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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 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. 2 P. 63
● Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
● Check the condition of the drive chain.
Adjust slack and lubricate as needed. 2 P. 61
USA model (Model not equipped with Optional
Passenger Seat Kit)
Check the following items if you are carrying a
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.
2 P. 138
● Cargo is secured properly.
● Suspension is adjusted to suit load. 2 P. 96
Check the following items after you get on your
vehicle:
●
Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding. 2 P. 93
●
Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
●
Check the fuel level and refuel when
needed. 2 P. 14, 2 P. 42
● Engine stop switch functions properly.
2 P. 36
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