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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Periodic maintenance ..........................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit ....................................................6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission
control system ...................................................6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-4
Checking the spark plugs ....................................6-7
Canister (for California only) ................................6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..........................6-9
Tr ansfer case oil .................................................6-13
Replacing the air filter elements ........................6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................6-18
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................6-19
Tires ...................................................................6-19
Cast wheels .......................................................6-22
Accessories and replacement parts ..................6-23
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ....................6-23
Adjusting the brake lever free play .....................6-24
Adjusting the brake pedal position .....................6-25
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ..................6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads .............6-26
Checking the brake fluid level ............................6-27
Changing the brake fluid ....................................6-28
Drive belt slack .................................................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-31
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-31
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-31
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-32
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-33
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-33
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-33
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-34
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-35
Battery ............................................................... 6-35
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-37
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-38
Ta il/brake light ................................................... 6-40
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-40
Replacing a license plate light bulb ................... 6-41
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-42
Tr oubleshooting ................................................. 6-42
Tr oubleshooting chart ........................................ 6-43