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5-1
EBU00113
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes• Check operation, condition and free play. 5-5 – 5-7,
• Adjust if necessary. 8-45 – 8-55
Fuel • Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.5-7 – 5-11
Engine oil and• Check oil level. 5-11 – 5-15,
transmission oil• Fill with oil if necessary. 8-13 – 8-25
Drive chain• Check chain slack and condition.
5-15, 8-57 – 8-63
• Adjust if necessary.
Throttle• Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-15
Wheels and tires• Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-19 – 5-25, 8-71
Fittings and fasteners• Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-15
Battery• Check fluid level.
5-17, 8-73 – 8-79
• Fill with distilled water if necessary.
Lights and switches• Check for proper operation. 5-17, 8-83 – 8-87
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8Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is over-
filled, fuel could spill out due to heat from
the engine or the sun.
8Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on
the engine or exhaust pipe which can
cause a fire and severe injury. Wipe up
any spilled fuel immediately.
8Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.
8Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed secure-
ly.
EBU01117
Engine and transmission oil
Make sure the engine and transmission oil is at
the specified level. Add oil as necessary. (See
page 8-13–8-25.)
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8-7
EBU00262
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
INITIAL EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE
13661
monthmonths months monthsyear
Valves*• Check valve clearance.
1111
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check condition.
Spark plug• Adjust gap and clean.11111
• Replace if necessary.
Air filter element
• Clean. Every 20–40 hours
(for engine and V-belt
• Replace if necessary. (more often in wet or dusty areas)
compartment)
Carburetor*• Check idle speed/starter operation.
1111
• Adjust if necessary.
Cylinder head cover• Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
111
breather system*• Replace if necessary.
• Check leakage.
Exhaust system*• Retighten if necessary.111
• Replace gasket if necessary.
Fuel line*• Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
111
• Replace if necessary.
Engine oil• Replace (warm engine before draining).1111
Oil strainer*• Clean.
111
• Replace if necessary.
Drive chain• Check and adjust slack/alignment/clean/lube.11111
Transmission oil• Check oil level/oil leakage.
11
• Replace every 12 months.
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8-13
EBU00896
Engine oil
Engine oil level measurement
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes and
stop it.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it off with a
clean rag. Insert the dipstick in the filler hole
without screwing it in.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles
before checking.
4. Remove the dipstick and inspect the oil level.
5. The oil level should be between the maximum
and minimum marks. If the level is low, add oil
to raise it to the proper level.
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1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark
1. Jauge
2. Repère de niveau maximum 3. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Varilla de medición
2. Marca de máximo 3. Marca de mínimo
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8-15
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Be sure no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
Engine oil replacement and oil filter cleaning
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes and
stop it.
3. Place a container under the engine to collect
the used oil.
4. Remove the dipstick and drain bolt to drain
the oil.
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When removing the drain bolt, the compres-
sion spring, oil strainer and O-ring will fall
out. Take care not to lose these parts.
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1. Drain bolt 2. O-ring
3. Compression spring 4. Oil strainer
1. Boulon de vidange 2. Joint torique
3. Ressort de compression 4. Crépine à huile
1. Tapón de drenaje 2. Junta torica
3. Resorte de compresión 4. Taza de aceite
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EBU00891
Transmission oil
Transmission oil measurement
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the screw and check the oil level. It
should be up to the brim of the hole. If the
level is low, remove the oil filler bolt and add
oil to raise it to the proper level.we
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1. Screw 2. Brim 3. Correct oil level
1. Vis 2. Bord 3. Niveau d’huile correct
1. Tornillo 2. Borde 3. Nivel correcto de aceite
1. Oil filler bolt
1. Boulon de remplissage d’huile
1. Tapón de llenado de aceite
Tightening torque:
Screw:
16 Nm (1.6 m0kgf)
Oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m0kgf)
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8-23
Transmission oil replacement
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Place a container under the engine.
3. Remove the oil filler bolt and drain bolt to
drain the oil.
4. Install the drain bolt and tighten to specifica-
tion.
5. Fill the engine with oil and install the oil filler
bolt.
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1. Drain bolt1. Bouchon de vidange1. Tapón de drenaje
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m0kgf)
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8-25
cC
Be sure no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
6. Start the engine and warm up for a few min-
utes. While warming up, check for oil leakage.
If oil leakage is found, stop the engine imme-
diately and check for the cause.
7. Check the oil level.Recommended oil:
See page 10-2
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
0.6 L (0.53 Imp qt, 0.63 US qt)
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