Eton VIPER 70, Service Manual

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2. MAINTENANCE
2.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
2.2 FUEL TUBE
2.3 THROTTLE OPERATION
2.4 THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
2.5 AIR CLEANER
2.6 SPARK PLUG
2.7 IDLE SPEED 2.8 DRIVE CHAIN
2.10 WHEELSAND TIRES
2.9 BRAKE SYSTEM
2.11 STEERINGSYSTEM
2.12 TOE-IN
2.13 GEAR & E
NGINE OIL
2.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The maintenance times in th is table are based upon average riding conditions. Riding
in unusually dusty areas require s more frequent servicing. (For any ATV in this service
manual . )
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.
For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance inter-
intervals should be followed.
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a E-TON dealer as they require special tools,
data and technical skills.
NO. ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB
INITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
fi rst
month 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi)
320
(200)
1300
(800)
2500
(1600)
2500
(1600)
5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
1 * Fuel line
Check fuel hoses for cracks or other damage, and
replace if necessary.
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2 Spark plug
Check condition and clean, regap, or replace if
necessary.
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3 * Valves Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary.
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4 * Carburetor
Check choke operation and correct if necessary.
Check engine idling speed and adjust if neces-
sary.
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5 * Crankcase breather
system
Check breather hose for cracks or other damage,
and replace if necessary.
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vals. However, keep in mind that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance
6 Exhaust system
Check for leakage and replace gasket(s) if neces-
sary.
Check for looseness and tighten all screw clamps
and joints if necessary.
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7 Spark arrester Clean. √ √ √