1999-2001 Yamaha Phazer 500 / Venture 500 service manual, Page 14Get this manual
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Preoperation check (daily)
First month or first 800 km (500 mil (40 hr)
Every season or every 3,200 km (2,000 mil (160 hr)
Check wear and damageSide runner Replace if necessaryCheck operation and fluid leakageBrakeparking brake Adjust free play andor replace pads if necessaryReplace brake fluidCheck oil levelDrive chain oil ReplaceCheck deflectionAdjust if necessaryCheck wear and damageSkiski runner Replace if necessaryCheck operationSteering system Adjust toe-out if necessaryCheck operationReplace bulbs if necessaryCheck fluid levelBattery Check specific gravity and breather pipe operationChargeCorrect if necessaryCheck engagement and shift speedAdjust if necessaryPrimary sheave Check wear and damageReplace if necessaryLubricate with specified greaseLubricate with specified greaseSecondary sheave Steering column bearing Ski and front suspension Suspension component Parking brake cable end and lever endthrottle cable end Shroud latches Adjust if necessaryLubricate with specified greaseLubricate with specified greaseLubricate with specified greaseLubricate with specified greaseCheck cable damageReplace if necessaryMake sure the shroud latches are hookedCheck tightnessRepair if necessary