Honda Monkey 2021, Manual

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Maintenance Fundamentals
Pre-ride Inspection
To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to
perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure
that any problem you find is corrected. A pre-
ride inspection is a must, not only for safety, but
because having a breakdown, or even a flat tire,
can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your vehicle:
●
Tire tread wear and air pressures are within
limits.
2
P. 47
●
Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
●
Check the condition of the drive chain.
Adjust slack and lubricate as needed.
2
P. 45
Check the following items if you are carrying a
cargo:
●
Combined weight is within load limits.
2
P. 100
●
Cargo is secured properly.
Check the following items after you get on your
vehicle:
●
Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding.
2
P. 66
●
Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
●
Check the fuel level and refuel when
needed.
2
P. 12,
2
P. 28
●
Engine stop switch functions properly.
2
P. 22
Check the following items at regular intervals:
●
Oil level is between the upper and lower
level marks.
2
P. 56
●
Brake fluid level is
Front: above the LOWER level mark.
2
P. 58
Rear: between the UPPER and LOWER level
marks.
2
P. 58
●
Side stand functions properly.
2
P. 61
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