5-1
EBU00113
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes9Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-5–5-7
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 8-55–8-63
Clutch9Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-71
Parking brake9Check operation, condition and cable free play. 8-65–8-67
Fuel 9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Transmission oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-15, 8-17–8-23
2-cycle engine oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-13
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
9Adjust if necessary.5-17, 8-73–8-79
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-17, 8-53
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-21–5-27, 8-87
Fittings and fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Lights and switches9Check for proper operation. 5-19, 8-89–8-99
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8-7INITIAL EVERY
month 1 3 6 6 12
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
km 320 1200 2400 2400 4800 comes first
(mi) (200) (750) (1500) (1500) (3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Transmission9Replace oil.2 222
9Check condition.
Spark plug9Adjust gap and clean.22222
9Replace if necessary.
Air filter element9Clean. Every 20–40 hours.
9Replace if necessary. (More often in wet or dusty areas)
* Carburetor9Check idle speed / starter operation.
2222
9Adjust if necessary.
* Crankcase breather9Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
222
system9Replace if necessary.
9Check for leakage.
* Exhaust system9Tighten if necessary.222
9Replace gasket if necessary.
* Fuel line9Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
222
9Replace if necessary.
Throttle operation9Inspect and adjust free play if necessary.22222
* Front and rear9Check operation/fluid leakage.
22222
brake operation9Correct if necessary.
EBU02621
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
NOTE:8For vehicles not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.
8For vehicles equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance intervals. However, keep in mind that if
the vehicle isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance intervals should be followed.
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