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RECOMMENDED INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE PR
OCEDURES
Procedures are categorized by motorcycle system. Consult “American IronHorse Consumable Table” for proper
replacement items.
A.
Engine Systems
•
Drain and replace engine oil with 20W50 weight nonsynthetic motor oil. Similar weight synthetics
may be used after the initial 2000-mile break-in has been completed.
•
Replace oil filter and filter gasket.
•
Replace air cleaner.
•
Inspect, clean or replace tappet oil screen.
B.
Electrical Systems
•
Check integrity of battery connections (Figure
4
).
•
Check that all lights are functioning properly: headlight, front and rear turn signal lights, brake light(s)
and taillight.
•
Check all electrical switches and assemblies for proper operation.
C.
Drive Train Systems
•
Check rear belt for proper tension, condition of teeth and general integrity of belt.
•
Check primary chain for proper tension, condition of links and general integrity.
•
Check clutch hydraulic line integrity and interconnections.
•
Check clutch adjustment.
•
Drain and replace transmission fluid with recommended transmission fluid. Drain and replace primary
fluid with recommended primary fluid (Figures
7 1 , 7 2
and
7 3
). (See “American IronHorse
Consumable Table” on Page 69.)
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