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EBU00032
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
2. Storage compartment
and tool kit
3. Spark plug
4. Rear brake fluid reservoir
5. Front shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
6. Brake pedal
7. V-belt case
8. Radiator cap
9. Fuel cock
10. Air filter case
11. Fuses
12. Tail/brake light
13. Engine oil dipstick
14. Oil filter cartridge15. Coolant reservoir
16. V-belt cooling duct check
hose
17. Rear brake lever
18. Left handlebar switches
19. Starter (choke)
20. Horn switch
21. Drive select lever
22. Speedometer unit
23. Main switch
24. Fuel tank cap
25. Auxiliary DC jack
26. Right handlebar switch
27. Throttle lever
28. Front brake leverNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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Fuel line*Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Engine oil
Replace. (Warm engine before draining.)Engine oil filter cartridge
Replace.Engine oil strainer*
Clean.Final gear oil
Check oil level/oil leakage.
Replace every 12 month.Differential gear oil
Front brake*Check operation/fluid leakage. (See NOTE page 8-9.)
Correct if necessary.Rear brake*Check operation/fluid leakage.(See NOTE page 8-9.)
Correct if necessary.Select lever safety system
cable*Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.V-belt*Check operation.
Check for cracks or damage.Wheels*Check balance/damage/runout.
Repair if necessary.Wheel bearing*Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
Replace if damaged.Front and rear
suspension*Check operation.
Correct if necessary.Steering system*Check operation./Replace if damaged.
Check toe-in./Adjust if necessary.Rear upper and lower
knuckle pivots*Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Drive shaft universal
joint*Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Engine mount*
Check for cracks or damage.
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1,200
(750)2,400
(1,500)2,400
(1,500)4,800
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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Quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement
With oil filter cartridge replacement2.30 L
2.40 L
Final gear oil:
Type SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity 0.16 L
Differential gear oil:
Type SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity 0.23 L
Radiator capacity (including all routes): 1.30 L
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Unleaded gasoline only
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity 15.0 L
Fuel reserve amount 4.5 L
Carburetor:
Type/quantity BSR33/1
Manufacturer MIKUNIModelYFM450FA
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