Yamaha BRUIN 250 Owner's Manual - Pre-Operation Checks

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

Before using this machine, check the following points:

ITEM

ROUTINE

PAGE

Front brake

• Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.

• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.

5-3–5-4, 8-26–8-29

Rear brake

• Check operation, condition and free play.

• Adjust if necessary.

5-3–5-4, 8-26, 

8-30–8-33

Fuel

• Check fuel level. 

• Fill with fuel if necessary.

5-5–5-6

Engine oil

• Check oil level. 

• Fill with oil if necessary.

5-7, 8-6–8-11

Final gear oil

• Check for leakage.

5-7, 8-12–8-14

Throttle

• Check for proper throttle cable operation.

5-7, 8-25

Wheels and tires

• Check tire pressure, wear and damage.

5-9–5-12,

8-38–8-39

Fittings and fasteners

• Check all fittings and fasteners.

5-8

Lights and switches

• Check for proper operation.

5-8, 8-45–8-49

Battery

• Check fluid level.

• Fill with distilled water if necessary.

5-8, 8-40–8-43

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