Yamaha FZ-09 2013 Owner's Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS5-25Rear brake• Check operation.• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.• Check brake pads for wear.• Replace if necessary.• Check fluid level in reservoir.• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.• Check hydraulic system for leakage.7-21, 7-22Clutch• Check operation.• Lubricate cable if necessary.• Check lever free play.• Adjust if necessary.7-20Throttle grip• Make sure that operation is smooth.• Check throttle grip free play.• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca-ble and grip housing.7-16, 7-26Control cables • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate if necessary. 7-26Drive chain• Check chain slack.• Adjust if necessary.• Check chain condition.• Lubricate if necessary.7-24, 7-25Wheels and tires• Check for damage.• Check tire condition and tread depth.• Check air pressure.• Correct if necessary.7-17, 7-19Brake and shift pedals • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 7-27Brake and clutch levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 7-27Sidestand • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate pivot if necessary. 7-28ITEM CHECKS PAGE