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Brake hoses
Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.
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Replace. Every 4 years
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Parking brake
Check operation and adjust if necessary.
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Wheels
Check runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary.
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Tires
Check tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.
Check air pressure and balance, and correct if
necessary.
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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 neces-
sary.
Clean and lubricate.
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Drive chain roller
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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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
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3. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as
follows.
To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the axle holding nuts.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.
NOTICE:
Im-
proper drive chain slack will overload the
engine as well as other vital parts of the
ATV and can lead to drive chain slippage
or breakage. To prevent this from occur-
ring, keep the drive chain slack within the
Drive chain slack:
12.0–18.0 mm (0.47–0.71 in)
1. Drive chain slack
1
1. Axle holding nut (upper)
2. Axle holding nut (lower)
1
2
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4. Tighten the locknuts and the axle holding nuts
to the specified torques.
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Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas.
Service the drive chain as follows.
NOTICE
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The drive chain must be lubricated after wash-
ing the ATV or riding in the rain or wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene and a
small soft brush.
NOTICE:
To prevent dam-
aging the O-rings, do not clean the drive
chain with steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.
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1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
3. Alignment marks
3
12(a)
(b)
Tightening torques:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Axle holding nut (upper):
120 Nm (12.0 m·kgf, 85 ft·lbf)
Axle holding nut (lower):
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
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