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15*Shock absorber as-
sembliesCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.√√√
16*Stabilizer bushesCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√
17*Knuckle pivotsLubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
18*Steering systemCheck operation and repair or replace if damaged.
Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.√√√√√
19*Engine mountCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√
20*Axle bootsCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√√√
21*CarburetorCheck starter (choke) operation and correct if nec-
essary.
Check engine idling speed and adjust if neces-
sary.√√√√
22*Crankcase breather
systemCheck breather hose for cracks or other damage,
and replace if necessary.√√√
23 Engine oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√ √√√
24Engine oil filter car-
tridgeReplace.√√√
25 Differential gear oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√√ NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
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26 Final gear oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√√
27 Cooling systemCheck coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary.√√√√√
Replace coolant. Every 2 years
28*Moving parts and
cablesLubricate.√√√√
29*Drive select lever
safety system cableCheck operation and adjust or replace if neces-
sary.√√√
30*Throttle lever hous-
ing and cableCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check throttle cable free play and adjust if neces-
sary.
Lubricate throttle lever housing and cable.√√√√√
31*Exhaust systemCheck for leakage and replace gasket(s) if neces-
sary.
Check for looseness and tighten all screw clamps
and joints if necessary.√√√
32 Spark arresterClean.√√√
33*Front and rear brake
switchesCheck operation and correct if necessary.√√√√√
34*Lights and switchesCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Adjust headlight beams.√√√√√ NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
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km
(mi)320
(200)1200
(750)2400
(1500)2400
(1500)4800
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EBU23070NOTE:The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and
change the brake fluid.Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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EBU23090Removing and installing panels The panels shown need to be removed to perform
some of the maintenance jobs described in this
chapter. Refer to this section each time a panel
needs to be removed and installed.
EBU27051Panels A and D
To remove one of the panels1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-18.)
2. Pull outward on the area shown, and then pull
upward as shown.
1. Panel A
2. Panel B
3. Panel C
1. Panel D
2. Panel E
3. Panel F
4. Panel G
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8 To install one of the panels
1. Insert the panel projections in the numerical
order shown in the illustration, and then push
inward on the area shown.
1. Panel A
1. Panel D
1. Panel A
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82. Install the seat.
Panel B
To remove the panel
Remove the bolts, and then take the panel off.To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position and install
the bolts.CAUTION:ECB00380When installing the panel, be sure not to pinchthe cables or wires.
Panel C
To remove the panel1. Remove the front carrier by removing the stay
covers, then by removing the bolts.
1. Panel D
1. Panel B
2. Bolt
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2. Remove the quick fasteners and pull the pan-
el upward.
1. Front carrier stay cover
1. Carrier bolt (top)
1. Carrier bolt (top)
1. Carrier bolt (under the fenders)
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8To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original position and in-
stall the quick fasteners.
2. Install the front carrier by installing the bolts
and tightening them to the specified torques.
3. Install the stay covers.Panel E
To remove the panel
Remove the bolts, and then take the panel off.
To install the panelPlace the panel in the original position and install
the bolts.
Panel F
To remove the panelPull outward on the areas shown.
1. Quick fastener
2. Panel CTightening torques:
Carrier bolt (top):
26 Nm (2.6 m·kgf, 19 ft·lbf)
Carrier bolt (under fenders):
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
1. Panel E
2. Bolt
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