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minutes while checking the transmission for
oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn
off the engine and check for the cause.
8. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil lev-
el and correct it if necessary.
EBU23841
Cleaning the engine and V-belt case air
filter elements
Both air filter elements should be cleaned at the
specified intervals in the periodic maintenance
chart.
Engine air filter element
TIP
There is a check hose at the bottom of the air filter
case. If dust or water collects in this hose, empty
the hose and clean the air filter element and air fil-
ter case.1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-9.)
2. Remove the breather hose, and then loosen
the clamp screw.
1. Check hose
1
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Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher (AUS)(NZL)
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA (EUR)
Engine oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.25 L (1.32 US qt, 1.10 Imp.qt)
Transmission oil:
Quantity:
0.6 L (0.63 US qt, 0.53 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only (EUR)
Unleaded gasoline only (AUS)(NZL)
Fuel tank capacity:
7.0 L (1.85 US gal, 1.54 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.3 L (0.34 US gal, 0.29 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:
Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type
×
quantity:
VM18SH x 1
Spark plug (s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7HSA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal automatic
Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
Helical gear/spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
43/14
×
40/17 (7.226)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
32/12 (2.666)
-20 -10 0
1020 304050 ˚C
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
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M
Main switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2
N
Neutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-1
O
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1
P
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake ................................................................. 4-5
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Pre-operation check list.................................................. 5-1
R
Reverse indicator light.................................................... 4-1
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
S
Safety information .......................................................... 1-1
Seat ................................................................................ 4-9
Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-8
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-3
Starter (choke) ............................................................... 4-9
Start switch..................................................................... 4-2
Steering shaft, lubricating............................................. 8-38
Storage........................................................................... 9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots.......................................................................... 8-36
T
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-44
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-23
Throttle lever .......................................................... 4-3
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5-4
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-5
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Tire wear limit ................................................................. 5-6
Transmission oil ................................................... 5-3
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8-12
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-47
Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-48
V
Valve clearance............................................................ 8-24
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-21
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
W
Wheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-36
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-46
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-45