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EBU21863General maintenance and lubrication chart NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
1 Air filter elementClean and replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours (more often in wet or
dusty areas)
2*Front brakeCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and
correct if necessary.√√√√√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
3*Rear brakeCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check brake lever free play and adjust if neces-
sary.
Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and
correct if necessary.√√√√√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
4*Brake hosesCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√√
Replace. Every 4 years
5*WheelsCheck runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary.√ √√√
6*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.
Check air pressure and balance, and correct if
necessary.√ √√√
7*Wheel hub bearingsCheck for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary.√ √√√
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8*V- b e l tCheck for wear, cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary.√ √√√
9*Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.√√√√√
10*Shock absorber as-
sembliesCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.√√√
11*Stabilizer bushesCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√
12*Rear knuckle pivotsLubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
13*Steering shaftLubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
14*Steering systemCheck operation and repair or replace if damaged.
Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.√√√√√
15*Engine mountCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√
16*Axle bootsCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√√√
17 Engine oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√ √√√
18Engine oil filter car-
tridgeReplace.√√√
19 Differential gear oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√√ NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
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EBU23070NOTE:The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.20 Final gear oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√√
21 Cooling systemCheck coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary.√√√√√
Replace coolant. Every 2 years
22*Moving parts and
cablesLubricate.√√√√
23*Drive select lever
safety system cableCheck operation and adjust or replace if neces-
sary.√√√
24*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.√√√√√
25*Front and rear brake
switchesCheck operation and correct if necessary.√√√√√
26*Lights and switchesCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Adjust headlight beams.√√√√√ NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
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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.
EBU27052Panels 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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8To 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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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 fastener screws and pull
the panel upward.
1. Front carrier stay cover
1. Carrier bolt (top)
1. Carrier bolt (top)
1. Carrier bolt (under the fenders)
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