2-2
Periodic Maintenance
Chart
A = Adjust
I = Inspect
C = Clean
L = Lubricate
D = Drain
R = Replace
T = Tighten
* Service/Inspect more frequently when operating in adverse conditions.
Item
Initial Service
After Break-In
(First Mo or
100 Mi)
Every
Day
Every
Month or
Every 100
Miles
Every 3
Months or
Every 300
Miles
Every 6
Months or
Every 500
Miles
Every Year
or Every
1500 Miles
As Needed
Battery
I
I
C
Fuses
I
R
Air Filter/Drain Tube
I
I
C*
R
Valve/Tappet Clearance
I
I
A
Engine Compression
I
Spark Plug
I
I
R (4000 Mi
or 18 Mo)
Muffler/Spark Arrester
C
R
Gas/Vent Hoses
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
Throttle Cable
I
I
C-L
A-R
Carburetor Float Chamber
(Carbureted Models)
D*
Engine Idle RPM (Carbureted Models)
I
I
A
Engine-Transmission Oil Level
I
A
Engine-Transmission Oil/Filter
R
R*
R
Oil Strainer
I
I
C
Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant
I
I
R (4 Yrs)
Clutch (Manual)
I
l
A
Tires/Air Pressure
I
I
R
Steering Components
I
I
I
R
V-Belt (Automatic)
I
l
R
Suspension (Ball joint boots, drive
axle boots front and rear, tie rods,
differential and rear drive bellows)
I
I
R
Nuts/Cap Screws/Screws
I
T
A
Ignition Timing
I
Headlight/Taillight-Brakelight
I
I
R
Switches
I
I
R
Shift Lever
I
A-L
Recoil Starter (400/500)
I
C-R
Handlebar Grips
I
R
Handlebars
I
I
R
Gauges/Indicators
I
I
R
Frame/Welds/Racks
I
l
Electrical Connections
I
l
C
Complete Brake System
(Hydraulic & Auxiliary)
I
I
C
L-R
Brake Pads
I
I*
R
Brake Fluid
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
Brake Hoses
I
I
R (4 Yrs)
Coolant (Liquid Cooled Models)/
Cooling System
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
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