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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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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 necessary.
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NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
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TIP
Some maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty, sandy or
muddy areas, or at full-throttle.
16 Engine oil strainer
Clean.
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17 Transmission oil
Change.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if necessary.
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*
Moving parts and
cables
Lubricate.
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*
Throttle lever hous-
ing and cable
Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check throttle cable free play and adjust if neces-
sary.
Lubricate throttle lever housing and cable.
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*
Front and rear brake
switches
Check operation and correct if necessary.
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*
Lights and switches
Check operation and correct if necessary.
Adjust headlight beams.
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Battery
Check electrolyte level and specific gravity, and
correct if necessary.
Make sure that the breather hose is properly
routed.
√√√√√
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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2. Check the spark plug for electrode erosion
and excessive carbon or other deposits, and
replace it if necessary.
3. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick-
ness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap
to specification.
To install the spark plug
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket
and its mating surface, and then wipe off any
grime from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug
wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
TIP
If a torque wrench is not available when installing
the spark plug, a good estimate of the correct
torque is 1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight. However,
the spark plug should be tightened to the specified
torque as soon as possible.
3. Install the spark plug cap.
EBU23267
Engine oil
The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR7HSA
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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then tighten the engine oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil
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then tighten the engine oil filler cap.
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may result.
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6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the engine oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect
the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then re-
move the engine oil drain bolt to drain the oil
from the crankcase.
NOTICE:
When remov-
ing the engine oil drain bolt, the compres-
sion spring, oil strainer and O-ring will fall
out. Take care not to lose these
parts.
[ECB00311]
5. Clean the oil strainer with solvent.
6. Check the O-ring for damage and replace it if
necessary.
7. Install the oil strainer, compression spring,
O-ring and engine oil drain bolt. Tighten the
engine oil drain bolt to the specified torque.
NOTICE:
Before installing the engine oil
drain bolt, be sure to install the O-ring,
compression spring and oil strain-
er.
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. O-ring
3. Spring
4. Oil strainer
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8. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil, and then install and tight-
en the engine oil filler cap.
TIP
Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the
engine and exhaust system have cooled down.
NOTICE
ECB00330
Do not use oils with a diesel specification of
“CD” or oils of a higher quality than speci-
fied. In addition, do not use oils labeled “EN-
ERGY CONSERVING II” or higher.
Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several
minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oilis leaking, immediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
10. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten minutes,
and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EBU27026
Transmission oil
The transmission oil level should be checked be-
fore each ride. In addition, the transmission oil
must be changed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the transmission oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and
then loosen the transmission oil check screw
located at the right side of the crankcase until
oil flows out. Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
1.25 L (1.32 US qt, 1.10 Imp.qt)
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8. Install the transmission oil filler bolt and its
gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
To change the transmission oil
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the transmission to col-
lect the used oil.
4. Remove the transmission oil filler bolt, the
transmission oil drain bolt and their gasket to
drain the oil from the transmission case.5. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
6. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended transmission oil.
NOTICE:
Make
sure that no foreign material enters the
transmission case.
[ECB00791]
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1. Transmission oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
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 onlyFuel 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:
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)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic type
Reverse gear:
49/14
×
49/15
×
40/17 (26.902)
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SAE 10W-30