Yamaha pw80 - Manual (Page 28)

TIRE PRESSURE CHECK
Improper tire pressure affects the smoothness
of the tire, traction, handling and the life of the
tires. Always maintain the correct tire pressure.
Tire pressure:
Front 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm^, 15 psi)
Rear 100 kPad.O kgf/cmM5psi)
CHECK THE SPOKES
If the spokes are loose or bent, tighten or
replace them. They should be checked before
each use.
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION
Periodically inspect the condition of the steer­
ing. Worn out or loose steering bearings may
be dangerous.
Place a suitable stand under the engine to hold
the front wheel of the machine off the ground;
then hold the lower end of the front fork and
try to move forward and backward.
STEERING HEAD ADJUSTMENT
1. To adjust, loosen the steering shaft bolt.
2. Use the Ring Nut Wrench to tighten the
ring nut.
2. Ring Nut Wrench 1. Steering shaft bolt
CAUTION: ___________________
Forks must swing from lock to lock
without binding or catching.
3. Tighten the steering shaft bolt.
Tightening torque:
42 Nm (4.2 m *kg, 30ft‘lb)
NOTE:---------------------------------------------------
Steering head disassembly must be perform­
ed by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified
mechanic.
FRONT FORK OIL CHANGE
A WARNING
1. Fork oil leakage can cause loss of
stability and safe handling. Have any
problem corrected before operating
the machine.
2. Support the machine securely so
there is no danger of it falling over.
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a
suitable stand under the engine.
2. Remove the brake cable clamp.
1. Brake cable clamp
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