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4*Brake hoses Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√√
Replace. Every 4 years
5 *Wheels Check runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary. √ √√√
6 *Tires Check tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.
Check air pressure and balance, and correct if necessary. √ √√√
7 *Wheel hub bearings Check for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary. √ √√√
8 *V- b e l t Check for wear, cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary. √ √√√
9 *Drive shaft univer-
sal joint Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√
10 *Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened. √√√√√
11 *Shock absorber as-
semblies Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
√√√
12 *Stabilizer bushes Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√
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)
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EBU25933Storage Short-term
Always store your ATV in a cool, dry place and, if
necessary, protect it against dust with a porous
cover. NOTICE: Storing the ATV in a poorly ven-
tilated room or covering it with a tarp while it is
still wet, will allow water and humidity to seep
in and cause rust. To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because of the presence
of ammonia) and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
[ECB00721]
Long-term
Before storing your ATV for several months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Cleaning” section of this chapter.
2. Turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosen- ing the drain bolt; this will prevent fuel deposits
from building up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent the fuel from deteriorat-
ing. 5. Perform the following steps to protect the cyl-
inder, piston rings, etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place the spark plug on the
cylinder head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will coat the cylinder wall with
oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then install the spark plug and
the spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then block up the ATV so that
all of its wheels are off the ground. Alternative-
Specified amount:
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Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:Front: 25.0 kPa (0.250 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
Rear: 25.0 kPa (0.250 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
Minimum:
Front: 22.0 kPa (0.220 kgf/cm², 3.2 psi)
Rear:
22.0 kPa (0.220 kgf/cm², 3.2 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:YFM450FAD Panel wheel
YFM450FAPD Panel wheel
YFM45FGD Panel wheel
YFM45FGPAD Cast wheel
YFM45FGPD Panel wheel
YFM45FGPHD Panel wheel
Rim size: 12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:
YFM450FAD Panel wheel
YFM450FAPD Panel wheel
YFM45FGD Panel wheel
YFM45FGPAD Cast wheel
YFM45FGPD Panel wheel
YFM45FGPHD Panel wheel
Rim size: 12 x 7.5AT
Front brake:Type:Disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Wet multiple disc brake
Operation: Left hand and right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 160 mm (6.3 in)Rear suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:DC CDI
Charging system:
AC magneto
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