filter 2 O-ring 3 Clutch cover protector 4 Crankcase cover 5 (right) Dowel pins 6 Gasket 7...
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ENGINE DISASSEMBLY 5.Remove: Lock washer 1 Clutch carrier assembly 2 Washer 3 Clutch housing 4 (primary) Washer 5 NOTE: The secondary clutch housing has two grooves 1 machined into it to permit the primary drive gear behind the primary clutch to clear the secondary clutch. Align one of these grooves with the primary gear 2 before removing the primary clutch assembly.
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY 3.Remove: Shift lever assembly 1 Washer 2 Return spring 3 Stopper lever 4 Washer 5 NOTE: Push the shift pawl and the stopper lever to the arrow direction and remove them from the segment. 4.Remove: Segment 1 (shift cam) ®...
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY NOTE: Fully tighten the tool holding bolts, but make sure the tool body is parallel with the case. If necessary, one screw may be backed out slightly to level tool body. As pressure is applied, alternately tap on the front engine mounting boss, transmis- sion shafts and balancer shaft.
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY 4.Remove: Rocker arm shafts 1 Rocker arms (intake/exhaust) NOTE: Attach the Slide Hammer Set 2 to the rocker arm shaft, and then slide out the them. Slide hammer set: P/N. YU-01083-A Slide hammer bolt: P/N. 90890-01083 Weight: P/N. 90890-01084 VALVE NOTE: Before removing the internal parts (valve,...
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY 2.Remove: Valve cotters 1 NOTE: Attach the Valve Spring Compressor 2 between the valve spring seat and cylinder head to remove the valve cotters. Valve spring compressor: P/N. YM-04019, 90890-04019 3.Remove: Valve spring seat 1 (upper) Valve spring 2 (outer) Valve spring 3 (inner) Valve 4 Valve stem seal 5...
INSPECTION AND REPAIR INSPECTION AND REPAIR CYLINDER HEAD 1.Eliminate: Carbon deposit Use a rounded scraper 1. NOTE: Do not use a sharp instrument to avoid damaging or scratching: Spark plug threads Valve seat Cylinder head 2.Measure: Cylinder head warpage Out of specification → Resurface/Replace. Cylinder head warp: Less than 0.10 mm (0.004 in) INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE...
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 3.Install: Circlip 1 (new) Valve guide 2 (new) Use the Valve Guide Installer 3 with the Valve Guide Remover 4. Valve guide installer: P/N. YM-04065-A, 90890-04065 Valve guide remover (6.0 mm): P/N. YM-04064-A, 90890-04064 4.Bore valve guide 2 to obtain proper valve stem clearance.
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INSPECTION AND REPAIR Press the valve through the valve guide and onto the valve seat to make a clear pattern. Remove the valve from the cylinder head. Measure the valve seat width a. When the valve seat and valve face make contact, bluing will be applied to the valve face.
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INSPECTION AND REPAIR ı Valve seat is in the middle of the valve face ı but too narrow. Valve seat cutter set Desired result To achieve a uni- form valve seat 45˚ cutter width of 1.0 mm (0.04 in) Ç Valve seat is too narrow and right up near valve margin.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR Apply a molybdenum disulfide oil to the valve stem. Install the valve into the cylinder head. Turn the valve until the valve face and valve seat are evenly polished, then clean off all compound. NOTE: To obtain the best lapping result, lightly tap the valve seat while rotating the valve back and forth between your hand.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 2.Measure: Valve spring installed force Out of specification → Replace inner and outer springs as a set. a Installed length Valve spring installed force Inner spring 8.4 ~ 10.2 kg (18.5 ~ 22.5 lb) (IN/EX) at 30.5 mm (1.2 in) Outer spring 16.6 ~ 20.4 kg (36.6 ~ 45.0 lb) (IN/EX)
INSPECTION AND REPAIR NOTE: All valve springs must be installed with the larger pitch a upward as shown. 1 Outer spring 2 Inner spring 4.Check: Valve sealing Leakage at valve seat → Reface, relap or replace valve, relap. Refer to “VALVE SEAT”. ********************************* Valve seat checking steps: Pour a clean solvent 1 into the intake and...
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 2.Inspect: Cam lobes Pitting/Scratches/Blue discoloration → Replace. 3.Measure: Cam lobes Use a Micrometer. Out of specification → Replace. Cam lobe Cam lobe Limit “A” Limit “B” 36.437 mm 30.031 mm Intake (1.435 in) (1.182 in) 36.482 mm 30.152 mm Exhaust (1.436 in)
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INSPECTION AND REPAIR Calculate the clearance by subtracting the rocker-arm-shaft outside diameter from the rocker-arm inside diameter. Arm-to-shaft clearance = Rocker arm inside diameter a – Rocker arm shaft outside diameter b Out of specification → Replace as a set. Arm-to-shaft clearance: 0.009 ~ 0.037 mm (0.0004 ~ 0.0013 in)
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 5.Install: Camshaft bushing 1 NOTE: The cut-out portion 2 of the bushing must be flush with the cylinder head. CAUTION: Do not cock the bushing during installa- tion. The bushing must be perpendicular to the camshaft during installation. 6.Install: Retainer 1 (camshaft bushing) Lock washer (new)
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 2nd steps Measure the piston skirt diameter “P” with a micrometer. b 4 mm (0.16 in) from the piston bottom edge Piston skirt Diameter “P” 70.92 ~ 70.97 mm Standard (2.792 ~ 2.794 in) Oversize 2 71.50 mm (2.815 in) Oversize 4 72.00 mm (2.846 in) If out of the specification, replace the pis-...
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INSPECTION AND REPAIR Side clearance Standard Limit 0.12 mm 0.03 ~ 0.07 mm ring (0.005 in) (0.001 ~ 0.003 in) 0.12 mm 0.02 ~ 0.06 mm ring (0.005 in) (0.0008 ~ 0.0024 in) 2.Position: Piston ring (into cylinder) NOTE: Insert the ring into the cylinder, and push it approximately 20 mm (0.8 in) into the cylin- der.
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INSPECTION AND REPAIR Oil control ring Expander spacer of bottom ring (oil con- trol ring) is color-coded to identify sizes. Size Color Oversize 2 Blue Oversize 4 Yellow Piston pin 1.Inspect: Piston pin Blue discoloration/Grooves → Replace then inspect lubrication system. 2.Measure: Outside diameter a (piston pin) Out of specification →...
INSPECTION AND REPAIR CRANKSHAFT 1.Measure: Crank width A Out of specification → Replace or repair. Crank width: 55.95 ~ 56.00 mm (2.203 ~ 2.205 in) Runout c Out of specification → Replace or repair. <Runout limit>: : 0.03 mm (0.0012 in) : 0.06 mm (0.0024 in) Side clearance D Out of specification →...
INSPECTION AND REPAIR ********************************* Crankshaft reassembling point: The crankshaft 1 and the crank pin 2 oil passages must be properly interconnected with a tolerance of less than 1 mm (0.04 in). ********************************* BALANCER DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVEN GEARS 1.Inspect: Balancer drive gear teeth 1 Balancer driven gear teeth 2 Wear/Damage →...
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 3.Inspect: Bolts 1 (starter clutch) Loose → Replace with a new one, and calk the end of the bolt. Bolts (starter clutch): 30 Nm (3.0 m • kg, 22 ft • lb) ® LOCTITE Calk the end of the bolt PRIMARY CLUTCH Clutch housing 1.Inspect:...
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INSPECTION AND REPAIR Clutch boss and pressure plate 1.Inspect: Clutch boss splines 1 Pressure plate splines 2 Scoring/Wear/Damage → Replace clutch boss assembly and/or pressure plate. Friction plates 1.Inspect: Friction plate 1 Damage/Wear → Replace friction plate as a set. 2.Measure: Friction plate thickness Measure at all four points.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR Clutch spring 1.Inspect: Clutch spring Wear/Damage → Replace. 2.Measure: Clutch spring free length a Out of specification → Replace springs as a set. Clutch spring minimum length: 32.9 mm (1.30 in) Clutch release lever 1.Inspect: Release lever 1 Adjuster 2 O-ring 3 Cracks/Wear/Damage →...
INSPECTION AND REPAIR TRANSMISSION AND SHIFTER Shift fork and guide bar 1.Inspect: Shift forks On the gear and shift cam contact sur- faces. Wear/Chafing/Bends/Damage → Replace. 2.Inspect: Guide bars (Roll the guide bar on a flat surface. Bends → Replace. WARNING Do not attempt to straighten a bent guide bar.
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INSPECTION AND REPAIR 2.Inspect: Gears (transmission 1 and drive pinion 2) Mating dogs Cracks/Damage/Wear → Replace. NOTE: When the drive pinion gear is replaced, be sure to adjust the drive pinion gear shim(s), refer to the “DRIVE TRAIN-MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE” section in CHAPTER 6. 3.Check: Gear movement (transmission) Unsmooth operation →...
