Maintenance Fundamentals - Honda CRF300L Manual

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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
tyre, can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your vehicle:
Fuel level - Fill fuel tank when necessary.
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P. 53
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Throttle - Check for smooth opening and
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full closing in all steering positions.
Engine oil level - Add engine oil if necessary.
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Check for leaks.
Coolant level - Add coolant if required.
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Check for leaks.
Drive chain - Check condition and slack,
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adjust and lubricate if necessary.
Brakes - Check operation;
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P. 92
2
P. 78
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P. 80
2
P. 86
2
Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and
pads wear. P. 82, P. 83
2 2
Lights and horn - Check that lights,
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indicators and horn function properly.
Engine stop switch - Check for proper
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function. P. 45
2
Clutch - Check operation;
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Adjust freeplay if necessary.
Side stand ignition cut-off system - Check
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for proper function. P. 85
2
Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air
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pressure and adjust if necessary.
Before riding off-road check all of the preceding
plus the following:
Make sure spokes are tight. Check the rims
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for any damage. P. 88
2
Be sure the fuel fill cap is securely fastened.
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P. 53
2
Check for loose cables and other parts, and
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anything that appears abnormal.
Use a wrench to check the tightness of all
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accessible nuts, bolts and fasteners.
P. 89
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P. 69
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