Eton VIPER 70, Service Manual

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General maintenance and lubrication chart
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 * Timing chain
Check chain tension.
Adjust if necessary.
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2 Air filter element
Clean and replace if necessary.
Every 20–40 hours (more often in wet or
dusty areas)
4 * Front brake
Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check brake lever free play and adjust if neces-
sary.
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Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
7 * Wheels
Check runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary.
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8 * Tires
Check tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.
Check air pressure and balance, and correct if
necessary.
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5 * Rear brake
Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check fluid l evel and ATV f or fluid leakag e, and
correct if necessary.
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Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
6 * Brake hoses
Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.
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Replace. Every 4 years
3 * Clutch Check operation
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11 * Shock absorber
assemblies
Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
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12 * Front knuckle piv-
ots
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √ √ √
13 * Steering shaft
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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14 * Steering system
Check operation and repair or replace if damaged.
Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.
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Engine oil
Change.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.
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Change.
17 Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.
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18 * Moving parts and
cables
Lubricate. √ √ √ √
9 * Wheel hub bearings
Check for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary.
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10 * Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
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15
16 Engine oil strainer Clean.
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Final transmission oil