5-2
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
9
10
11
Rear brake
Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed
hydraulic system.
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.
Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.
Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add recommended brake
fluid to specified level if necessary.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-4, 8-30, 8-31, 8-35
Clutch
Check operation, and correct if necessary.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.8-38
Throttle lever
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary.
Check cable free play, and adjust if necessary.5-5, 8-29
Control cables
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-42
Drive chain
Check chain slack, and adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition. Lubricate if necessary.5-5, 8-39, 8-41
Wheels and tires
Check wheel condition, and replace if damaged.
Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure. Correct if necessary.5-5, 5-6, 5-7
Brake and shift pedals
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate pedal pivoting points
if necessary.8-43
Brake and clutch levers
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points
if necessary.8-42
Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-8
Instruments and switches
Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-8
Instruments, lights and
switches
Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-8
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
8-5
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
15 Drive chain
Check chain slack and adjust if necessary.
Check rear wheel alignment and correct if necess-
sary.
Clean and lubricate.
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16
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Drive chain rollers
Check for wear and replace if necessary.
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17
*
Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
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18
*
Shock absorber
assemblies
Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
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19
*
Rear suspension
relay arm and con-
necting arm pivot-
ing points
Check operation and correct if necessary.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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20
*
Steering shaft
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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21
*
Steering system
Check operation and repair or replace if damaged.
Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.
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22
*
Engine mount
Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.
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23
*
Carburetor
Check starter (choke) operation and correct if nec-
essary.
Check engine idling speed and adjust if neces-
sary.
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24
*
Crankcase breather
system
Check breather hose for cracks or other damage,
and replace if necessary.
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NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1200
(750)2400
(1500)2400
(1500)4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
8-40
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
3. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as
follows.
To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the rear axle pinch bolts.
2. Insert a rod of a diameter of 8 mm and a
length of 10 cm into one of the holes in the
drive chain tensioner as shown.NOTE:
A rod can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer to make
this adjustment.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
4. To tighten the drive chain, push the ATV back-
ward. To loosen the drive chain, push the ATV
forward.
1. Drive chain slack
1
1. Rear wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Rod
3. Drive chain tensioner
4. Hole
3
4
2
1
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