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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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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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Steering system
Check operation and repair or replace if damaged.
Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.
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17 Transmission oil
Change.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.
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18 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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er comes
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(1600)2500
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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.
TIP
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.
1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. Transmission oil filler cap
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To change the transmission oil
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. Place an oil pan under the transmission to col-
lect the used oil.
4. Remove the oil filler cap and the drain bolt to
drain the oil from the transmission case.
5. Install the drain bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.6. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended transmission oil, and then install and
tighten the oil filler cap.NOTICE
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In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the
transmission oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do not
use oils with a diesel specification of “CD” or
oils of a higher quality than specified. In ad-
dition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.
Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
1. Transmission oil drain bolt
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Tightening torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Recommended transmission oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
1.5 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)
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7. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several
minutes while checking the transmission for
oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn
the engine off and check for the cause.
8. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil lev-
el and correct it if necessary.
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked before each
ride. In addition, the coolant must be changed at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
TIP
The coolant level must be checked on a cold en-
gine since the level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
2. Check the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir.
TIP
The coolant should be between the minimum and
maximum level marks.
1. “CD” specification
2. “ENERGY CONSERVING II”
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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 TIP after the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the master cylinders and cali-
pers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the in-
tervals listed below or whenever they are damaged
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
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. The brake lever should have no
free play as shown. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
WARNING
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Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause loss of braking ability,
which could lead to an accident.
After servicing:
1. Brake lever free play
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