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3*Rear brake Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check brake pedal free play and adjust if neces-
sary.
Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and correct if necessary. √√√√√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
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 *Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened. √√√√√
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
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10*Shock absorber as-
semblies Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
√√√
11 *Stabilizer bushes Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√
12 *Rear knuckle pivots Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √√√
13 *Steering shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √√√
14 *Steering system Check operation and repair or replace if damaged.
Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.
√√√√√
15 *Engine mount Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√
16 *Axle boots Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√√√
17 Engine oil Change.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √ √√√
18 Engine oil filter car-
tridge Replace.
√√√
19 Differential gear oil Change.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √√
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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20 Final gear oil Change.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √√
21 Cooling system Check coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary. √√√√√
Replace coolant. Every 2 years
22 *Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.
√√√√
23 *Drive select lever
safety system cable Check operation and adjust
or replace if neces-
sary. √√√
24 *Throttle lever Check operation.
Check throttle lever free play, and adjust if neces-
sary.
Lubricate cable and lever housing. √√√√√
25 *Front and rear brake
switches Check operation and correct if necessary.
√√√√√
26 *Lights and switches Check operation and correct if necessary.
Adjust headlight beams.
√√√√√
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 320U1HP61E0.book Page 8 Thursday, April 5, 2012 3:33 PM
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EBU23071TIP●Some maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty, sandy or
muddy areas, or at full-throttle.●Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, andchange the brake fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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EBU23090Removing and installing panels The panels shown need to be removed to perform
some of the maintenance jobs described in this
chapter. Refer to this section each time a panel
needs to be removed and installed.
EBU27385Panel A
To remove the panelPull upward on the areas shown.
1. Panel A
2. Panel B
3. Panel C
4. Panel D
5. Panel F
1
2
3
5
4
1. Panel E
2. Panel G
3. Panel H
1
3
2
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8To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position. Panel B
To remove the panel
1. Remove panel A.
2. Remove the front carrier by removing the
bolts.
1. Panel A
1. Carrier bolt (under the fenders)
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3. Remove the front carrier stays by removing
the bolts.
4. Remove the quick fasteners, and then pull thepanel upward to remove it.
1. Front carrier
2. Carrier bolt (top)
1. Front carrier stay
1. Front carrier stay bolt
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8To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original position, and
then install the quick fasteners. 2. Install the front carrier stays by installing the
bolts and tightening them to the specified
torque.
3. Install the front carrier by installing the bolts and tightening them to the specified torques.1. Panel B
2. Quick fastener
Tightening torque:Front carrier stay bolt:34 Nm (3.4 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
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