check transmission fluid YAMAHA MT-125 2018 Owners Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAUM3551To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.
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When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack at
the arrow mark on the swingarm
as shown in the illustration.
4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
EAU3431ATo adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack.
1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock-
nut on each side of the swingarm.
Drive chain slack:
35.0–45.0 mm (1.38–1.77 in)
1. Drive chain slack
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