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 3.Inspect: Crankcase Cracks/Damage → Replace. Oil delivery passages Clog → Blow out with compressed air. NOTE: When the crankcase is replaced, be sure to adjust the middle gear shim(s), refer to “DRIVE TRAIN-MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE” section in CHAPTER 6. RECOIL STARTER 1.Inspect: Drive plate 1...
ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT RECOIL STARTER 1.Install: Starter spring 1 NOTE: Mesh the spring hook 2 wise the case slit, then carefully wind the spring counterclock- wise, and fit the spring into the case. 2.Install: Plate 1 Starter spring case 2 NOTE: Mesh the end 3 of the sheave spring with...
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT 6.Install: Spring (drive pawl) 1 Drive pawl 2 Circlip 3 Spring 4 Drive plate 5 Bolt 6 NOTE: When installing the spring (drive pawl), align the spring end 7 with the groove a on the sheave drum. 7.Turn the sheave drum 3-turns clockwise to preload the starter spring.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT CRANKSHAFT, TRANSMISSION AND BALANCER SHAFT 1.Install: Crankshaft 1 (to right crankcase) NOTE: Hold the connecting rod at top dead center with one hand while installing the crank- shaft. 2.Install: Transmission assembly 1 (main axle and drive axle) 3.Install: Balancer shaft 1 Shift fork #1 2...
Sealant 1 (to matching surfaces of both case halves) ® Sealant (Quick Gasket ACC-QUICK-GS-KT Yamaha bond No. 1215: 90890-85505 2.Install: Dowel pins 2 3.Fit the left crankcase onto the right case. Tap lightly on the case with a soft ham- mer.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT Crankshaft installer set 1: P/N. YU-90050 Buffer boss installer set 2: P/N. 90890-04088 Adapter #11 3: P/N. YM-33279 Spacer 4 (crankshaft): P/N. YM-90070-A, 90890-04060 2.Install: Balancer gear 1 (driven) Straight key 2 NOTE: Align the drive gear mark 3 with the driven gear mark 4.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT SHIFT SHAFT/OIL PUMP 1 Adjuster 8 Stopper lever 2 Spring 9 Return spring 3 Release lever 0 Oil seal 4 Shift guides A Shift pedal 5 Ball holder B Oil pump assembly 6 Shift shaft C Gasket 7 Torsion spring 4 - 53...
ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT SHIFTER AND OIL PUMP 1.Install: Segment 1 Pin 2 (long) Pin 3 (short) NOTE: Install the pin 2 (long) to the match mark 4 position. 2.Install: Segment (shift cam) NOTE: Align the hole 1 of the shift cam with the pin 2 (long) of the segment.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CLUTCHES 1.Install: Clutch housing 1 (secondary) Washer 2 2.Install: Friction plates 1 Clutch plates 2 (to clutch boss 3) NOTE: Install the clutch plates and friction plates alternately on the clutch boss, starting with a friction plate and ending with a friction plate.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Hold the clutch boss 2 by the Rotor Holder 3 to tighten the nut. Rotor holder: P/N. YU-01235, 90890-01235 6.Bend the lock washer tab 4. 7.Install: Clutch springs 1 Bearing holder 2 Bearing 3 Push rod 4 Bolts (clutch spring): 6 Nm (0.6 m •...
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT 11.Install: Washer 1 Clutch housing 2 (primary) Washer 3 Clutch carrier assembly 4 NOTE: The secondary clutch housing has two grooves 1 machined into it permit the primary drive gear behind the primary clutch to clear the secondary clutch. Align one of these grooves with the pri- mary gear 2 before installing the primary clutch housing.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT 15.Install: Shift guide #2 1 Ball holder 2 Shift guide #1 3 Spring 4 (clutch release lever) NOTE: The slot 5 in the shift guide #2 must engage the shift shaft projection 6. The slot 7 in the shift guide #1 must engage the stopper shaft 8.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT STARTER PULLEY (EXCEPT FOR USA) AND CDI MAGNETO 1.Inspect: Timing chain 1 Chain guide 2 (intake) Chain guide (intake): 8 Nm (0.8 m • kg, 5.8 ft • lb) NOTE: Fasten a safety wire 3 to the timing chain to prevent it from falling into the crankcase.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT 5.Install: Starter pulley 1 Bolt (starter pulley): 50 Nm (5.0 m • kg, 36 ft • lb) NOTE: Hold the starter pulley by the Rotor Holder to tighten the bolt. Rotor holder: P/N. YU-01235, 90890-01235 Before installing the starter pulley, apply the grease to the oil seal rip 2 and O-ring 4 - 64...
ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY, CYLINDER AND PISTON 1.Install: Piston 1 Piston pin 2 Piston pin clips 3 NOTE: The arrow 4 on the piston must point to the front of the engine. Before installing the piston pin clip, cover the crankcase with a clean towel or rag so you will not accidentally drop the pin clip and material into the crankcase.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT 5.Install: Cylinder 1 Bolts (cylinder)-temporary tighten NOTE: Install the cylinder with one hand while compressing the piston rings with the other hand. Pass the timing chain through the chain cavity. 6.Install: Chain guide 1 (exhaust) Oil seal 2 Dowel pins 3 Gasket 4 (cylinder head) WARNING...
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise until the TDC mark 3 is aligned with the station- ary pointer 4 on the crankcase cover. Place the timing chain onto the cam sprocket. Install the cam sprocket onto the cam- shaft, and finger tighten the sprocket bolt.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT Insert a small screwdriver 3 into the ten- sioner body slit. While pressing the ten- sioner rod, rotate screwdriver clockwise until it stops turning. While holding the screwdriver in this posi- tion, and install the tensioner assembly 2 (with the gasket) onto the cylinder, then temporary tighten the tensioner assembly holding bolts 4.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT REMOUNTING ENGINE Reverse the “ENGINE REMOVAL” proce- dure. Note the following points. WARNING Securely support the machine so there is no danger of it falling over. 1.Install: Engine assembly (from right side) 2.Install: Bolt 1 (engine mounting - rear lower) Bolt 2 (engine mounting - rear upper) Bolt 3 (engine mounting - front) Bolts 4 (engine mounting - top)
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT 3.Install: Rear wheel drive assembly and swing- arm. NOTE: Before installing the swingarm. Lubricate the following parts. Swingarm pivot side: 1) Bearings 1 2) Oil seals 2 3) Collars 3 4) Pivot shafts 4 Drive shaft side: 1) Drive shaft splines 5 2) Coupling gear splines 6 Lithium-soap Base Grease...
CARB CARBURETOR CARBURETION CARBURETOR 1 Vacuum chamber cover A Main jet SPECIFICATIONS 2 Spring B Needle valve set ID MARK 4XE1 00 3 Jet needle set C Throttle stop screw MAIN JET (M.J.) 4 Piston valve D Float pin PILOT JET (P.J.) #42.5 5 Pilot air jet E Float...
CARB CARBURETOR REMOVAL 1.Turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”. 2.Remove: Air vent hose 1 Overflow hose 2 Fuel hose 3 3.Loosen: Clamp screws 4 4.Remove: Carburetor assembly 5.Remove: Throttle valve cover 1 6.Remove: Throttle cable end 1 7.Loosen: Throttle cable adjusting nut 1 8.Remove: Throttle cable 2 DISASSEMBLY...
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CARB CARBURETOR 2.Remove: Pilot air jet 1 3.Remove: Float chamber 1 O-ring 2 4.Remove: Float pin 1 Float 2 Needle valve 3 NOTE: Remove the float pin in the direction of the arrow. 5.Remove: Throttle stop screw 1 Valve seat 2 Main jet 3 Pilot jet 4 Pilot screw set 5...
CARB CARBURETOR 7.Remove: Cover (coasting enricher) 1 Spring 2 Diaphragm 3 8.Remove: Starter plunger 1 INSPECTION 1.Inspect: Carburetor body Starter jet 1 Float chamber Cracks/damage → Replace. Fuel passage Contamination → Clean as indicated. Fuel chamber body Contamination → Clean. ********************************* Cleaning steps: Wash the carburetor in a petroleum based...
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CARB CARBURETOR 3.Inspect: Float 1 Float tang 2 Damage → Replace. 4.Inspect: Main jet 1 Needle jet 2 Pilot jet 3 Pilot air jet 4 Wear/damage → Replace. Contamination → Blow out the jets with compressed air. 5.Inspect: Spring 1 Spring seat 2 Jet needle set 3 Piston valve 4...
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CARB CARBURETOR 8.Inspect: Throttle stop screw 1 Pilot screw 2 Contamination/wear → Replace. O-ring 3 Damage → Replace. 9.Check: Free movement (piston valve) Sticks → Replace. Insert the piston valve into the carburetor body, and check for free movement. 10.Check: Free movement (throttle valve) Sticks →...
