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CHK
ADJ
INTRODUCTION/
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
EBS00029
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments.
These preventive maintenance procedures, if followed, will ensure more reliable machine operation
and a longer service life. The need for costly overhaul work will be greatly reduced. This information
applies to machines already in service as well as to new machines that are being prepared for sale.
All service technicians should be familiar with this entire chapter.
EBS00030
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
ITEM ROUTINE
INITIAL EVERY
1
month
3
months
6
months
6
months
1
year
Valves*
• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.
Cooling system
• Check for coolant leakage.
• Repair if necessary.
• Replace coolant every 24 months.
Spark plug
• Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
• Replace if necessary.
Air filter element
• Clean.
• Replace if necessary.
Every 20~40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Carburetor*
• Check starter (choke) operation.
• Adjust engine idling speed.
Crankcase breather
system*
• Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
Exhaust system*
• Check for leakage.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Replace gasket if necessary.
Spark arrester
• Clean.
Fuel line*
• Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
Engine oil
• Replace (Warm engine before draining).
Engine oil filter ele-
ment
• Replace.
Drive chain
• Check and adjust slack/alignment/clean/lube.
Front brake*
• Check free play/operation/fluid leakage/
See NOTE.
• Correct if necessary.
Rear brake*
• Check operation/fluid leakage/See NOTE.
• Correct if necessary.
Clutch*
• Check operation.
• Adjust if necessary.
Wheels*
• Check balance/damage/runout.
• Replace if necessary.
Wheel bearings*
• Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
• Replace if damaged.
Steering system*
• Check operation.
• Repair if damaged.
• Check toe-in.
• Adjust if necessary.
Front and rear
suspension*
• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
Upper and lower arm
pivot and steering
shaft*
• Lubricate every 6 months with lithium-soap-based
grease.