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7*Rear brakeCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and
correct if necessary.√√√√√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
8*Brake hosesCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√√
Replace. Every 4 years
9*Parking bra keCheck operation and adjust if necessary.√√√√√
10*WheelsCheck runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary.√ √√√
11*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.
Check air pressure and balance, and correct if
necessary.√ √√√
12*Wheel bearingsCheck for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary.√ √√√
13*Swingarm pivotsCheck operation and for excessive play, and re-
place bearings if necessary.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
14*Upper and lower
arm pivotsLubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
15 Drive chainCheck chain slack and adjust if necessary.
Check rear wheel alignment and correct if necess-
sary.
Clean and lubricate.√√√√√ NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
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83. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as
follows.
To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the axle holding nuts.2. 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.
NOTE:There are alignment marks on both drive chain
pullers and an alignment mark on each side of the
swingarm. Make sure to align the same alignment
1. Drive chain slack
1. Axle holding nut (upper)
2. Axle holding nut (lower)
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8 mark on both drive chain pullers with the alignment
mark on either side of the swingarm for proper
wheel alignment.CAUTION:ECB00541Improper 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 drivechain slack within the specified limits.3. Tighten the locknuts and the axle holding nuts
to the specified torques.
NOTE:Make sure that the curved edge of the speed sen-
sor bracket touches the rear wheel hub when tight-ening the axle holding nuts.
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Alignment marks
1. Speed sensor bracket
2. Rear wheel hub
3. Curved edge
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