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CARB CARBURETOR 3.Install: O-ring Washer Spring Pilot screw Pilot screw: 2 turns out 4.Install: Needle valve 1 Float 2 Float pin 3 NOTE: Install the float pin in the direction of the arrow. 5.Measure: Float height a Out of specification → Adjust. Float height (F.H.): 12 ~ 14 mm (0.47 ~ 0.55 in) *********************************...
CARB CARBURETOR 6.Install: Piston valve 1 NOTE: Match the tab on the rubber diaphragm to the matching recess in the carburetor body. INSTALLATION Reverse the “REMOVAL” procedure. Note the following points. 1.Install: Carburetor assembly Clamp screw: 2 Nm (0.2 m • kg, 1.4 ft • lb) 2.Adjust: Idle speed Refer to “IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT”...
CARB CARBURETOR FUEL LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 1.Measure: Fuel level a Out of specification → Adjust. Fuel level: 1.0 ~ 2.0 mm (0.04 ~ 0.08 in) Above the float chamber mat- ing surface ********************************* Fuel level measurement and adjustment steps: Place the machine on a level surface. Connect the fuel level gauge 1 to the drain pipe 2.
DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE DRIVE TRAIN MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE MIDDLE GEAR 1 Universal joint A Reverse gear K O-ring 2 Bearing retainer 1 B Dog clutch L Lever 3 Bearing C Middle driven shaft M Shift lever shaft 4 Shims D Driven pinion gear N Circlip 5 Bearing housing...
DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE MIDDLE GEAR SHIMS When the crankcase assembly and/or the middle gear comp., etc. are replaced, be sure to adjust the middle gear shim(s). Refer to the “MIDDLE GEAR SHIM SELECTION” and “MIDDLE GEAR LASH ADJUSTMENT” section. 1 Drive pinion gear 2 Driven pinion gear (forward gear) 3 Reverse gear...
DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE REMOVAL NOTE: It is necessary to remove the rear wheel drive assembly and/or engine assembly in order to service the middle gear, refer to the “ENGINE OVERHAUL” section in CHAPTER 1.Drain: Engine oil Refer to the “ENGINE OIL REPLACE- MENT”...
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DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE 2.Remove: Bolts 1 (middle gear case cover) Middle gear case cover 2 Dowel pins 3.Remove: Middle driven shaft assembly 1 Bearing 2 Shim 3 Driven pinion gear 4 Middle drive axle 1.Remove: Nut 1 (middle drive pinion gear) Middle drive pinion gear 2 NOTE: Flatten the punched portion of the middle...
DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE 3.Remove: Bearing retainers 1 Use a #40 Torx Driver. 4.Remove: Bearing 1 Shim 2 DISASSEMBLY Middle driven shaft 1.Remove: Universal joint ********************************* Removal steps: Remove the circlips 1. Place the U-joint in a press. With a suitable diameter pipe beneath the yoke, press the bearing into the pipe as shown.
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DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE Universal joint holder: P/N. YM-04062, 90890-04062 Attachment: P/N. YM33291, 90890-04096 3.Remove: Middle driven shaft 1 Dog clutch 2 4.Remove: Bearing retainer 1 NOTE: Use a Bearing retainer wrench 2. Bearing retainer wrench 32 mm (1.26 in): P/N.
DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE 6.Remove: Bearing retainer 1 NOTE: Use a Ring nut wrench 2. Ring nut wrench: P/N. YM-1391, 90890-01391 Bearing 3 Shift lever 1.Remove: Shift fork guide bar 1 Shift fork 2 Ball 3 Spring 4 NOTE: When removing the shift fork guide bar, the ball will fall off.
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DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE 3.Check: Universal joints 1 Yoke 2 Bearings 3 Wear/Cracks/Damage → Replace. 4.Inspect: Shift fork 4 1 On the dog clutch and shift lever contact surfaces. Wear/Chafing/Bends/Damage → Replace. Spring 2 Wear/Damage → Replace. Ball (stopper) 3 Wear/Damage/Scratches →...
DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE 8.Inspect: Bearing housing 1 Cracks/Damage → Replace bearing hous- ing assembly. O-ring 2 Wear/Damage → Replace. NOTE: When the bearing housing assembly is replaced, be sure to adjust the middle gear shim(s), refer to the “MIDDLE GEAR SHIM SELECTION”...
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DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE ********************************* Middle gear shims selection steps: Shim selection Å When the crankcase and/or the drive pin- ion gear are replaced, be sure to adjust the drive pinion gear shim Å. To find drive pinion gear shim thickness “A”...
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DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE In the example above, the calculated shim thickness is 0.57 mm. The chart instructs you, however, to round off the 7 to 5, then shim thickness is 0.55 mm. Shim selection ı When the crankcase and/or the driven pin- ion gear are replaced, be sure to adjust the driven pinion gear shim ı.
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DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE Hundredths Round value 0, 1 2, 3 4, 5, 6 7, 8 In the example above, the calculated shim thickness is 0.95 mm. The chart instructs you, however, to round off the 5 to 5, then shim thickness is 0.95 mm.
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DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE Reverse gear shim 0.15 0.40 Thickness (mm) 0.20 0.50 0.30 Because shims can only be selected in 0.05 mm increments, round off hundredths digit and select appropriate shim(s). Hundredths Round value 0, 1 2, 3 4, 5, 6 7, 8 In the example above, the calculated shim thickness is 0.51 mm.
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DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE Example: 1) If the bearing hauging is stamped “–03”..j = 1 – 0.03 = 0.97 2) If the crankcase is stamped “45” ..c = 110 + 0.45 = 110.45 3) If the pinion gear is stamped “–02” ..
DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE ASSEMBLY Reverse the “DISASSEMBLY” procedures. Note the following points. Middle driven shaft 1.Apply: Lithium base grease To the oil seal and O-ring. 2.Install: Shift lever shaft 1 Shift lever 2 Stopper shaft 3 Circlip 4 3.Install: Spring 1 (to shift fork 4) Ball 2 NOTE:...
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DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE 6.Install: Bearing 1 (to bearing housing) Bearing retainer 2 NOTE: Use a Ring nut wrench 3. Ring nut wrench: P/N. YM-1391, 90890-01391 7.Tighten: Bearing retainer Bearing retainer: 60 Nm (6.0 m • kg, 43 ft • lb) 8.Install: Shim(s) 1 Reverse gear 2...
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DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE 11.Tighten: Bearing retainer Bearing retainer: 60 Nm (6.0 m • kg, 43 ft • lb) ® Use LOCTITE 12.Install: Middle driven shaft 1 Dog clutch 2 13.Install: U-joint 1 Washer 2 Nut 3 (U-joint) NOTE: Hold the U-joint 1 by the Universal Joint Holder 4 and Attachment 5, and tighten the U-joint securing nut to specification.
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DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE 14.Install Universal joint ********************************* Installation steps: Install the opposite yoke into the U-joint. Apply the “Wheel bearing grease” to the bearings. Install the bearing 1 onto the yoke. CAUTION: Check each bearing. The needles can easily fall out of their races.
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DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE 3.Install: Middle drive axle assembly 1 Refer to the “ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT-CRANK SHAFT, TRANS- MISSION AND BALANCER SHAFT” sec- tion in CHAPTER 4. 4.Install: Middle drive pinion gear 1 Nut 2 Nut (middle drive pinion gear): 60 Nm (6.0 m •...
MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE 2.Apply: Sealant 1 To the mating surface of both case halves. ® Sealant (Quick Gasket) P/N. ACC-QUICK-GS-KT Yamaha bond No. 1215 P/N. 90890-85505 3.Install: Dowel pins Middle gear case cover 2 NOTE: Before installing the middle gear case cover onto the crankcase, shift the gear into “FORWARD”.
DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE 2.Shift: Drive select lever For forward drive. 3.Measure: Gear lash Gently rotate the middle drive axle from engagement to engagement. Over specified limit → Repair. Middle driven gear lash: (using measurement tool): 0.1 ~ 0.2 mm (0.004 ~ 0.008 in) NOTE: Measure the gear lash at 4 positions.
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DRIV MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE 2.Install: Rear wheel drive assembly and swingarm Refer to “REMOUNTING ENGINE” section in the CHAPTER 4. 3.Adjust: Rear brake Refer to “REAR BRAKE LEVER AND PEDAL ADJUSTMENT” section in the CHAPTER 3. 4.Install: Rear fender Rear carrier Front fender Front bumper Front carrier...
DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT 1 Bearing housing 8 Bearing E O-ring 2 O-ring 9 Oil seal F Oil seal 3 Oil seal 0 Bearing G Collar 4 Bearing A Drive pinion gear H Drive shaft 5 Ring gear shim B Final drive gear shim...
DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT TROUBLESHOOTING The following conditions may indicate damage drive train components: Symptoms Possible causes 1.A pronounced hesitation or “jerky” move- ment during acceleration, deceleration, or A. Bearing damage. sustained speed. (this must not be con- fused with engine surging or transmission B.
