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1-CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ...................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION ................................... 3-1
Identification number records ............... 3-3
Key identification number ..................... 3-5
Vehicle identification number ............... 3-7
Model label ........................................... 3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ........................ 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights.................. 4-3
Speedometer unit ................................. 4-9
Fuel gauge ......................................... 4-15
Handlebar switches ............................ 4-17
Throttle lever ...................................... 4-35
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-37
Front brake lever ................................ 4-39
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ....... 4-41
Drive select lever ................................ 4-43
Recoil starter ...................................... 4-43
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Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-45
Fuel cock............................................ 4-47
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-49
Seat.................................................... 4-51
Storage compartment ........................ 4-53
Front carrier ....................................... 4-55
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-55
Front and rear shock absorber
adjustment ....................................... 4-57
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-61
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-15
Differential gear oil ............................. 5-17
Coolant............................................... 5-19
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-21
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-21
Lights ................................................. 5-23
Switches............................................. 5-23
Tires ................................................... 5-25
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-29
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brakeCheck operation, lever free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-93, 8-97–8-103
Rear brakeCheck operation, lever free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-95–8-101,
8-105–8-107
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13, 8-33–8-43
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level in reservoir.
Fill with coolant if necessary.5-19–5-21,
8-57–8-67
Final gear oil and
differential gear oilCheck for leakage.5-15–5-17,
8-43–8-55
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-21, 8-91
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-25–5-31,
8-115–8-117
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-21
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation.5-23, 8-109,
8-129–8-133
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-67
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Final gear oil
Make sure the final gear oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-43–8-49 for
details.)
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil may be
used for all conditions.NOTE:GL-4 is a quality and additive rating, GL-5 or GL-6
rated hypoid gear oils may also be used.
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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