Linhai 2004 ATV 260, Service Manual

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CHAPTER 1 GENERALINFORMATION
ATV SERVICE MANUAL 09.0
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PAGE. 1- 2
1.1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL PROCEDURES
1. Remove all dirt, mud, dust and foreign material before removal and disassembly.
2. Use proper tools and cleaning equipment.
3. When disassembling the machine, always keep mated parts together. This includes gears,
cylinders, pistons and other parts that have been ”mated ”through normal wear. Mated part must
always be reused or replaced as an assembly.
4. During machine disassembly, clean all parts and place them in trays in the order of disassembly.
This will speed up assembly and allow for the correct installation of all parts.
5. Keep all parts away from any source of fire.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only genuine parts for all replacements. Use recommended oil and grease for all lubrication
jobs. Other brands may be similar in function and appearance, but inferior in quality.
GASKETS,OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS
1. Replace all gaskets seals and O-rings when overhauling the engine. All gasket surfaces, oil seal
lips and O-rings must be cleaned.
2. Properly oil all mating parts and bearings during reassembly. Apply grease to the oil seal lips.
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER PINS
Replace all lock washers/plates and cotter pins
after removal. Bend lock tabs along the bolt or
nut flats after the bolt or nut has been tightened
to specification.
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS
Install bearings and oil seals so that the
manufacturer’s marks or numbers are visible.
When installing oil seals, apply a light coating of
lightweight lithium base grease to the seal lips.
Oil bearings liberally when installing, if
appropriate.
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oil seal
CAUTION:
Do not use compressed air to spin the bearings
dry. This will damage the bearing surfaces.
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Bearing
CIRCLIPS
1. Check all circlips carefully before reassembly.