General Information; Before Servicing - Dinli DL-801 Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

Before Servicing

Before starting to perform an inspection service or carry out a disassembly and reassembly
operation on a quad, read the precautions given below. To facilitate actual operations, notes,
illustrations, photographs, cautions, and detailed descriptions have been included in each chapter
wherever necessary. This section explains the items that require particular attention during the
removal and reinstallation or disassembly and reassembly of general parts.
Especially note the following:
(1) Dirt
Before removal and disassembly, clean the quad. Any dirt entering the engine will shorten the
life of the quad. For the same reason, before installing a new part, clean off any dust or metal
fillings.
(2) Battery Ground
Disconnect the ground (-) wire from the battery before performing any disassembly operations
on the quad. This prevents the engine from accidentally turning over while work is being
carried out, sparks from being generated while disconnecting the wires from electrical parts, as
well as damage to the electrical parts themselves. For reinstallation, first connect the positive
wire to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
(3) Installation, Assembly
Generally, installation or assembly is the reverse of removal or disassembly. However, if
installation or assembly sequence is given in this Service Manual, follow it. Note parts
locations and cable, wire, and hose routing during removal or disassembly so they can be
installed or assembled in the same way. It is preferable to mark and record the locations and
routing whenever possible.
(4) Tightening Sequence
When installing bolts, nuts, or screws for which a tightening sequence is given in this Service
Manual, mark sure to follow the sequence. When installing a part with several bolts, nuts, or
screws, start them all in their holes and tighten them to a snug fit, thus ensuring that the part has
been installed in its proper location. Then, tighten them to the specified torque in the tightening
sequence and method indicated. If tightening sequence instructions are not given, tighten them
evenly in a cross pattern. Conversely, to remove a pat, first loosen all the bolts, nuts, or screws
that are retaining the part a 1/4-turn before removing them.
(5) Torque
When torque values are given in this Service Manual, use them. Either too little or too much
torque may lead to serious damage. Use a good quality, reliable torque wrench.
(6) Force
Common sense should dictate how much force is necessary in assembly and disassembly. If a
part seems especially difficult to remove or install, stop and examine what may be causing the
problem. Whenever tapping is necessary, tap lightly using a wooden or plastic-faced mallet.
Use an impact driver for screws (particularly for the removing screws held by non-permanent
locking agent) in order to avoid damaging the screw heads.
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