Thank you for choosing Yamaha. We prepared this owner’s manual to inform you on how to properly care for your instrument. Inside you will see examples of what you should do to help keep your instrument playing correctly and sounding its best.español comienza en la página 12.

– 2 – E NGLISH for detailedinstructions. • • Tuning YourInstrument stuck Never usepliersorothergripping have aspecialtooltoremovestuck mouthpieces. dealer orbanddirectortohaveitremoved,theywill stuck. Ifthisshouldhappen,takethehorntoyourlocal Never force amouthpieceintoplace,asitmaybecome into thereceiver, givingitaslighttwisttosecureit. damaged byimproperassembly. Insertthemouthpiece The mouthpieceandreceiverareeasily Inserting theMouthpiece first timeundertheguidanceofyourinstructor. Assemble, tune,cleanandlubricateyourinstrumentforthe Assembling YourInstrument Refer to exposure to: in temperatureandhumidity. Avoid direct,extended Take extracaretopreventexposuresuddenchanges and maintainthequalityofyourinstrument. The followingcareisrecommendedtoextendthelife Caring for Your Instrument Remove allmoistureafteryouhavefinishedplaying. tuning slide.) mouthpipe actsasa (For ,the the desiredpitch. slide untilyouachieve , adjustthetuning To tunetrumpetsand through it. playing byblowingair up yourinstrumentbefore warm to sure be so ature, Pitch isaffectedbytemper- • • Sunlight Heaters Caring fortheInteriorofyourInstrument . • • Rain Air Conditioners Air – 3 – toolstoremovea on page4 E Caring for the Interior NGLISH of Your Instrument Caring for Valves and Valve Casings The valves and valve casings are very important parts of your instrument. Take extra care not to bend or scratch them. These steps should be followed before and after each use of the instrument.

Applying Oil to the Valves •Unscrew the top valve cap from the valve casing. •Pull out the valve in a straight line-do not twist. •Apply valve oil (YAC 0900P), coating the entire valve. • Place the valve careful- ly back into the proper casing, aligning the valve guide with the guide slot. Tighten the top valve cap. Move up and down to ensure even oil coating over the entire surface. If there is any damage to the valves or valve casings, take your instrument to your dealer for repair.

Caring for Slides Slide grease (YAC 1011P) keeps slides airtight and main- tains smooth movement. It is an essential factor in the care of your . It is important to check your slides each time you play your instrument.

Applying Slide Grease •Remove slide while pressing the corresponding piston. •Wipe any dirt from the surface of the inner slides. Apply a small amount of slide grease evenly around the slide tube. •Replace the slide, working it in to ensure that the grease is thoroughly and evenly spread. Yamaha tuning slide oil (YAC 1016P) is recommended for instrument and 1st and 3rd tuning slides. If there is any damage to the slides, take your instrument to your dealer for repair.

– 4 – Cleaning the Water Keys A tone hole cleaner (YAC 1049P) may be used to clean and dry the water keys.

Cleaning the Mouthpiece •Soak the mouthpiece in a solution of warm soapy water. NGLISH Using a brass mouthpiece brush (YAC 1084P), scrub the

E inside and outside. •Rinse thoroughly with clean, warm water.

Caring for the Exterior of Your Instrument Make sure to use a polishing cloth (YAC 1099P) to remove dust and fingerprints after you play.

Storing the Instrument

Always use your case for storing the instrument after playing and for transporting. Be sure the mouthpiece and other accessories are secured tightly, as they can scratch and dent your horn if they come loose during transporta- tion. Do not put anything in the case that could place pressure on the instrument.

To keep your instrument in optimum playing condition, have it professionally cleaned and inspected by a qualified repair technician annually.

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Yamaha accessories for instrument are the perfect companions for your instrument. Many of our accessories are designed to keep your instru- ment playing and sounding wonderfully, while oth- ers make practicing and performing easier and more enjoyable.

Please visit your local Yamaha dealer to purchase or order any of the following high-quality prod- ucts.

Visit us on the web at www.yamaha.com/band

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• Maintenance Kit YAC 1034 YAC 1034S (Silver) NGLISH E

• Valve Guard YAC 1540P

• Chromatic Tuners TD-1 TD-2 TD-10 TD-20

• Metronome Available in Black, Blue, Gray or Pink ME-100

• Heavy Weight Gold-Plated Rim Mouthpieces

• Backpack Cover YAC 1387

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• Silent Brass NGLISH Mute PM-7

• Silent Brass Systems MU-TRSILENT (Trumpet) MU-FHSILENT () PM-9 ( Mute Only)

• Gig Bags YAC 1379-Trumpet YAC 1373-Cornet YAC 1374-Flugelhorn • Yamaha Music Stand MS-300AL

YAC TRC-605 • Replacement YAC TRC-45 Trumpet Cases YAC TRC-42 YAC TRC-903 YAC TRC-45 YAC TRC-903R YAC TRC-52 YAC TRC-905 YAC TRC-604 YAC TRC-906 YAC TRC-42 YAC TRC-905 YAC TRC-605

Additional Accessories • Brass Soap YAC 1062P • Flexible Cleaning Rod - Small YAC 1077P • Lacquer Polish YAC 1060P • Polishing Cloth YAC 1099P • Silver Polish YAC 1061P • Slide Grease YAC 1011P • Tone Hole Cleaner YAC 1049P • Treated Polishing Cloth - Medium YAC 1096P • Treated Polishing Cloth - Large YAC 1097P • Tuning Slide Out YAC 1016P • Valve Casing Brush YAC 1083P • Valve Casing Cleaning Rod YAC 1666P • Valve Oil YAC 0900P

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