Fantic XEF 250 - Page 35

1. General information
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATIONXEF 250 - Rev01 / 2020
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No. Item Checks and maintenance jobs Initial / 1000
km (600 mi)
or 1 month
3000 km
(1800 mi) or 3
months
5000 km
(3000 mi) or 6
months
8*
Tires
– Check tread depth and for damage.
– Replace if necessary.
– Check air pressure.
– Correct if necessary.
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9*
Wheel bearings
– Check bearings for smooth operation.
– Replace if necessary.
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10 *
Swingarm pivot bearings
– Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
– Moderately repack with lithium-soap-
based grease.
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11
Drive chain
– Check chain slack/alignment and
condition.
– Adjust and lubricate chain with a special
O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly.
Every ride
12 *
Steering bearings
– Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
– Moderately repack with lithium-soap-
based grease every 1200 mi (2000 km) or
12 months (whichever comes first).
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13
Brake and clutch lever pivot
shafts
– Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) or silicone grease lightly.
Every 30 hours
14
Brake pedal pivot shafts
– Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) lightly.
Every 30 hours
15
Sidestand pivot
– Check operation.
– Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) lightly.
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16 *
Front fork
– Check operation and for oil leakage.
– Replace if necessary.
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17 *
Shock absorber assembly
– Check operation and for oil leakage.
– Replace if necessary.
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18 *
Rear suspension link pivots
– Apply molybdenum disulfide grease
lightly.
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19 *
Control cables
– Apply chain and cable lube or engine oil
10W-30 thoroughly.
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20 *
Throttle grip housing and
cable
– Check operation and free play.
– Adjust the throttle cable free play if
necessary.
– Lubricate the throttle grip housing and
cable.
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21 *
Chassis fasteners
– Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
– Correct if necessary.
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22
Battery
– Check terminal for looseness and
corrosion.
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The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service:
After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid
levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake
fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.