5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brake
• Check operation, lever free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.
5-3–5-4,
8-29–8-33
Rear brake
• Check operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT4 brake fluid if necessary.
5-3–5-4,
8-30–8-32, 8-34
Clutch
• Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-37–8-38
Parking brake
• Check operation, condition and cable length. 8-35–8-36
Fuel
• Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.
5-4–5-6
Engine oil
• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil if necessary.
5-6, 8-7–8-12
Coolant reservoir
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• Fill with coolant if necessary.
5-7, 8-13–8-17
Drive chain
• Check chain slack and condition.
• Adjust if necessary.
5-8, 8-39–8-42
Throttle
• Check for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-8, 8-29
Wheels and tires
• Check tire pressure, wear and damage.
5-9–5-11,
8-47–8-48
Fittings and fasteners
• Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-8
Lights and switches
• Check for proper operation. 5-8, 8-37, 8-52–8-56
U5TG10.book Page 1 Monday, April 7, 2003 8:50 PM