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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Kilometers
 Engine oil change
(break-in)
- 1 M - Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
 General
lubrication
50 3 M 800 Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
Shift linkage 50 6 M 800 Inspect, lubricate, adjust

Steering 50 6 M 800 Lubricate
 Front suspension 50 6 M 800 Lubricate
 Rear suspension 50 6 M 800 Lubricate
Carburetor float
bowl
50 6 M 800 Drain bowl periodically and
prior to storage

E
Throttle Cable/
ETC Switch
50 6 M 800 Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary

E
Choke cable 50 6 M 800 Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
E Carburetor air
intake ducts/flange
50 6 M 800 Inspect duct for proper seal-
ing/air leaks
Drive belt 50 6 M 800 Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
Cooling system 50 6 M 800 Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
 Engine oil change 100 6 M 1600 Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
 Oil filter change 100 6 M 1600 Replace with oil change
 Oil tank vent hose
(if equipped)
100 6 M 1600 Inspect routing, condition

E
Valve clearance 100 12 M 1600 Inspect; adjust

E
Fuel system 100 12 M 1600 Check for leaks at tank cap,
lines, fuel valve, filter, pump,
carburetor; replace lines
every two years


E
Fuel filter 100 12 M 1600 Replace annually
 Radiator 100 12 M 1600 Inspect; clean external
surfaces
 Cooling hoses 100 12 M 1600 Inspect for leaks
 Engine mounts 100 12 M 1600 Inspect
Exhaust muffler/
pipe
100 12 M 1600 Inspect