Suzuki LT-F500F 2002, Service Manual

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2-2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The chart below lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to keep
the vehicle operating at peak performance and economy. Maintenance intervals are expressed in terms of
kilometers, miles and months, and are dependent on whichever comes first.
NOTE:
More frequent servicing may be performed on vehicles that are use under severe conditions.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART
I = Inspect and adjust, clean, lubricate, or replace as necessary.
R = Replace
T = Tighten
C = Clean
L = Lubricate
Interval
Item
km Initial 200 Every 1 000 Every 2 000
miles Initial 100 Every 600 Every 1 200
months 1 3 6
Air cleaner — C C
Exhaust pipe nuts and muffler bolts T T T
Valve clearance I — I
Spark plug
— — I
Replace every 6 000 km (4 000 miles).
Fuel line
— I I
Replace every 4 years.
Throttle cable play I I I
Engine idle speed I I I
Engine oil and oil filter R — R
Front differential gear oil/Final gear oil
— — I
Replace every 2 years.
Engine coolant Replace every 2 years.
Radiator hose
— I I
Replace every 4 years.
Clutch — — I
Spark arrester — — C
Brakes I I I
Brake fluid
— I I
Replace every 2 years.
Brake hose
— — I
Replace every 4 years.
Tires — I I
Steering system I I I
Suspensions — — I
Chassis nuts and bolts T T T
General lubrications — L L