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DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT Inspection notes 1.Investigate any unusual noises ********************************* The following “Noises” may indicate a machanical problem: A “rolling rumble” noise during coasting, acceleration, or deceleration. The noise increases with rear wheel speed, but it does not increase with higher engine or transmission speeds.
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DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT 3.Inspect: Oil leakage By the following inspection steps. ********************************* Oil leakage inspection steps: Clean the entire machine thoroughly, then dry it. Apply a leak-localizing compound or dry powder spray to the shaft drive. Road test the machine long enough to locate the leak.
DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL WARNING Securely support the machine so there is no danger of it falling over. 1.Drain: Final gear oil Refer to the “FINAL GEAR OIL REPLACE- MENT” section in CHAPTER 3. 2.Remove: Seat Rear carrier Rear fender Refer to the “FENDERS AND FUEL TANK-...
DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT NOTE: When the final gear case until is removed from the swingarm, the drive shaft 3 may fall off. Be careful not to lose these parts. DISASSEMBLY 1.Remove: Bolts 1 (8 mm) Bolts 2 (10 mm) NOTE: Working in a crisscross pattern, loosen bolt 1/4 turn each.
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DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT 3.Remove: Bearing retainer (drive shaft - final) NOTE: Final-drive-shaft-bearing-retainer has left- hand threads. Turn retainer clockwise to loosen it. NOTE: When remounting the bearing retainer, use the Bearing Retainer Wrench 1. Bearing retainer wrench: P/N.
2.Inspect: Bearings 4 Damage → Replace. NOTE: Reuse of roller bearing OK, but Yamaha recommends installation of new bearing. Do not reuse the oil seal. When the final drive pinion gear and/or ring gear are replaced, be sure to adjust the shim of the final drive pinion gear and/ or ring gear, refer to the “FINAL DRIVE...
DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT 4.Inspect: Final gear case 1 Bearing housing 2 (ring gear) Cracks/Damage → Replace. NOTE: When the final gear case and/or ring gear bearing housing are replaced, be sure to adjust the shim of the final drive pinion gear and/or ring gear, refer to the “FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND RING GEAR SHIM SELECTION”...
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DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT Example: 1) If the “+01” is stamped on the final drive pinion gear, a = 79 + 0.01 = 79.01 2) If the “50” is stamped on the final gear case, b = 78 + 0.50 = 78.50 3) Therefore, “A”...
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DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT ********************************* Shim selection steps: To find ring gear shim thickness “B”, use the following formula. Ring gear shim thickness: “B” = c + d – (e + f) c= The stamped number on the final gear case is either added to or subtracted from “42”.
DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Reverse the “DISASSEMBLY” procedures. Note the following points. 1.Install: Roller bearing (drive pinion gear) ********************************* Installation steps: Heat the main housing only to 150˚C (302˚F) Install the roller bearing outer race using the proper adapted.
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DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT Thrust washer selection 1.Measure/Select: Ring gear thrust clearance “C” ********************************* Thrust clearance measurement steps: ® Place four pieces of Plastigauge between originally fitted thrust washer and ring gear. Install the ring gear assembly and tighten the bolts to specification.
DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT 2.Install: Thrust washer 1 Ring gear 2 Shim(s) 3 (proper size as calculated) Bearing housing 4 NOTE: Before installing the ring gear, apply the grease to the oil seal rips. Before installing the bearing housing, apply the grease to the O-ring.
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DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT 4.Attach: Gear lash measurement tool 1 Dial gauge 2 Gear lash measurement tool: P/N. YM-01231, 90890-01231 Dial gauge: P/N. YU-03097, 90890-03097 a Measuring point 5.Measure: Gear lash Gently rotate the gear coupling from engagement to engagement.
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DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT 3.Adjust: Gear lash ********************************* Gear lash adjustment steps: Select the suitable shims and thrust washer by the following chart. Too-little gear lash → Reduce shim thickness. Too-large gear lash → Increase shim thickness. To add or reduce ring gear shim thickness Increase by more...
Lightweight lithium - soap base grease 2.Apply: Sealant 2 (to matching surfaces of swingarm 3 and final gear case 4) ® Sealant (Quick Gasket P/N. ACC-QUICK-GS-KT ® Yamaha Bond No. 1215 P/N. 90890-85505 3.Install: Drive shaft 1 (to universal joint) 6 - 40...
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DRIV FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT 4.Install: Final gear case unit 1 NOTE: Before installing the final gear case unit, apply the grease to the O-ring Bolt (final gear case – axle hous- ing) 3: 55 Nm (5.5 m • kg, 40 ft • lb) Nut (final gear case –...
CHAS FRONT WHEELS AND FRONT BRAKE CHASSIS FRONT WHEELS AND FRONT BRAKE TIRE AIR PRESSURE 1 Brake camshaft lever 0 Bearing spacer 2 Wear indicator plate A Front brake drum Cold Tire Pressure Front Rear 3 Brake shoe plate B Oil seal 20 kPa 25 kPa 4 Brake shoe plate seal...
CHAS FRONT WHEELS AND FRONT BRAKE REMOVAL Front wheels 1.Place the machine on a level place. 2.Loosen: Nuts (front wheel) Apply the parking brake 1 . 3.Elevate the front wheels by placing the suitable stand under the frame. WARNING Securely support the machine there is no danger of falling over.
CHAS FRONT WHEELS AND FRONT BRAKE 9.Remove: Brake camshaft lever 1 Wear indicator plate 2 Brake camshaft 3 Brake camshaft holder 4 Pivot pin 5 Brake shoe plate 6 INSPECTION 1.Inspect: Wheel Refer to the “WHEEL INSPECTION” sec- tion in CHAPTER 3. 2.Measure: Wheel runout Over specified limit →...
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CHAS FRONT WHEELS AND FRONT BRAKE 4.Inspect: Brake linings Glazed parts → Sand with coarse sandpa- per. 5.Measure: Brake lining thickness a Out of specification → Replace. Brake lining thickness: 4.0 mm (0.16 in) <Wear limit>: 2.0 mm (0.08 in) NOTE: Replace the brake shoes as a set (with shoe springs) if either is found to be worn to the...
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CHAS FRONT WHEELS AND FRONT BRAKE 9.Inspect: Bearings 1 (brake drum) Bearings allow play in the brake drum or the wheel tuns roughly → Replace. Oil seal 2 Wear/Damage → Replace. ********************************* Wheel bearing and oil seal replacement steps: Clean the outside of the brake drum. Remove the oil seal 1 use a flat-head screw driver.
CHAS FRONT WHEELS AND FRONT BRAKE INSTALLATION Reverse the “REMOVAL” procedure. Note the following points. 1.Lubricate: Oil seal lips 1 Bearings 2 Camshaft 3 Pivot pin 4 O-ring 5 Lithium-soap base grease CAUTION: Install the camshaft and the pivot pin lightly greased.
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CHAS FRONT WHEELS AND FRONT BRAKE 4.Install: Brake shoes WARNING Do not apply grease to the brake shoe lin- ings. 5.Connect: Front brake breather hose Brake cable (to brake shoe plate) 6.Install: Circlip 1 Spring 2 Washer (C-type) 3 Spring 4 Pin 5 Adjuster 6 7.Install:...
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CHAS FRONT WHEELS AND FRONT BRAKE 9.Install: Front wheel Nut (front wheel): 55 Nm (5.5 m • kg, 40 ft • lb) NOTE: Arrow mark 1 on the tire must point toward the rotating direction Å of the wheel. 10.Adjust: Front brake cable free play Refer to the “FRONT BRAKE ADJUST- MENT”...
CHAS REAR WHEELS/REAR BRAKE AND REAR AXLE REMOVAL 1.Place the machine on a level place. 2.Loosen: Nuts (rear wheel) Apply the parking brake 1. 3.Block the front wheels, and elevate the rear wheels by placing the suitable stand under the frame. WARNING Securely support the machine there is no danger of falling over.
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CHAS REAR WHEELS/REAR BRAKE AND REAR AXLE 8.Remove: Adjusters 1 (brake lever and brake pedal) Pins Springs 9.Disconnect: Brake cable 2 Brake rod 3 Rear brake breather hose 4 10.Remove: Bearing retainer 1 Brake shoe plate assembly 2 11.Remove: Spring 1 Brake camshaft lever 2 Wear indicator plate 3 Brake camshaft 4...
CHAS REAR WHEELS/REAR BRAKE AND REAR AXLE INSPECTION 1.Inspect: Wheel Refer to the “WHEEL INSPECTION” sec- tion in CHAPTER 3. 2.Measure: Wheel runout Tire surfaces Refer to the “FRONT WHEEL AND FRONT BRAKE-INSPECTION” section. 3.Inspect: Wheel hub 1 Cracks/Damage → Replace. Splines 2 (wheel hub) Wear/Damage →...
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CHAS REAR WHEELS/REAR BRAKE AND REAR AXLE 8.Inspect: Brake drum inner surface 1 Oil/Scratches → Remove. Use a rag soaked in lacquer thinner or a solvent. Use a emery cloth (lightly Scratches and evenly polishing). Spline 2 Wear/Damage → Replace. 9.Inspect: Brake shoe plate 1 Cracks/Bends/Damage →...
