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MAINTENCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE UTV
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MAINTENCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE UTV
NOTE
The correct maintenance and adjustment are necessary to ensure vehicle and normal driving
The repair personnel should be familiar with the contents of this article.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
ITEM ROUTINE
Whichever
comes first
EVERY
INITAL
month
1 3 6
6
12
km 320 1,200
2,400
2,400
4,800
(mi) (200)
(750)
(1,500) (1,500) (3,000)
hours
20 75 150 150
300
Exhaust system*
Check for leakage.
Tighten if necessary.
Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
Spark arrester
Clean.
Fuel line*
Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Air filter element
clean.
Replace if necessary.
Every20-40hours
More often in wet of dusty areas.
Front brake*
Check operation/ fluid leakage.
Correct if necessary.
Rear brake*
Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.
Wheel
Check balance/damage/
Repair if necessary.
Front and rear
suspension*
Check operation.
Correct if necessary.
Wheel bearing*
Check bearing assemblies for
looseness /damage.
Replace if necessary.
Steering system*
Check operation./Replace if damaged
check toe-in./Adjust if necessary.
Select lever safety
system cable
Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.
Drive shaft universal
joint*
Lubricate with lithium–soap–based
grease.
Axle boots*
Check operation.
Replace if damaged.
Fittings and
fasteners*
Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.
Valves
Check valve clearance.
Adjust if necessary.
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Spark plug
Check condition.
Adjust gap and clean.
Rep; ace if necessary.
V-belt*
Check operation.
Check for cracks or damage.
Crankcase breather
system*
Check breather hose for cracks of
damage.
Replace if necessary.
Engine oil
Replace.(Warm engine before
draining.)
Engine oil strainer*
Clean.
Engine oil filter
cartridge
Replace.
Final gear oil
Check oil level /oil leakage.
Replace
Differential gear oil
Lights and switches*
Check operation.
Adjust headlight beams.
NOTE
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
Brake fluid replacement:
When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the
brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper, replace the oil seals every two years.
Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.