Periodic Maintenance Chart - Suzuki RM-Z250 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART

It is very important to inspect and maintain the machine regularly. Follow the guideline in the chart. The life
of parts varies depending on the riding conditions. Perform more often than shown in the chart if you use the
motorcycle under severe conditions.
Interval
races
hours
Service Item
Spark plug
Air cleaner
Engine oil
Engine oil filter
Oil strainers
Cooling-system
Clutch
Throttle cable and
clutch cable
Hot starter
Throttle body
Crankcase breather hose
Fuel hose
Valve clearance
Piston
Piston ring
Cylinder head, cylinder
Muffler
Silencer
Kick starter lever
Drive chain
Crankcase driveshaft oil seal
Engine sprocket
Rear sprocket
Drive chain buffer and guide
Brake
Front fork oil
Front fork
Rear suspension
Every Every Every
race 3 races 6 races
Every Every Every
2 hours 6 hours 12 hours
I —
C —
— R
— —
— I
I —
I —
I & L —
I —
I —
I —
I —
— —
— —
— —
— —
I —
I —
I & L —
I & L R
I —
I —
I —
— R
I —
— R
I —
I —
—
— Replace air cleaner element as necessary.
— Replace after 1st initial break-in.
R
— Inspect after 1st initial break-in.
Replace radiator hose and engine coolant
— every year.
Flushing for overhaul or storage.
— Replace clutch plates as necessary.
—
—
—
—
— Replace every 4 years.
I
R
R
I
—
R
—
— Adjust slack every 30 minutes.
Inspect the oil seal frequently for abnormality
— (dust, stone or foreign materials).
If necessary, replace it with a new one.
—
Check and retighten sprocket bolts at initial
— and subsequent 10 minutes of riding and
each race thereafter.
—
— Replace brake hose and fluid every year.
— Change after 1st initial break-in.
Check front fork inner tube frequently for
—
abnormality. Check the air pressure.
Check rear suspension system frequently
— and apply the grease to the pivoting portion
as necessary.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-5
Remarks