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CHAS REAR WHEELS/REAR BRAKE AND REAR AXLE 13.Measure: Rear axle runout a Out of specification → Replace. Rear axle runout limit: 1.5 mm (0.06 in) WARNING Do not attempt to straighten a bent axle. 14.Inspect: Bearing 1 (rear axle) Bearing allow play in the axle hub or the bearing turns roughly →...
CHAS REAR WHEELS/REAR BRAKE AND REAR AXLE INSTALLATION Reverse the “REMOVAL” procedures. Note the following points. 1.Lubricate: Oil seal lip 1 (rear axle) Bearings 2 (rear axle) Axle spline (rear axle) Lithium-soap base grease 2.Install: Rear axle 1 NOTE: Before installing the rear axle, loosen all the bolts on the final gear case 2.
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6.Apply: Sealant (to matching surface of brake shoe plate and swingarm) ® Sealant (Quick Gasket P/N. ACC-QUICK-GS-KT Yamaha bond No. 1215 P/N. 90890-85505 7.Install: Brake shoe plate assembly 1 Bearing retainer 2 NOTE: The brake shoe plate should be installed with the drain bolt 3 downward.
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CHAS REAR WHEELS/REAR BRAKE AND REAR AXLE 8.Install: Brake shoes 9.Lubricate: Dust seal 1 (backing plate) Yamaha brake grease P/N. 90793-40003 CAUTION: Do not apply grease to the brake shoe lin- ings. Brake drum spline Lithium-soap base grease CAUTION: Do not apply grease on the axle shaft spline, or the extra grease may contami- nate the brake shoes during running.
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CHAS REAR WHEELS/REAR BRAKE AND REAR AXLE 16.Install: Cotter pin 1 NOTE: Do not loosen the axle nut after torque tightening. If the axle nut groove is not aligned with the cotter pin hole, align groove with the hole by tightening up on the axle nut.
CHAS STEERING SYSTEM INSPECTION 1.Inspect: Handlebar Cracks/Bends/Damage → Replace. 2.Inspect: Steering shaft Bends/Damage → Replace. WARNING Do not attempt to straighten a bent shaft; this may dangerously weaken the shaft. 3.Inspect: Steering bearings 1 Oil seals 2 Wear/Damage → Replace. 4.Inspect: Tie-rod 1 Bend/Damage →...
CHAS STEERING SYSTEM 6.Adjust: Tie-rod assembly length ********************************* Tie-rod assembly length adjustment steps: Loosen the locknuts. Adjust the tie-rod assembly length a by turning both tie-rod ends. Tie-rod assembly length a: 296 mm (11.7 in) Å Right-hand-threads ı Left-hand-threads Ç To steering shaft Î...
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CHAS STEERING SYSTEM 2.Lubricate: Steering bearings 1 Oil seals 2 Lithium-soap base grease 3.Install: Oil seals 1 (to steering shaft) Collars 2 Steering bearings 3 NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seals dur- ing installation. 4.Install: Steering shaft 1 (with steering bearings) WARNING Make sure the brake cables and leads are properly routed, and are not damaged or...
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CHAS STEERING SYSTEM 7.Install: Cotter pin 1 NOTE: Do not loosen the axle nut after torque tightening. If the axle nut groove is not aligned with the cotter pin hole, align groove with the hole by tightening up on the axle nut. WARNING Always use a new cotter pin.
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CHAS STEERING SYSTEM Handlebar 1.Install: Handlebar holder (lower) 1 Handlebar 2 Handlebar holders (upper) 3 NOTE: The upper handlebar holder should be installed with the punched mark a forward CAUTION: Tighten the handlebar bolts so that clear- ances b are spaced evenly. Handlebar holder (upper): 20 Nm (2.0 m •...
CHAS FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND FRONT ARM REMOVAL 1.Remove: Front carrier Front bumper Front fender Refer to the “FENDERS AND FUEL TANK- FRONT FENDER - Removal” section in CHAPTER 3. Front wheel Brake drum Brake shoe plate Refer to “FRONT WHEELS AND FRONT BRAKE - Removal”...
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CHAS FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND FRONT ARM 7.Inspect: Lower arms free play ********************************* Inspection steps: Inspect the lower arm brackets 1 of the frame. If bent, cracked or damaged, repair or replace the frame. Check the tightening torque of the lower arm securing nuts 2.
CHAS FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND FRONT ARM INSPECTION 1.Inspect: Shock absorber Oil leaks → Replace the shock absorber assembly. Ball joint Cracks/Damage → Replace the shock absorber assembly. Spring Fatigue/Damage → Replace the shock absorber assembly. Move the spring up and down. 2.Inspect: Steering knuckle Cracks/Pitting/Damage →...
CHAS FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND FRONT ARM INSTALLATION Reverse the “REMOVAL” procedures. Note the following points. 1.Lubricate: Bushings 1 (inner surface) Lithium-soap base grease 2.Tighten: Nut 2 (lower arm) Nut (lower arm): 45 Nm (4.5 m • kg, 32 ft • lb) NOTE: Be sure to position the front arm securing bolts (front 1 and rear 2) so that the bolt...
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CHAS FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND FRONT ARM 5.Install: Cotter pin 3 NOTE: Do not loosen the axle nut after torque tightening. If the axle nut groove is not aligned with the cotter pin hole, align groove with the hole by tightening up on the axle nut.
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CHAS FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND FRONT ARM NOTE: Do not loosen the axle nut after torque tightening. If the axle nut groove is not aligned with the cotter pin hole, align groove with the hole by tightening up on the axle nut. WARNING Always use a new cotter pin.
CHAS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM REMOVAL 1.Remove: Rear wheel (left) Wheel hub Rear wheel (right) Brake drum Brake shoe plate Rear axle Refer to the “REAR WHEEL/REAR BRAKE AND REAR AXLE - REMOVAL” section. 2.Remove: Final gear case protector 1 3.Remove: Final gear case unit 1 Refer to the “FINAL DRIVE GEAR AN...
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CHAS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM 5.Remove: Nut 1 (shock absorber - upper) Bolt 2 Shock absorber 3 6.Remove: Spring (rear brake pedal) 1 7.Remove: Caps (pivot shaft) 8.Inspect: Swingarm free play ********************************* Free play inspection steps: Check the tightening torque of the pivot shafts 1 and locknut 2 (right side of pivot shaft).
CHAS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM Remove the bearings 3 using a general bearing puller. Install the new bearings and oil seal by reversing the previous steps. NOTE: Use a socket 4 that matches the outside diameter of the race of the bearing and oil seal.
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CHAS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM 3.Tighten: Pivot shafts (swingarm) Locknut (pivot shaft) ********************************* Pivot shaft tightening steps: Tighten the pivot shaft 1 (left) to specifi- cation. Pivot shaft (left): 130 Nm (13.0 m • kg, 94 ft • lb) Tighten the pivot shaft 2 (right) until it contacts the collar 3.
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CHAS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM 7.Install: Clip 8.Install: Final gear assembly 1 Refer to the “FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT - ASSEMBLY - INSTALLA- TION” section in CHAPTER 6. 9.Install: Rear axle Brake shoe plate Brake drum Rear wheel (right) Wheel hub (left) Rear wheel (left) Refer to the “REAR WHEEL/REAR BRAKE...
– ELEC SWITCH INSPECTION SWITCH INSPECTION SWITCH INSPECTION Use a pocket tester to check the terminals for continuity. If the continuity is faulty at any point, replace the switch. Pocket tester: P/N. YU-03112, 90890-03112 NOTE: Set the pocket tester to “0” before starting the test.
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– ELEC SWITCH INSPECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY INSPECTION Refer to “SWITCH INSPECTION” and check for continuity between lead terminals. Poor connection, no continuity → Correct or replace. The coupler locations are circled. 8 - 4...
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– ELEC SWITCH INSPECTION 1 Lights switch 2 Lights switch (for New Hampshire and Maine) 3 Engine stop switch 4 Starter switch 5 Main switch 6 Rear brake lever switch 7 Rear brake lever switch (for New Hampshire and Maine) 8 Front brake lever switch (for New Hampshire and Maine) 9 Rear brake pedal switch (for New Hampshire and Maine) 0 Reverse switch...
– ELEC CHECKING OF BULBS CHECKING OF BULBS (FOR HEADLIGHT) CHECKING BULBS CONDITION 1.Remove the bulb. CAUTION: ACHTUNG: Be sure to hold the socket firmly when removing the bulb. Never pull the lead. Otherwise, the lead may be pulled off the terminal in the coupler.
– ELEC IGNITION SYSTEM EB802010 TROUBLESHOOTING IF THE IGNITION SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE (NO SPARK OR INTERMITTENT SPARK): Procedure Check: 6.Main switch 1.Spark plugs 7.Pickup coil resistance 2.Ignition spark gap 8.Source coil resistance 3.Spark plug cap resistance 9.Wiring connection 4.Ignition coil resistance (the entire ignition system) 5.Engine stop switch NOTE:...
