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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 
* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
No.
ITEM
ROUTINE
INITIAL
ODOMETER READINGS
600 mi 
(1000 km) 
or 
1 month
4000 mi 
(6000 km) 
or 
6 months
7000 mi 
(11000 km) 
or 
12 months
10000 mi 
(16000 km) 
or 
18 months
13000 mi 
(21000 km) 
or 
24 months
16000 mi 
(26000 km) 
or 
30 months
1
*
Fuel line
• Check fuel and vacuum hoses for 
cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
2
Spark plugs
• Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
• Replace every 7000 mi (11000 
km) or 12 months.
Replace.
Replace.
3
*
Valve clearance
• Check and adjust valve clearance 
when engine is cold.
4
*
Crankcase breather 
system
• Check breather hose for cracks or 
damage.
• Replace if necessary.
5
*
Idle speed
• Check and adjust engine idle 
speed.
6
*
Exhaust system
• Check for leakage.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
7
*
Evaporative emis-
sion control system 
(For California only)
• Check control system for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
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