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8
5*Brake hoses Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√√
Replace. Every 4 years
6 *Parking brake Check operation and adjust if necessary. √√√√√
7 *Wheels Check runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary. √ √√√
8 *Tires Check tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.
Check air pressure and balance, and correct if necessary. √ √√√
9 *Wheel hub bearings Check for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary. √ √√√
10 *Swingarm pivots Check operation and for excessive play, and re-
place bearings if necessary.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √√√
11 *Upper and lower
arm pivots
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√
12 Drive chain Check chain slack and adjust if necessary.
Check rear wheel alignment and correct if neces-
sary.
Clean and lubricate. √√√√√
13 *Drive chain rollers Check for wear 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)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
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83. Loosen the locknut on each side of the swing-
arm. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive
chain slack adjusting bolts in direction (a). To
loosen the drive chain, turn the adjusting bolts
in direction (b) and push the wheels forward.
Turn each adjusting bolt exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle alignment.
NOTICE: Improper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as other vital
parts of the ATV and can lead to drive
chain slippage or breakage. To prevent
this from occurring, keep the drive chain
slack within the specified limits.
[ECB00542]
TIPThere are alignment marks on both drive chain
pullers and an alignment mark on each side of the
swingarm. Make sure to align the same alignment
mark on both drive chain pullers with the alignment
mark on either side of the swingarm for proper
wheel alignment.4. Tighten the locknuts and the axle holding bolts to the specified torques.
1. Axle holding bolt (upper)
2. Axle holding bolt (lower)
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Alignment marks
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