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– ELEC IGNITION SYSTEM for EUR/AUS 2.Ignition spark gap Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug. Connect the ignition checker 1 as shown. 2 Spark plug cap Turn the main switch to “ON”. Check the ignition spark gap a. Crank the engine by pushing the starter switch and increase the spark gap until a misfire occurs.
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– ELEC IGNITION SYSTEM C0NTINUITY Tester (+) lead → Orange lead terminal 4.Ignition coil resistance Tester (–) lead → Ignition coil base Disconnect the ignition coil connector from the wire harness. Connect the pocket tester (Ω × 1) to the ignition coil.
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– ELEC IGNITION SYSTEM C0NTINUITY 7.Pickup coil resistance Disconnect the CDI magneto coupler from the wire harness. Connect the pocket tester (Ω × 100) to the pickup coil terminal. Br W/G Tester (+) lead → White/Green terminal 1 Tester (–) lead → White/Red terminal 2 Check the pickup coil for the specified OUT OF SPECIFICATION resistance.
– ELEC ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM STARTING CIRCUIT OPERATION The starting circuit on this model consists of the starter motor, starter relay, starting circuit cut-off relay, rear brake lever switch, and neutral switch. If the main switch is on position, the starter motor can be operated only if: The transmission is in neutral (the neu- tral switch is closed).
– ELEC ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM EB803020 TROUBLESHOOTING IF THE STARTER MOTOR FAILS TO OPERATE: Procedure Check: 7.Neutral switch 1.Fuse (main) 8.Rear brake lever switch 2.Battery 9.Start switch 3.Starter motor 10.Wiring connection 4.Starting circuit cut-off relay (the entire starting system) 5.Starter relay 6.Main switch NOTE: Pocket tester:...
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– ELEC ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM C0NTINUITY WARNING 3.Starter motor A wire that is used as a jumper lead must Connect the battery positive terminal 1 have the equivalent capacity or more as and starter motor cable 2 using a that of the battery lead, otherwise the jumper lead 3 jumper lead may burn.
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– ELEC ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM C0NTINUITY 5.Starter relay Remove the starter relay from the wire harness. Connect the pocket tester (Ω × 1) and the battery (12 V) to the starter relay termi- nals. Battery (+) terminal → Blue/White terminal 1 NO CONTINUITY Battery (–) terminal →...
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– ELEC ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM C0NTINUITY 8.Rear brake lever switch INCORRECT Refer to “SWITCH INSPECTION”. CORRECT Replace the rear brake lever switch. INCORRECT 9.Start switch Refer to “SWITCH INSPECTION”. CORRECT Replace the handlebar switch (left). EB803028 POOR CONNECTION 10.Wiring connection Check the connections of the entire start- ing system.
– ELEC ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM STARTER MOTOR Order Job name/Part name Q’ty Remarks Starter motor removal Remove the parts in the order below. Starter motor lead Starter motor bracket Starter motor / O-ring Starter motor disassembly Disassemble the parts in the order below.
– ELEC ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM STARTER MOTOR INSPECTION 1.Inspect: Commutator Dirty → Clean it with #600 grit sandpaper. 2.Measure: Commutator diameter a Out of specification → Replace the starter motor. Outside diameter: 28 mm (1.10 in) <Wear limit:> 27 mm (1.06 in) 3.Measure: Mica undercut b Out of specification →...
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– ELEC ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 5.Measure: Brush length a (each) Out of specification → Replace the brush. Brush length: 10 mm (0.39 in) <Wear limit:> 3.5 mm (0.14 in) 6.Measure: Brush spring force Fatigue/out of specification → Replace as a set. Brush spring force: 730 ~ 970 g (7.16 ~ 9.52 N) 7.Inspect:...
– ELEC CHARGING SYSTEM EB804010 TROUBLESHOOTING IF THE BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED: Procedure Check: 1.Fuse (main) 4.Stator coil resistance 2.Battery 5.Wiring connections 3.Charging voltage (the entire charging system) NOTE: Inductive tachometer: Remove the following part(s) before trou- P/N. YU-8036-A bleshooting: Engine tachometer: 1)Seat P/N.
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– ELEC CHARGING SYSTEM Start the engine and accelerate to about 2,000 r/min. MEETS SPECIFICATION Charging voltage: 14 to 15 V at 2,000 r/min NOTE: Use a fully charged battery. The charging circuit is not faulty. OUT OF SPECIFICATION EB804012 4.Stator coil resistance Disconnect the AC magneto coupler from the wire harness.
– ELEC LIGHTING SYSTEM EB805010 TROUBLESHOOTING IF THE HEADLIGHT AND/OR TAILLIGHT FAIL TO COME ON: Procedure Check: 4.Lights switch 1.Fuse (main) 5.Wiring connections 2.Battery (the entire lighting system) 3.Main switch NOTE: Pocket tester: Remove the following part(s) before trou- P/N. YU-03112, 90890-03112 bleshooting: 1)Seat 2)Front carrier...
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– ELEC LIGHTING SYSTEM C0NTINUITY INCORRECT 3.Main switch Refer to “SWITCH INSPECTION”. CORRECT Replace the main switch. 4.Lights switch Refer to “SWITCH INSPECTION”. CORRECT Lights switch is faulty, replace the handle- bar switch (left). EB805013 5.Wiring connection POOR CONNECTION Check the connections of the entire light- ing system.
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– ELEC LIGHTING SYSTEM EB805020 LIGHTING SYSTEM CHECK 1.If the headlights fail to come on: NO CONTINUITY 1.Bulb and bulb socket Check the bulb and bulb socket for conti- nuity. Replace the bulb and/or bulb socket. CONTINUITY 2.Voltage Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the headlight couplers.
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– ELEC LIGHTING SYSTEM 2.If the taillight fails to come on: 1.Bulb and bulb socket NO CONTINUITY Check the bulb and bulb socket for conti- nuity. Replace the bulb and/or bulb socket. CONTINUITY 2.Voltage Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the taillight leads.
– ELEC SIGNAL SYSTEM EB806010 TROUBLESHOOTING IF THE INDICATOR LIGHT AND/OR BRAKE LIGHT FAILS TO COME ON: Procedure Check: 1.Fuse (main) 2.Battery 3.Main switch 4.Wiring connections (the entire signal system) NOTE: Pocket tester: Remove the following part(s) before trou- P/N. YU-03112, 90890-03112 bleshooting: 1)Seat 2)Front carrier...
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– ELEC SIGNAL SYSTEM C0NTINUITY INCORRECT 3.Main switch Refer to “SWITCH INSPECTION”. CORRECT Replace the main switch. EB806011 POOR CONNECTION 4.Wiring connections Check the connections of the entire sig- nal system. Refer to “CIRCUIT DIAGRAM”. Properly connect the signal system. CORRECT Check the condition of each of the signal system’s circuits.
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– ELEC SIGNAL SYSTEM SIGNAL SYSTEM CHECK EB806024 1.If the neutral indicator light fails to come NO CONTINUITY 1.Bulb and bulb socket Check the bulb and bulb socket for conti- nuity. Replace the bulb and/or bulb socket. CONTINUITY NO CONTINUITY 2.Neutral switch Refer to “SWITCH INSPECTION”.
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– ELEC SIGNAL SYSTEM 2.If the reverse indicator light fails to come NO CONTINUITY 1.Bulb and bulb socket Check the bulb and bulb socket for conti- nuity. Replace the bulb and/or bulb socket. CONTINUITY NO CONTINUITY 2.Reverse switch Refer to “SWITCH INSPECTION”. CONTINUITY Replace the reverse switch.
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– ELEC SIGNAL SYSTEM 3.If the brake light fails to come on: (for New Hampshire and Maine) NO CONTINUITY 1.Bulb and bulb socket Check the bulb and bulb socket for conti- nuity. Replace the bulb and/or bulb socket. CONTINUITY NO CONDITION 2.Brake switch Refer to “SWITCH INSPECTION”.
TRBL STARTING FAILURE/HARD STARTING SHTG TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: The following troubleshooting does not cover all the possible causes of trouble. It should be helpful, however, as a guide to troubleshooting. Refer to the relative procedure in this man- ual for inspection, adjustment and replacement of parts. STARTING FAILURE/HARD STARTING FUEL SYSTEM Fuel tank...
TRBL STARTING FAILURE/HARD STARTING/POOR IDLE SPEED PERFORMANCE/POOR MEDIUM AND HIGH-SPEED PERFORMANCE SHTG COMPRESSION SYSTEM Cylinder and cylinder head Valve, camshaft and crankshaft Loose spark plug Improperly sealed valve Loose cylinder head or cylinder Improperly contacted valve and valve seat Broken cylinder head gasket Improper valve timing Worn, damaged or seized cylinder Broken valve spring...
