2013 Yamaha Motorsports Zuma 50F Owners Manual - Page 54

2013 Yamaha Motorsports Zuma 50F Manual

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EAU1722A PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT worn-out tire. When a tire tread begins to show crosswise lines, have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately. The replacement of all wheeland brake-related parts, including the tires, should be left to a Yamaha dealer, who has the necessary professional knowledge and experience. EAU21962 EAU49350 Cast wheels Checking the front brake leTo maximize the performance, dura- ver free play bility, and safe operation of your vehicle, note the following points regarding the specified wheels. ● The wheel rims should be checked for cracks, bends, warpage or other damage before each ride. If any damage is found, have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel. Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel. A deformed or cracked wheel must be replaced. ● The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced. An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance, adverse handling characteristics, and a shortened tire life. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ● 1 1. Front brake lever There should be no free play at the brake lever end. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system. EWA14211 WARNING A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system. If there is air in the hydraulic system, have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system before operating the vehicle. Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance, which may result in loss of 6-18

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EAU1722A
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
EAU49350
Checking the front brake le-
ver free play
1
1. Front brake lever
There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
EWA14211
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the pres-
ence of air in the hydraulic system.
If there is air in the hydraulic sys-
tem, have a Yamaha dealer bleed
the system before operating the
vehicle. Air in the hydraulic system
will diminish the braking perfor-
mance, which may result in loss of
EAU21962
Cast wheels
To maximize the performance, dura-
bility, and safe operation of your ve-
hicle, note the following points regard-
ing the specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage before each
ride. If any damage is found,
have a Yamaha dealer replace
the wheel. Do not attempt even
the smallest repair to the wheel.
A deformed or cracked wheel
must be replaced.
The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
An unbalanced wheel can result
in poor performance, adverse
handling characteristics, and a
shortened tire life.
worn-out tire. When a tire tread
begins to show crosswise
lines, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to
a Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.