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Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot lubrication (left and right).... 8-42
Steering shaft lubrication .............. 8-43
Wheel removal .............................. 8-44
Tire replacement ........................... 8-44
Wheel installation .......................... 8-45
Battery ........................................... 8-47
Jump-starting ................................ 8-51
Fuse replacement ......................... 8-53
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 8-55
Headlight beam adjustment .......... 8-58
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ................................ 8-58
Troubleshooting ............................ 8-60
Troubleshooting charts ................. 8-62
CLEANING AND STORAGE............ 9-1 A. Cleaning...................................... 9-1
B. Storage ....................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 10-1 CONSUMER INFORMATION ........ 11-1
Identification number records ........ 11-1
910
11
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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.
●
Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and calipers,
and change the brake fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.Drive shaft universal joint* Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Engine mount* Check for cracks or damage.
Check bolt tightness.Front and rear axle boots* Check operation.
Replace if damaged.Stabilizer bushings*
Check for cracks or damage.Fittings and fasteners* Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.
ITEM
ROUTINEWhichever
comes first INITIAL
EVERY
month136612 km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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3. Install the lower arm protector by install-ing the bolts and tightening them to the
specified torque.
EVU00920Steering shaft lubrication
Lubricate the pivot points.
Tightening torque: Lower arm protector bolt: 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
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10-3
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio: 41/21 × 17/12 × 33/9 (10.142)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation: Right hand operation
Reverse gear: 23/14 × 28/23 (2.000)
Low range:
31/16 (1.938)
High range: 31/21 (1.476)
Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle: 5.0 °
Trail: 26.0 mm (1.02 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 25 x 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/M951Y
Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
25 x 10-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/M952YLoading:Maximum loading limit:
YXR7FD 367.0 kg (809 lb)
YXR7FSPD 359.0 kg (791 lb)
YXR700FAD 367.0 kg (809 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo, accessories, and
tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:Front:
70.0 kPa (0.700 kgf/cm², 10 psi)
Rear: 98.0 kPa (0.980 kgf/cm², 14 psi)
Minimum: Front:63.0 kPa (0.630 kgf/cm², 9 psi)
Rear: 91.0 kPa (0.910 kgf/cm², 13 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type: YXR7FD Panel wheel
YXR7FSPD Cast wheel
YXR700FAD Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 × 6.0AT
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