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Yamaha XT500 TT500 1976-1981 CLYMER Repair Manual 1-117

Written specifically for all you Do-It-Yourself enthusiast this manual is 192 pages ranging from your basic maintenance to a complete overhaul of the Yamaha XT500 and TT500. Save yourself time and frustration with these procedures and techniques used by professionals. This comprehensive manual contains exploded views, drawings, specifications and charts that illustrate each job and features shortcut repairs and high-performance modifications. 
 
See below for Manual Contents:

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION

Manual organization / Service hints / Tools / Expendable supplies / Safety hints

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements / Starting difficulties / Poor idling / Misfiring / Flat spots / Power loss / Overheating / Engine noises / Piston seizure / Excessive vibration / Slutch slip or drag / Transmission / Poor handling / Brake problems / Electrical problems / Troubleshooting guide

CHAPTER THREE / PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Periodic maintenance / Engine oil and filter change / Carburetor service / Flywheel nut torque / Compression release / Oil pressure / Clutch adjustment / Front brake adjustment / Rear brake adjustment / Fork oil changing / Drive chain adjustment / Engine tune-up / Cylinder head fastener torque / Cam chain adjustment / Valve adjustment / Compression check / Spark plug / Contact breaker / Ignition timing / Air cleaner / Carburetor adjustment / Throttle cable adjustment

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Tools / Parts / Removal / Installation / Upper end disassembly / Cylinder head inspection / Valve lapping / Leak test / Valve guide replacement / Valve seat grinding / Cylinder head assembly / Piston and cylinder inspection / Upper end assembly / Bottom end disassembly / Bottom end inspection / Bottom end assembly

CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
Clutch / Transmission

CHAPTER SIX / FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Air cleaner / Carburetor / Fuel valve (petcock) / Fuel tank / Exhaust system

CHAPTER SEVEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery / Charging system (XT models) / Lighting system / Switches / Fuse / Ignition

CHAPTER EIGHT / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front wheel / Front forks / Seal replacement / Steering / Brake / Brake adjustment

CHAPTER NINE / REAR SUSPENSION
Rear wheel / Shock absorbers / Swing arm / Drive chain / Drive sprockets / Brake / Brakelight switch

SUPPLEMENT / 1978 AND LATER SERVICE INFORMATION

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS


Models covered:
1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Yamaha TT500 TT 500
1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Yamaha XT500 XT 500