2011 Yamaha Motorsports Zuma Owners Manual - Page 53

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EAU1722A PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU22721 EAU23093 EAU23113 Changing the brake fluid Checking and lubricating the Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable Have a Yamaha dealer change the cables brake fluid at the intervals specified in the TIP after the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition, have the oil seals of the brake master cylinder and caliper as well as the brake hose replaced at the intervals listed below or whenever they are damaged or leaking. ● Oil seals: Replace every two years. ● Brake hose: Replace every four years. The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride, and the cables and cable ends should be lubricated if necessary. If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it. WARNING! Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in internal rusting and cause interference with cable movement. Replace damaged cables as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions.[EWA10711] Recommended lubricant: Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or engine oil The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride. In addition, the cable should be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart. The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber boot. Make sure that the boot is securely installed. Even though the boot is installed correctly, it does not completely protect the cable from water entry. Therefore, use care not to pour water directly onto the boot or cable when washing the vehicle. If the cable or boot becomes dirty, wipe clean with a moist cloth. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6-17

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EAU1722A
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
EAU22721
Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the TIP after the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the brake master cyl-
inder and caliper as well as the brake
hose replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.
●
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
●
Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
EAU23093
Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables
and the condition of the cables should
be checked before each ride, and
the cables and cable ends should be
lubricated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
place it.
WARNING! Damage to the
outer housing of cables may result
in internal rusting and cause in-
terference with cable movement.
Replace damaged cables as soon
as possible to prevent unsafe
conditions.
[
EWA10711]
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil
EAU23113
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride.
In addition, the cable should be lubri-
cated by a Yamaha dealer at the inter-
vals specifi ed in the periodic mainte-
nance chart.
The throttle cable is equipped with a
rubber boot. Make sure that the boot
is securely installed. Even though
the boot is installed correctly, it does
not completely protect the cable from
water entry. Therefore, use care not
to pour water directly onto the boot
or cable when washing the vehicle. If
the cable or boot becomes dirty, wipe
clean with a moist cloth.