Yamaha Fazer FZ8-S Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-16EAU17242Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lu-brication will keep your vehicle in thesafest and most efficient condition pos-sible. Safety is an obligation of the vehi-cle owner/operator. The most importantpoints of vehicle inspection, adjust-ment, and lubrication are explained onthe following pages.The intervals given in the periodicmaintenance and lubrication chartshould be simply considered as a gen-eral guide under normal riding condi-tions. However, depending on theweather, terrain, geographical location,and individual use, the maintenance in-tervals may need to be shortened.WARNINGEWA10321Failure to properly maintain the ve-hicle or performing maintenance ac-tivities incorrectly may increaseyour risk of injury or death duringservice or while using the vehicle. Ifyou are not familiar with vehicle ser-vice, have a Yamaha dealer performservice.WARNINGEWA15121Turn off the engine when performingmaintenance unless otherwisespecified. A running engine has movingparts that can catch on bodyparts or clothing and electricalparts that can cause shocks orfires. Running the engine while ser-vicing can lead to eye injury,burns, fire, or carbon monoxidepoisoning – possibly leading todeath. See page 1-1 for more in-formation about carbon monox-ide.WARNINGEWA15460Brake discs, calipers, drums, andlinings can become very hot duringuse. To avoid possible burns, letbrake components cool beforetouching them.EAU17542Owner’s tool kitThe owner’s tool kit is located under thepassenger seat. (See page 3-18.)The service information included in thismanual and the tools provided in theowner’s tool kit are intended to assistyou in the performance of preventivemaintenance and minor repairs. How-ever, additional tools such as a torquewrench may be necessary to performcertain maintenance work correctly.TIPIf you do not have the tools or experi-ence required for a particular job, havea Yamaha dealer perform it for you.1. Owner’s tool kit1U42PE0E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 17, 2010 11:37 AM