Maintenance Fundamentals
Pre-ride Inspection
To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to
perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure
that any problem you find is corrected. A pre-
ride inspection is a must, not only for safety, but
because having a breakdown, or even a flat tire,
can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your vehicle:
Tire tread wear and air pressures are within
●
limits
P. 63
2
Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
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normally
Check the condition of the drive chain.
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Adjust slack and lubricate as needed
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USA model (Model not equipped with Optional
Passenger Seat Kit)
Check the following items if you are carrying
cargo:
Canada model and USA model equipped with Optional
Passenger Seat Kit
Check the following items if you are carrying a
passenger or cargo:
Combined weight is within load limits
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P. 123
2
Cargo is secured properly
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Suspension is adjusted to suit load
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Check the following items after you get on your
vehicle:
Throttle action moves smoothly without
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binding
P. 61
2
Brake lever and pedal operate normally
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Check the fuel level and refuel when needed
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P. 14,
2
Engine stop switch functions properly
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P. 36
2
P. 85
2
P. 42
2
P. 86
2