PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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EAS20450
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments. If
followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a long-
er service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles already
in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians should be
familiar with this entire chapter.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
IP
• For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.
• For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance in-
tervals. However, keep in mind that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month mainte-
nance intervals should be followed.
• Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools,
data and technical skills.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
NO. ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB
INITIAL EVERY
Whichever
comes first
month136612
km (mi)
320
(200)
1300
(800)
2500
(1600)
2500
(1600)
5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
1 * Fuel line
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary.
√√√
2 Spark plug
• Check condition and clean, regap, or replace if nec-
essary.
√√√√√
3 * Valves • Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary. √√√√
4 * Fuel injection • Check and adjust if necessary. √√√√√
5 *
Crankcase breather
system
• Check breather hose for cracks or other damage,
and replace if necessary.
√√√
6 * Exhaust system
• Check for leakage and replace gasket(s) if neces-
sary.
• Check for looseness and tighten all screw clamps
and joints if necessary.
√√√
7 Spark arrester • Clean. √√√
NO. ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB
INITIAL EVERY
Whichever
comes first
month136612
km (mi)
320
(200)
1300
(800)
2500
(1600)
2500
(1600)
5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
1 Air filter element • Clean and replace if necessary.
Every 20–40 hours (more often in wet or
dusty areas)
2 * Clutch • Check operation and adjust if necessary. √√√√
3 * Front brake
• Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and cor-
rect if necessary.
√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit