5-2
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
9
10
11
Rear brake
Check operation, and correct if necessary.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.5-3, 8-24, 8-30
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, 8-23
Control cables
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-35
Drive chain
Check chain slack, and adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition. Lubricate if necessary.5-4, 8-32, 8-34
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.5-4, 5-5, 5-6
Brake levers
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points
if necessary.8-36
Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-6
Instruments, lights and
switches
Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-6
Battery
Check electrolyte level. Fill with distilled water if necessary. 5-6, 8-38
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
8-6
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
8 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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9
*
V-belt
Check for wear, cracks or other damage, and
replace if necessary.
√√
10
*
Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
√√√√√
11
*
Shock absorber
assemblies
Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
√√√
12
*
Front knuckle piv-
ots
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√
13
*
Steering shaft
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√
14
*
Steering system
Check operation and repair or replace if damaged.
Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.
√√√√√
15 Engine oil
Change.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.
√ √√√
16 Engine oil strainer
Clean.
√√√
17 Transmission oil
Change.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.
√√
NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
8-33
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
4. Loosen the chain adjusting bolt locknut. To
tighten the drive chain, turn the adjusting bolt
in direction (a). To loosen the drive chain, turn
the adjusting bolt in direction (b), and then
push the wheels forward.
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.
5. Tighten the locknut and the axle holding bolts
to the specified torques.
1. Hub stopper bolt
2. Locknut
3. Axle holding bolt (lower)
4. Axle holding bolt (upper)
1
2
34
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
1
2
(a)
(b)
