2005 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector Owners Manual - Page 72

2005 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector Manual

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ESU00180 Checking the brake fluid level Place the snowmobile on a level surface. Check that the brake fluid is above the lower level and replenish when necessary. 1 Lower level Specified brake fluid: DOT 4 WARNING @ 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. If the brake fluid level goes down, consult a Yamaha dealer. @ CAUTION: @ Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts. Never spill any fluid. If any is spilled, clean it up immediately. @ ESU00181 Brake fluid replacement Brake fluid replacement is necessary when the following components are replaced during the periodic maintenance or if they are damaged or leaking. a. All oil seals of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder b. The brake hose WARNING @ Make sure that the brake fluid and the above parts are replaced by a Yamaha dealer. @ ESU00183 Suspension The suspension can be adjusted to suit rider preference. A softer setting, for example, may provide greater rider comfort, while a harder setting may allow more precise handling and control over certain types of terrain or riding conditions. WARNING @ Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. @ 8-20

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ESU00180
Checking the brake fluid level
Place the snowmobile on a level surface. Check that the
brake fluid is above the lower level and replenish when
necessary.
1
Lower level
WARNING
@
Be careful that water does not enter the master cylin-
der when refilling. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
If the brake fluid level goes down, consult a Yamaha
dealer.
@
CAUTION
:
@
Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or plas-
tic parts. Never spill any fluid. If any is spilled, clean
it up immediately.
@
ESU00181
Brake fluid replacement
Brake fluid replacement is necessary when the following
components are replaced during the periodic mainte-
nance or if they are damaged or leaking.
a. All oil seals of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder
b. The brake hose
WARNING
@
Make sure that the brake fluid and the above parts
are replaced by a Yamaha dealer.
@
ESU00183
Suspension
The suspension can be adjusted to suit rider preference.
A softer setting, for example, may provide greater rider
comfort, while a harder setting may allow more precise
handling and control over certain types of terrain or riding
conditions.
WARNING
@
Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust-
ment.
@
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4