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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-3
Periodic maintenance/Lubrication ........8-7
Engine oil ............................................8-13
Final transmission oil ..........................8-21
Spark plug inspection .........................8-27
Engine air filter element and V-belt
case air filter element cleaning .........8-31
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-43
Valve clearance adjustment ...............8-45
Throttle lever adjustment ....................8-45
Front and rear brake shoe
inspection .........................................8-47
Front brake lever free play
adjustment ........................................8-49
Rear brake adjustment .......................8-59
Drive chain slack check ......................8-61
Drive chain slack adjustment ..............8-63Lubricating and drive chain ................8-67
Draining the V-belt compartment ........8-69
Cable inspection and lubrication ........8-71
Brake lever lubrication ........................8-73
Knuckle shaft, lower arms and
steering shaft lubrication ..................8-73
Wheel removal ...................................8-75
Wheel installation ...............................8-75
Battery ................................................8-77
Replenishing a battery fluid ................8-81
Fuse replacement ...............................8-85
Replacing the headlight bulb ..............8-87
Tail/brake light bulb replacement .......8-91
Headlight beam adjustment ................8-93
Troubleshooting ..................................8-95
Troubleshooting chart .........................8-998
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Test your brakes after leaving the water. Do not
continue to ride your ATV without verifying that
you have regained proper braking ability.
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After riding your ATV in water, be sure to
drain the trapped water by removing the
check hose at the bottom of the air filter
case. Wash the ATV in fresh water if it has
been operated in salt water or muddy condi-
tions.
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1. Check hose1. Flexible de contrôle1. Manguito de retención
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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)
case)
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
Final transmission oil• Check oil level/oil leakage.
11
• Replace every 12 months.
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Engine air filter element and V-belt case air
filter element cleaning
Both air filter elements should be cleaned at the
specified intervals in the periodic maintenance
chart.
Engine air filter element
NOTE:
There is a check hose at the bottom of the air fil-
ter case. If dust or water collects in this hose,
empty the hose and clean the air filter element
and air filter case.
1. Remove the seat.
2. Remove the breather hose, and then loosen
the clamp screw.
3. Remove the air filter case cover by remov-
ing the screws.
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1
3
4
5
2
2
2
2
1. Check hose1. Flexible de contrôle1. Manguito de comprobación
1. Air filter case cover 2. Screw (
× 4)
3. Breather hose 4. Clamp 5. Clamp screw
1. Cache du boîtier de filtre à air 2.Vis (× 4)
2. Reniflard 3. Bride 5. Vis de coiler
1.Tapa de la caja del filtro de aire2. Tornillo (× 4)
3. Tubo de ventilación 4. Abrazadera 5. Tornillo de sujeción
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4. Remove the air filter element, and separate
it from the frame.
5. Wash the air filter element gently but thor-
oughly in solvent.
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Always use parts cleaning solvent to clean
the air filter element. Never use low flash
point solvents or gasoline to clean the air fil-
ter element because the engine could catch
fire or explode.
6. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the air fil-
ter element and let it dry.
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Do not twist the air filter element when
squeezing it.
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1. Air filter element 2. Element frame1. Elément du filtre à air 2. Cadre de l’élément1. Elemento filtrante de aire 2. Bastidor del elemento
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7. Inspect the air filter element. If damaged,
replace it.
8. Apply a quality foam air filter oil to the air fil-
ter element.
NOTE:
The air filter element should be wet but not drip-
ping.
9. Install the air filter element on the frame.
10. Install the air filter element into the air filter
case.
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Install the washer with the bent edge facing
upward as shown.
11. Install the air filter case cover by installing
the screws.
12. Tighten the clamp screw, and then install
the breather hose.
13. Install the seat.
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1. Washer1. Rondelle1. Arandela
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NOTE:
The air filter element should be cleaned every
20-40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated
more often if the machine is operated in
extremely dusty areas. Each time air filter ele-
ment maintenance is performed, check the air
inlet to the air filter case for obstructions. Check
the air filter case rubber joint to the carburetor
and manifold fittings for an airtight seal. Tighten
all fittings securely to avoid the possibility of
unfiltered air entering the engine.
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Never operate the engine with the air filter
element removed. This will allow unfiltered
air to enter, causing rapid engine wear and
possible engine damage. Additionally, opera-
tion without the air filter element will affect
carburetor jetting with subsequent poor per-
formance and possible engine overheating.
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V-belt case air filter element
1. Remove the front carrier by removing the
bolts.
2. Remove the front cover by removing the
quick fasteners, then disconnect the coupler
shown.
1
2
2
2
1. Front carrier 2. Bolt (×6)1. Porte-bagages avant 2. Boulon (×6)1. Portapaquetes delantero 2. Tapón (×6)
1. Front cover 2. Quick fastener (×2)
1. Cache avant 2. Rivets démontables (×2)1. Tapa frontal 2. Fijadores rápidos (×2)
1
2
2
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