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Changing the brake fluid
Have a dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the TIP after the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. In
addition, have the oil seals of the master cylinders and calipers
as well as the brake hoses replaced at the intervals listed below
or whenever they are damaged or leaking.
Checking the brake lever free play
The brake lever free play must be checked at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. The
brake lever should have no free play as shown. If there is free
play, have a dealer check the brake system.
1.
No brake lever free play
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and
adjusted if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack, there
should be no weight on the ATV and all tires must be touching
the ground.
2. Move the ATV back and forth to locate the tightest portion of
the drive chain, and then measure the drive chain slack as
shown.
Drive chain slack:
45.0-55.0 mm (1.77-2.17 in)
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