wheel alignment YAMAHA BLASTER 200 2007 Owners Manual

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Rear brake

Check operation and correct if necessary.

Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and
correct if necessary.
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Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
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Brake hoses

Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.
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Replace. Every 4 years
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Parking brake

Check operation and adjust if necessary.
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Wheels

Check runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary.
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Tires

Check tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.

Check air pressure and balance, and correct if
necessary.
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Wheel bearings


Check for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary.
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Upper and lower
arm pivots


Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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13 Drive chain

Check chain slack and adjust if necessary.

Check rear wheel alignment and correct if necess-
sary.

Clean and lubricate.
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Drive chain rollers


Check for wear and replace if necessary.
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Chassis fasteners


Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
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NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
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er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1200
(750)2400
(1500)2400
(1500)4800
(3000)
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3. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as
follows.
To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the axle holding nuts.2. Loosen the locknut on each side of the swing-
arm. To tighten the drive chain, turn the ad-
justing bolts in direction (a). To loosen the
drive chain, turn the adjusting bolts in direction
(b) and push the wheels forward. Turn each
adjusting bolt exactly the same amount to
maintain correct axle alignment.
NOTE:

There are alignment marks on each side of the
swingarm and on the wheel hubs. Use them to
check for proper wheel axle alignment.
1. Drive chain slack
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1. Axle holding nut (upper)
2. Axle holding nut (lower)
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