TRBL FAULTY DRIVE TRAIN SHTG FAULTY DRIVE TRAIN The following conditions may indicate damaged shaft drive components: Symptoms Possible Causes 1.A pronounced hesitation or “jerky” move- A.Bearing damage. ment during acceleration, deceleration, or sustained speed. (This must not be con- B.Improper gear lash.
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EB001000 NOTICE This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company primarily for use by Yamaha dealers and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one manual, so it is assumed that anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha machine has a basic understanding of the mechanical ideas and the procedures of machine repair.
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EB002000 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL MANUAL ORGANIZATION This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for the mechanic. It is divided into chapters, sections and sub-sections. Comprehensive explanations of all installation, removal, dis- assembly, assembly, repair and inspection procedures are laid out with the individual steps in sequential order.
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EB003000 ILLUSTRATED SYMBOLS Illustrated symbols 1 to 9 are printed on the top right of each page and indicate the subject SPEC INFO of each chapter. 1 General information 2 Specifications INSP 3 Periodic inspections and adjustments 4 Engine 5 Carburetion 6 Drive train 7 Chassis 8 Electrical...
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CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ................1 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ..............1 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..........1 MODEL LABEL ................1 SPECIFICATIONS .................... 2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............2 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS ............3 ENGINE ................... 3 CHASSIS ..................4 ELECTRICAL ................... 6 CABLE ROUTING ..................7 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS ........
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION INFO GENERAL INFORMATION MACHINE IDENTIFICATION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number 1 is stamped into the left side of the frame. MODEL LABEL The model label 1 is affixed to the frame. This information will be needed to order spare parts.
SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Item Standard Limit Shifter: Shifter type Shift drum and guide bar ---- Guide bar bending limit ---- 0.8 mm (0.032 in) Carburetor: I. D. mark 4XEA 12 ---- Main jet (M.J) ---- Main air jet (M.A.J) ---- Jet needle...
SPEC CABLE ROUTING CABLE ROUTING Å Do not route the handlebar Ç Fasten the handlebar switch 1 Rear brake lever switch lead 2 Rear brake cable switch assembly lead through assembly lead and rear brake 3 Cable guide the lower bracket cable guide. lever switch lead to the handle- ı...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Cable guide B Rear brake breather hose 2 Main switch C Carburetor air vent hose 3 Fuel tank breather hose D CDI magneto lead 4 Taillight Å Route the main switch lead and indicator light lead to the side of 5 Final gear case breather hose 6 Carburetor overflow hose the cable guide.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Ç Make sure that the starter motor lead is not Ó Fasten the taillight lead to the box with the plas- slacked. tic clamp. Î Fasten the starter motor lead and wire harness È Route the carburetor overflow hose between the to the frame with the plastic band.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Ò Fasten the starter motor lead and wire harness ∏ Route the final gear case breather hose through to the frame with the plastic clamp. the cable guide. ˜ Route the rear brake cable and rear brake Œ...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Å Make sure that the battery breather hose is not kinked or bent. 1 Battery breather hose ı Route the rear brake cable through the cable guide on the cyl- 2 Spark plug cap 3 Ignition coil inder.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Å Fasten the wire harness to the frame with the plastic clamps. 1 Wire harness ı Make sure the starter motor lead and wire harness do not contact the 2 Starter motor lead 3 Rear brake cable ignition coil.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Ï Fasten the battery breather hose to the rear Ô Make sure that the grommet is installed with the fender with the plastic clamp and then insert the mark facing forward. clamp into the hole in the rear fender. Route the taillight lead through the lead holders Ì...
INTRODUCTION/ INSP PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS INTRODUCTION This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended inspections and adjust- ments. These preventive maintenance procedures, if followed, will ensure more reliable machine operation and a longer service life. In addition, the need for costly overhaul work will be greatly reduced.
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• Check that the breather hose is working prop- Battery* erly. • Correct if necessary. It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Lithium soap base grease. WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
INSP SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING 1.Clean: Spark arrester ********************************************* Cleaning steps: WARNING Select a well-ventilated area free of com- bustible materials. Always let the exhaust system cool before performing this operation. Remove the purging bolt 1 . Start the engine and rev it up approximately twenty times while momentarily creating exhaust system back pressure by blocking...
FRONT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION/ INSP FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION CHASSIS FRONT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION 1.Place the machine on a level surface. NOTE: When inspecting the front brake fluid level, make sure that the top of the master cylinder top is horizontal.
BRAKE HOSE INSPECTION/ INSP AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM) BRAKE HOSE INSPECTION 1.Remove: Front carrier Front fender Refer to “FENDER AND FUEL TANK”. 2.Inspect: Brake hoses 1 Cracks/wear/damage → Replace. 3.Check: Brake hose clamp Loosen → Tighten. 4.Hold the machine in an upright position and apply the front or rear brake.
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INSP AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM) 1.Bleed: Brake system ********************************************* Air bleeding steps: a. Add the proper brake fluid to the reservoir. b. Install the diaphragm. Be careful not to spill any fluid or allow the reservoir to overflow. c. Connect the clear plastic hose 1 tightly to the caliper bleed screw 2 .
CHAS FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL 1.Place the machine on a level surface. 2.Loosen: Nuts (front wheel) Apply the front brake. 3.Block the rear wheels, and elevate the front wheels by placing the suitable stand under the frame. 4.Remove: Nuts 1 (front wheel) Front wheel 2 5.Remove: Wheel cap...
CHAS FRONT BRAKE CAUTION: Disc brake components rarely require dis- assembly. DO NOT: Disassemble components unless abso- lutely necessary. Use solvents on internal brake compo- nents. Use contaminated brake fluid for clean- ing. Use only clean brake fluid. Allow brake fluid to come in contact with the eyes, otherwise eye injury may occur.
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CHAS FRONT BRAKE 5.Remove: Brake pads 1 (with pad shim 2) Pad spring 3 NOTE: When pad replacement is required, also replace the pad spring and shim. Replace the pads as a set if either is found to be worn to the wear limit a. Wear limit a: 1.0 mm (0.04 in) 6.Install:...
CHAS FRONT BRAKE 4.Remove: Union bolt 1 Copper washers 2 Brake hose 3 NOTE: Place the open end of the hose into a con- tainer and pump the oil fluid out carefully. 5.Remove: Caliper body 1 Caliper bracket 2 NOTE: Before removing the caliper body from the bracket, disconnect the dust boot from the guide shaft on the bracket.
CHAS FRONT BRAKE 1.Remove: Brake lever 1 Union bolt 2 Copper washers 3 Brake hose 4 NOTE: Hold a container under the master cylinder and under the hose end to collect remaining brake fluid. 2.Remove: Brake master cylinder reservoir cap 1 Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm holder Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm...
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CHAS FRONT BRAKE 1.Inspect: Caliper piston 1 → Scratches/rust/wear Replace caliper assembly. Caliper cylinder 2 Wear/scratches → Replace caliper assem- bly. Caliper body 3 Cracks/damage → Replace. Oil delivery passage (caliper body) Blow out with compressed air. WARNING Replace the piston seal whenever the cali- per is disassembled.
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CHAS FRONT BRAKE 6.Measure: Brake pads (thickness) a Out of specification → Replace. NOTE: When pad replacement is required, also replace the pad spring and shims. Replace the pads as a set if either is found to be worn to the wear limit a . Wear limit a : 1.0 mm (0.04 in) 7.Inspect:...
CHAS FRONT BRAKE NOTE: Tighten the bolts (brake disc) in stage using a crisscross pattern. Bolt (brake disc): 16 Nm (1.6 m • kg, 12 ft • lb) CALIPER ASSEMBLY WARNING All internal parts should be cleaned in new brake fluid only. Internal parts should be lubricated with brake fluid when installed.
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CHAS FRONT BRAKE 3.Install: Brake caliper 1 (temporarily) Copper washers 2 Brake hose 3 Union bolt 4 Union bolt: 27 Nm (2.7 m • kg, 19 ft • lb) CAUTION: When installing the brake hose on the cali- per, make sure that the brake pipe touches the projection a on the brake caliper.
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CHAS FRONT BRAKE 6.Fill: Reservoir tank Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4 NOTE: If DOT 4 is not available, 3 can be used. CAUTION: Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid immediately. WARNING Use only the designated quality brake fluid: otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate, causing leakage and poor brake performance.
CHAS FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY WARNING All internal parts should be cleaned in new brake fluid only. Internal parts should be lubricated with brake fluid when installed. Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4 Replace the piston seals and dust seals whenever a brake master cylinder is dis- assembled.
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CHAS FRONT BRAKE 3.Install: Copper washers Brake hose Union bolt Union bolt: 27 Nm (2.7 m • kg, 19 ft • lb) NOTE: Tighten the union bolt while holding the brake hose as shown. Check that the brake hose does not touch other parts (throttle cable, wire harness, leads, etc.) by turning the handlebar left and right, and correct if necessary.
