Page 37 of 134

5-2
5
Rear brake Check operation, and correct if necessary.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary. 5-3, 8-28, 8-33
Throttle lever Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary.
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary. 5-3, 8-26
Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-37
Drive chain Check chain slack, and adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition. Lubricate if necessary. 5-3, 8-34, 8-37
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. 8-38
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, 8-41
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
U1PY61E0.book Page 2 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 5:22 PM
Page 77 of 134

8-6
8
4*Wheels Check runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary. √ √√√
5 *Tires Check tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.
Check air pressure and balance, and correct if necessary. √ √√√
6 *Wheel hub bearings Check for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary. √ √√√
7 *Lower arm pivots Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √√√
8 Drive chain Check chain slack and adjust if necessary.
Check rear wheel alignment and correct if neces-
sary.
Clean and lubricate. √√√√√
9 *Drive chain roller Check for wear and replace if necessary. √√√
10 *V- b e l t Check for wear, cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary. √√
11 *Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened. √√√√√
12 *Shock absorber as-
semblies Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
√√√
13 *Front knuckle piv-
ots Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√
NO. ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
U1PY61E0.book Page 6 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 5:22 PM
Page 106 of 134

8-35
8
TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive chain
slack, there should be no weight on the ATV and
all tires must be touching the ground.2. Move the ATV back and forth to locate thetightest 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 then the hub stopper bolt.
3. Loosen the axle holding bolts.
4. Loosen the drive chain slack adjusting bolt locknut. To tighten the drive chain, turn the ad-
justing 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
Drive chain slack:
30.0 mm (1.18 in)1. Drive chain slack
1
1. Hub stopper bolt
2. Hub stopper bolt locknut
3. Axle holding bolt (lower)
4. Axle holding bolt (upper)1 2
34
U1PY61E0.book Page 35 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 5:22 PM