5-2
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
9
10
11
Front brake
Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed
hydraulic system.
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.5-3, 8-32, 8-33, 8-35
Rear brake
Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed
hydraulic system.
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.5-3, 8-32, 8-33, 8-36
Clutch
Check operation, and correct if necessary.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.8-39
Throttle lever
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary.
Check cable free play, and adjust if necessary.5-4, 8-32
Control cables
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-43
Drive chain
Check chain slack, and adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition. Lubricate if necessary.5-4, 8-40, 8-42
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
Brake pedal
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate pedal pivoting point if
necessary.8-43
Brake and clutch levers
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points
if necessary.8-43
Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-7
Instruments, lights and
switches
Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-7
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
8-6
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
9
*
Wheel hub bearings
Check for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary.
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10
*
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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12
*
Drive chain rollers
Check for wear and replace if necessary.
√√√
13
*
Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
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14
*
Shock absorber
assemblies
Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
√√√
15
*
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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16
*
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.
√√√√√
Replace coolant. Every 2 years
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
8-41
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
3. Loosen the locknut on each side of the swing-
arm. To tighten the drive chain, turn the ad-
justing bolts in direction (a). To loosen the
drive chain, turn the adjusting bolts in direction
(b) and push the wheels forward. Turn each
adjusting bolt exactly the same amount to
maintain correct axle alignment.
TIP
There are alignment marks on each side of the
swingarm and on the wheel hubs. Use them to
check for proper wheel axle alignment.
NOTICE
ECB00541
Improper drive chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts of the ATV and
can lead to drive chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified limits.
4. Tighten the locknuts and the axle holding nuts
to the specified torques.
1. Axle holding nut (upper)
2. Axle holding nut (lower)
1
2
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Alignment marks
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