
6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit  .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-3
Removing and installing the panel  ....................... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs  .................................... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge  .......................... 6-8
Transfer case oil  ................................................. 6-12
Cleaning the air filter element  ............................ 6-13
Adjusting the carburetor ..................................... 6-16
Adjusting the engine idling speed  ...................... 6-16
Adjusting the throttle cable free play  .................. 6-17
Adjusting the valve clearance  ............................ 6-17
Tires ................................................................... 6-17
Spoke wheels  .................................................... 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free play  .................... 6-21
Adjusting the brake lever free play  ..................... 6-22
Adjusting the brake pedal position  ..................... 6-22
Adjusting the rear brake light switch  .................. 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level  ............................ 6-25
Changing the brake fluid  .................................... 6-26Drive belt slack  .................................................. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables  ................. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the throttle 
grip and cable  ................................................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and 
shift pedals  ...................................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and 
clutch levers  .................................................... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the sidestand  ............ 6-30
Checking the front fork  ...................................... 6-31
Checking the steering  ....................................... 6-31
Checking the wheel bearings  ............................ 6-32
Battery ............................................................... 6-33
Replacing the fuses  .......................................... 6-35
Replacing the headlight bulb  ............................. 6-36
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the 
tail/brake light bulb  .......................................... 6-38
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-38
Troubleshooting chart ........................................ 6-39
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-4BBattery ................................................... 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and 
lubricating ............................................ 6-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and 
lubricating ............................................ 6-29
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-25
Brake lever...............................................3-8
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-22
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-23
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-23
Brake pedal..............................................3-8
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-22CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-28
Carburetor, adjusting ............................. 6-16
Care.........................................................7-1
Clock .......................................................3-5
Clutch lever ..............................................3-7
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-21
Conversion table ......................................8-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-6
Drive belt slack ...................................... 6-26
Adjusting .......................................... 6-27
Checking .......................................... 6-26
EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-5
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-8
Engine stop switch................................... 3-6
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-2FFront fork, checking ............................... 6-31
Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel cock ............................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-4
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-10
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-35HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-36
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-13
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-16
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLight switch.............................................. 3-6
MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2PPanel, removing and installing..................6-6
Parking.....................................................5-6
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-6
Periodic maintenance and lubrication 
chart ......................................................6-3RRider seat ..............................................3-12SSafety information ....................................1-1
Self-diagnosis device ...............................3-4
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-7
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-14
Sidestand ...............................................3-15
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-30
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-7
Specifications ...........................................8-1
Speedometer unit.....................................3-3
Starter (choke) knob...............................3-12
Starting a warm engine ............................5-3
Starting the engine ...................................5-1
Start switch ..............................................3-7
Steering, checking..................................6-31
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