5-1
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brake
• Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.
5-3–5-4,
8-25–8-28
Rear brake
• Check operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT4 brake fluid if necessary.
5-3–5-4,
8-25–8-27, 8-29
Clutch
• Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-32–8-33
Parking brake
• Check operation, condition and cable length. 8-30–8-31
Fuel
• Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.
5-4–5-5
Engine oil
• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil if necessary.
5-6, 8-6–8-11
Coolant reservoir
• Check coolant level.
• Fill with coolant if necessary.
5-7, 8-11–8-15
Drive chain
• Check chain slack and condition.
• Adjust if necessary.
5-8, 8-34–8-37
Throttle
• Check for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-8, 8-24
Wheels and tires
• Check tire pressure, wear and damage.
5-9–5-11,
8-41–8-42
Fittings and fasteners
• Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-8
Lights and switches
• Check for proper operation. 5-8, 8-32, 8-45–8-50
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