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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Item
Hours or
Odometer
Frequency
Remarks
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Engine oil
100
hrs/1000
miles
6 months
Check level daily; break-in service at one
month; change oil more often in cold weather
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Oil filter
100
hrs/1000
miles
6 months
Replace with oil change
Coolant
100 hrs
6 months
Inspect strength seasonally; pressure test
system annually
Breather hose
100 hrs
6 months
Inspect
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Rear suspension
50 hrs
6 months
Inspect; tighten fasteners
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Drive chains
50 hrs
6 months
Inspect daily; adjust and lubricate if needed
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Drive belt
50 hrs
6 months
Inspect; adjust; replace if necessary
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Front hubs
50 hrs
6 months
Check fluid monthly
Shift linkage
50 hrs
6 months
Inspect; lubricate, adjust
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Steering
50 hrs
6 months
Inspect before each use; lubricate
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Rear axle / Center axle
50 hrs
6 months
Inspect bearings
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Front suspension
50 hrs
6 months
Inspect; lubricate; tighten fasteners
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Valve clearance
100 hrs
12 months
Inspect; adjust
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Fuel system
100 hrs
12 months
Check for leaks at tank cap, lines, fuel valve,
filter, pump and carburetor; replace lines ev-
ery two years.
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Fuel filter
100 hrs
12 months
Replace annually
Radiator
100 hrs
12 months
Inspect; clean external surface
Cooling system hoses
100 hrs
12 months
Inspect
Engine mounts
100 hrs
12 months
Inspect
Spark arrestor
100 hrs
12 months
Clean out
Spark plug
100 hrs
12 months
Inspect; replace if necessary
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Front hubs
100 hrs
12 months
Change fluid annually
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Clutches (drive and driven)
100 hrs
12 months
Inspect; clean
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Shift selector box
200 hrs
24 months
Change lubricant every two years
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Brake fluid
200 hrs
24 months
Change fluid every two years
Headlight aim
As required
As required
Adjust if necessary
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Toe adjustment
As required
As required
Periodic inspection; adjust when parts are
replaced
Recoil housing
As required
As required
Drain moisture after operating in water
Idle speed
As required
As required
Adjust
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More often under severe use, such as dirty or wet conditions
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