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Throttle lever 
 
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary. 
 
Check cable free play, and adjust if necessary.5-3, 8-24  
Control cables 
 
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-36 
Drive chain 
 
Check chain slack, and adjust if necessary. 
 
Check chain condition. Lubricate if necessary.5-3, 8-32, 8-35  
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.5-3  
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. 5-5 
Instruments, lights and
switches 
 
Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-6 
Battery 
 
Check electrolyte level. Fill with distilled water if necessary. 5-6, 8-39 
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8 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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V-belt
 
 
Check for wear, cracks or other damage, 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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Front knuckle piv-
ots
 
 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. 
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Steering shaft
 
 
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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15 Engine oil 
 
Change. 
 
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. 
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16 Engine oil strainer 
 
Clean. 
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17 Transmission oil 
  
 
Change. 
 
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. 
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Moving parts and 
cables
 
 
Lubricate. 
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(mi)320 
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(800)2500 
(1600)2500 
(1600)5000 
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2. Move the ATV back and forth to locate the
tightest portion of the drive chain, and then
measure the drive chain slack as shown.
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 hub stopper bolt locknut and thenthe hub stopper bolt.
3. Loosen the axle holding bolts.
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:  
 Improper
drive chain slack will overload the engine
as well as other vital parts of the ATV and
can lead to drive chain slippage or break-  
Drive chain slack:
30.0 mm (1.18 in)
 
1.  Drive chain slack
1
 
1.  Hub stopper bolt
2. Locknut
3.  Axle holding bolt (lower)
4.  Axle holding bolt (upper)
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