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GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
NO.
ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB
Whichever
comes
first
INITIAL
EVERY
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
Air filter element
• Clean and replace if necessary.
Every 20 ~ 40 hours (more often in wet or dusty
areas)
2
*
Clutch
• Check operation and adjust if necessary.
√
√
√
√
3
*
Front brake
• Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and correct if
necessary.
√
√
√
√
√
• Replace brake pads.
Whenever worn to the limit
4
*
Rear brake
• Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and correct if
necessary.
√
√
√
√
√
• Replace brake pads.
Whenever worn to the limit
5
*
Brake hoses
• Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if neces-
sary.
√
√
√
√
• Replace.
Every 4 years
6
*
Parking brake
• Check operation and adjust if necessary.
√
√
√
√
√
7
*
Wheels
• Check runout and for damage, and replace if necessary.
√
√
√
√
8
*
Tires
• Check tread depth and for damage, and replace if neces-
sary.
• Check air pressure and balance, and correct if necessary.
√
√
√
√
9
*
Wheel hub bearings
• Check for looseness or damage, and replace if necessary.
√
√
√
√
10
*
Swingarm pivots
• Check operation and for excessive play, and replace bear-
ings if necessary.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√
√
√
11
*
Upper and lower arm
pivots
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√
√
√
12
Drive chain
• Check chain slack and adjust if necessary.
• Check rear wheel alignment and correct if necessary.
• Clean and lubricate.
√
√
√
√
√
13
*
Drive chain rollers
• Check for wear and replace if necessary.
√
√
√
14
*
Chassis fasteners
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are properly
tightened.
√
√
√
√
√
15
*
Shock absorber assem-
blies
• Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
√
√
√
16
*
Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting
arm pivoting points
• Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√
√
√
√
17
*
Steering shaft
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√
√
√
18
*
Steering system
• Check operation and repair or replace if damaged.
• Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.
√
√
√
√
√
19
*
Engine mount
• Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if neces-
sary.
√
√
√
20
Engine oil
• Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if necessary.
√
√
√
√
21
Engine oil filter element • Clean or replace if necessary.
√
√
√
22
*
Moving parts and
cables
• Lubricate.
√
√
√
√
23
*
Throttle lever housing
and cable
• Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Check throttle cable free play and adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate throttle lever housing and cable.
√
√
√
√
√
24
*
Front and rear brake
switches
• Check operation and correct if necessary.
√
√
√
√
√
25
*
Lights and switches
• Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Adjust headlight beams.
√
√
√
√
√
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
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