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CHAS FRONT BRAKE Refill with the same type of brake fluid: mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor per- formance. Be careful that water does not enter the master cylinder when refilling. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock.
– ELEC IGNITION SYSTEM EB802010 TROUBLESHOOTING IF THE IGNITION SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE (NO SPARK OR INTERMITTENT SPARK): Procedure Check: 8.Main switch 1.Fuse 9.Pickup coil resistance 2.Battery 10. Charging/rotor rotation direction detection 3.Spark plug coil resistance 4.Ignition spark gap 11. Wiring connection 5.Spark plug cap resistance (the entire ignition system) 6.Ignition coil resistance...
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– ELEC IGNITION SYSTEM C0NTINUITY INCORRECT Spark plug gap: 0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.024 ~ 0.028 in) CORRECT Repair or replace the spark plug. 4.Ignition spark gap Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug. Connect the dynamic spark tester 1 as shown.
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– ELEC IGNITION SYSTEM C0NTINUITY Tester (+) lead → Orange lead terminal 6.Ignition coil resistance Tester (–) lead → Ignition coil base Disconnect the ignition coil connector from the wire harness. Connect the pocket tester (Ω × 1) to the ignition coil.
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– ELEC IGNITION SYSTEM C0NTINUITY 9.Pickup coil resistance Disconnect the CDI magneto coupler from the wire harness. Connect the pocket tester (Ω × 100) to the pickup coil terminal. Tester (+) lead → White/Green terminal 1 Tester (–) lead → White/Red terminal 2 Check the pickup coil for the specified OUT OF SPECIFICATION resistance.
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– ELEC IGNITION SYSTEM C0NTINUITY POOR CONNECTION 11. Wiring connection Check the connections of the entire ignition system. Refer to “CIRCUIT DIAGRAM”. Properly connect the ignition system. CORRECT Replace the CDI unit. – 46 –...
– ELEC ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM STARTING CIRCUIT OPERATION The starting circuit on this model consists of the starter motor, starter relay, starting circuit cut-off relay, rear brake lever switch, and neu- tral switch. If the main switch is on and engine stop switch is in the RUN position, the starter motor can be operated only if: The transmission is in neutral (the neutral...
– ELEC ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM EB803020 TROUBLESHOOTING IF THE STARTER MOTOR FAILS TO OPERATE: Procedure Check: 7.Engine stop switch 1.Fuse 8.Neutral switch 2.Battery 9.Rear brake lever switch 3.Starter motor 10. Start switch 4.Starting circuit cut-off relay 11. Wiring connection 5.Starter relay (the entire starting system) 6.Main switch NOTE:...
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– ELEC ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM C0NTINUITY WARNING 3.Starter motor A wire that is used as a jumper lead must Connect the battery positive terminal 1 have the equivalent capacity or more as and starter motor lead 2 using a jumper that of the battery lead, otherwise the lead 3 jumper lead may burn.
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– ELEC ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM C0NTINUITY 5.Starter relay Remove the starter relay from the wire har- ness. Connect the pocket tester (Ω × 1) and the battery (12 V) to the starter relay terminals. L/W L/B Battery (+) terminal → Blue/White terminal 1 NO CONTINUITY Battery (–) terminal →...
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– ELEC ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM C0NTINUITY 9.Rear brake lever switch INCORRECT Refer to “SWITCH INSPECTION”. CORRECT Replace the rear brake lever switch. INCORRECT 10.Start switch Refer to “SWITCH INSPECTION”. CORRECT Replace the handlebar switch (left). EB803028 POOR CONNECTION 11.Wiring connection Check the connections of the entire starting system.
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YFM250XN WIRING DIAGRAM 1 CDI magneto 2 Rectifier/regulator 3 Main switch 4 Battery 5 Fuse 6 Starter relay 7 Starter motor 8 Starting circuit cut-off relay W/L W/R 9 CDI unit 0 Ignition coil A Spark plug (BLACK) B Neutral indicator light W/L O C Reverse indicator light (BLACK)
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YFM250XP SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE MANUAL LIT-11616-15-03 4XE-F8197-12...
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YFM250XL(C) SERVICE MANUAL: LIT-11616-12-01 (4XE-F8197-10) YFM250XN SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE MANUAL: LIT-11616-14-17 (4XE-F8197-11) YFM250XP SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE MANUAL 2001 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. First Edition, June 2001 All rights reserved. Any reproduction or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
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EB001000 NOTICE This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company primarily for use by Yamaha dealers and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one manual, so it is assumed that anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha machine has a basic understanding of the mechanical ideas and the procedures of machine repair.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL CONSTRUCTION OF THIS MANUAL This manual consists of chapters for the main categories of subjects. (See “Illustrated symbols”) 1st title 1: This is a chapter with its symbol on the upper right of each page. 2nd title 2: This title appears on the upper of each page on the left of the chapter sym- bol.
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EB003000 ILLUSTRATED SYMBOLS Illustrated symbols 1 to 9 are printed on the SPEC top right of each page and indicate the subject INFO of each chapter. 1 General information 2 Specifications 3 Periodic checks and adjustments 4 Engine 5 Carburetion 6 Drive train 7 Chassis 8 Electrical...
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CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ................... 1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............1 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATION ............2 ENGINE ....................2 CHASSIS ....................3 ELECTRICAL ..................3 CABLE ROUTING ..................4 PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS ..........12 INTRODUCTION ..................12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS ...... 12 CHASSIS ....................14 ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE ............
SPEC GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Model code: 4XEE (USA) Brake: Front brake type Dual disc brake operation Right hand operation Rear brake type Drum brake (fully sealed) operation Left hand and right foot operation Electrical: Ignition system DC.C.D.I.
SPEC CABLE ROUTING CABLE ROUTING 1 Rear brake lever switch lead È Do not route the handlebar Ë Fasten the handlebar switch 2 Rear brake cable switch assembly lead through assembly lead and rear brake 3 Cable guide the lower bracket cable guide. lever switch lead to the handle- 4 Front brake hose É...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Cable guide É Insert the carburetor air vent hose, rear brake 2 Main switch breather hose, and final gear case breather hose 3 Fuel tank breather hose into the air duct after routing them through the fuel 4 Carburetor overflow hose tank grommet.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Tail/brake light È Make sure that the starter motor lead has no 2 Final gear case breather hose slack. 3 Front brake light switch lead É Fasten the starter motor lead and wire harness 4 Carburetor air vent hose to the frame with the plastic band.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Í Fasten the tail/brake light lead to the storage box Ò Fasten the rear brake cable and rear brake with the plastic clamp. breather hose to the swingarm with the plastic Î Fasten the starter motor lead and wire harness clips.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Battery breather hose È Make sure that the battery breather hose is not 2 Rear brake cable kinked or bent. 3 Spark plug cap É Route the rear brake cable through the cable 4 Ignition coil guide on the cylinder.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Rectifier/regulator È Fasten the battery + lead and starter motor lead 2 CDI unit to the rear fender with the plastic clamps. 3 Starting circuit cut-off relay lead É Install the starter circuit cut-off relay onto the tab 4 Starter relay lead with its terminal side facing down.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Í Make sure that the grommet is installed with the mark facing forward. Î 5 mm (0.2 in) – 10 –...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Rear brake cable Ê Make sure the starter motor lead and wire har- 2 Throttle cable ness do not contact the ignition coil. 3 Wire harness Ë Fasten the wire harness, starter motor lead, and 4 Starter motor lead ignition coil lead to the frame with the plastic 5 Tail/brake light lead locking tie.
INTRODUCTION/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/ LUBRICATION INTERVALS EB300000 PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS INTRODUCTION This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended inspections and adjust- ments. These preventive maintenance procedures, if followed, will ensure more reliable vehicle operation and a longer service life. The need for costly overhaul work will be greatly reduced. This information applies to vehicles already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale.
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• Check specific gravity. Battery* • Check that the breather hose is working properly. • Correct if necessary. * It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. ** Lithium-soap-based grease NOTE: Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4 Brake fluid replacement: 1.When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper, replace the brake fluid.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE/ ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CHASSIS ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE 1.Check: Brake lever free play a Out of specification → Bleed the front brake system. Refer to “AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM)”. (Manual No.: 4XE-F8197-11) Brake lever free play (at brake lever end): 0 mm (0 in)
– ELEC CHECKING THE SWITCH ELECTRICAL CHECKING THE SWITCH CHECKING THE SWITCH Use a pocket tester to check the terminals for continuity. If the continuity is faulty at any point, replace the switch. Pocket tester: P/N. YU-03112, 90890-03112 NOTE: Set the pocket tester to “0” before starting the test.
– ELEC SIGNAL SYSTEM CHECKING THE SIGNAL SYSTEM 1.If the tail/brake light fails to come on: 1.Bulb and bulb socket NO CONTINUITY Check the bulb and bulb socket for continu- ity. CONTINUITY Replace the bulb and/or bulb socket. NO CONTINUITY 2.Brake light switches Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCH”.
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