PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-16EAU17241Periodic 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.EAU17542Owner’s tool kitThe owner’s tool kit is located under thepassenger seat. (See page 3-20.)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 kit