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Wheel hub bearings
Check for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary.
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Upper and lower
arm pivots
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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11 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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Drive chain rollers
Check for wear and replace if necessary.
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Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
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Shock absorber
assemblies
Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
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Steering system
Check operation and repair or replace if damaged.
Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.
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16 Transmission oil
Change.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.
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17 Cooling system
Check coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary.
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Replace coolant. Every 2 years
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Moving parts and
cables
Lubricate.
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JOBINITIAL EVERY
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er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
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a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque
is 1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the specified torque as
soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
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Transmission oil
The transmission oil level should be checked be-
fore each ride. In addition, the transmission oil
must be changed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the transmission oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, remove
the oil filler cap, wipe the dipstick off with a
clean rag, insert it back into the oil filler hole
(without screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.NOTE:
The transmission oil should be between the mini-
mum and maximum level marks.
4. If the oil is at or below the minimum level mark,
add sufficient oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the oil filler cap.
To change the transmission oil
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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Rear brake
Observe these precautions:
When checking the fluid level, make sure that
the top of the brake fluid reservoir is level.
Use only the recommended quality brake fluid,
otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor braking performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction
and lead to poor braking performance.
Be careful that water does not enter the brake
fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may
result in vapor lock.
Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid imme-
diately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the brake
fluid level to gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause.
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the NOTE after the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, have the oil seals of the master cylinders and
calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they are dam-
aged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two years.
Brake hoses: Replace every four years.
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Checking the front brake lever free play
The brake lever free play must be checked at the
1. Minimum level mark
Recommended brake fluid:
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