Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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TIP
Brake system:
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After disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, always change the brake fluid.
Regularly check the brake fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
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Replace the oil seals of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years.
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Replace the brake hose every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
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Steering system
• Check toe-out.
• Adjust if necessary.
*
Steering bearings
• Check bearing assemblies for
looseness.
• Lubricate with specified
grease.
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*
Suspension compo-
nent
• Lubricate with specified
grease.
• Check ball joints for wear and
damage.
• Replace if necessary.
*
Drive track
• Check the deflection.
• Adjust if necessary.
Initial at 500 km (300 mi)
and every 800 km (500
mi) thereafter.
Fittings and fasten-
ers
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tight-
ened.
• Tighten if necessary.
*
Battery
• Check condition.
• Charge if necessary.
ITEM
REMARKS
INITIAL
EVERY
PAGE
1 month
or 800 km
(500 mi)
(40 hr)
Seasonally
or
4000 km
(2500 mi)
(200 hr)
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