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MAINTENANCE
The Importance of Maintenance ................... 53
Maintenance Safety ..................................... 54
Safety Precautions ....................................... 55
Maintenance Schedule ................................. 56
Tool Kit ....................................................... 59
Air Cleaner ................................................. 60
Crankcase Breather ..................................... 62
Engine Oil .................................................. 62
Spark Plug .................................................. 66
Valve Clearance .......................................... 67
Throttle Operation ....................................... 68
Idle Speed .................................................. 68
Drive Chain ................................................ 69
Drive Chain Slider ....................................... 73
Front and Rear Suspension Inspection........... 74
Side Stand .................................................. 74
Wheels ....................................................... 75
Brake Pad Wear .......................................... 78
Brake Shoe Wear ........................................ 79
Battery ........................................................ 79
Fuse Replacement ....................................... 80
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Brake Light Switch Adjustment ...................... 82
Bulb Replacement........................................ 82
Headlight Aim Vertical Adjustment ................ 84
CLEANING
STORAGE GUIDE
Storage ...................................................... 87
Removal from Storage ................................. 88
TAKING CARE OF THE UNEXPECTED
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION
Serial Numbers ........................................... 89
Colour Label ............................................... 90
SPECIFICATIONS
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
XR250 TORNADO
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