LUB
RI
CATION,
MA
INTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
29
Cra
nk
case Breath
er
Hose
Inspect the hose
(Figu
re
2) for cracks and
deterioration and make sure that the hose clamps
are
tigh!.
Evapora
th
'e Emission
Co
ntr
ol System (Calif. Models)
Inspect the hoses
to
make sure they are not
kinked
or
bent and that they are securely connected
to their
re
spective pari
s.
Refer
to
the vacuum hose
routing label (Figu
re
3) on
th
e frame down tube.
Lights and
Hor
n
With the engine running. check the following.
I. Pull the front brake lever on and check that the
brake light comes on.
2.
Pu
sh the rear brake pedal down and check that
the brake light comes on soon
after
you
have begun
depressing the pedal.
3.
Turn the
ign
ition swi
tch
ON
. Pre
ss
the headl
ight
dimmer switch
to
both the HI and LO positions
and check
to
see that both headlight clements are
working in BOTH headlights.
4.
Tu
rn the turn sig
nal
switch
to
the left and right
positions and check that all 4 turn signals are
working.
5.
Pu
sh the horn button and make sure the horn
blows loudly.
6. If during the
te
st, the rear brake pedal traveled
too
fa
r before the brake
li
ght came on. adjust the
rear brake light switch as described in Chapter
Eight.
7.
If
the horn
or
any
of
the lightS failed to operate
properly, refer to Chapter Eight.
PRE-CHECKS
The following checks should be performed
before the first ride
of
the
day.
I. Inspect all fuel lines and fittings for wetness.
2.
Make sure the fuel tank is
fu
ll
of
fresh gasoline.
3.
Make sure the engine oil level is correct.
4. Check the operation
of
the front brake.
Add
hy·
draulic fluid
to
the front brake
ma
ster cylinder if
necessary.
5.
Check the operation
of
the clutch.
Ifn
ecessary.
adjust the clutch
free-playas
described
in
this
chapter.
6. Check
th
e throttle and the rear brake pedal.
Make sure they operate properly with no binding.
7.
In
spect the front and rear suspension; make sure
they
ha
ve
a good solid feel with
no
looseness.
8.
Check tire pressure. Refer
to
Table
1.
9.
Check the
ex
haust
sys
tem for damage.
10.
Check the tightness
of
all fasteners. especially
engine mounting hardware.
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