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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 switches
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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EBU00113
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,
8-129–8-137
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-67–8-69
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8-97 1. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel mínimo
FRONT
Avant
Delantero1. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel mínimoREAR
Arrière
Trasero
EBU06221
Inspecting the brake fluid level
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter the brake
system, possibly causing the brakes to become in-
effective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above
the minimum level mark and replenish when nec-
essary. A low brake fluid level may indicate worn
brake pads and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check the brake
pads for wear and the brake system for leakage.
The rear brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is lo-
cated under panel C. (See pages 8-23–8-27 for
panel removal and installation procedures.)
Observe these precautions:
When checking the fluid level, make sure the
top of the master cylinder reservoirs are level.
Use only the designated quality brake fluid.
Otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor brake performance.
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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