Service manual

MAINTENANCE
GENERAL VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Frame, Nuts, Bolts and Fastener Inspection
Periodically inspect the torque of all fasteners in accordance with the maintenance schedule. Check that all cotter pins are in
place. Refer to specific fastener torques listed in each chapter.
Standard Torque Specifications
The following torque specifications are to be used as a general guideline. There are exceptions in the steering, suspension, and
engine areas. Always consult the exploded views in each manual section when available for torque values of fasteners before
using standard torque.
Standard Fastener Torques
Thread Size
TORQUE (ft. lbs. / in. lbs.) TORQUE (Nm)
5 mm bolts and nuts 39-52 in. lbs. 4.5-6 Nm
6 mm bolt and nuts 69-104 in. lbs. 8-12 Nm
8 mm boltsand nuts 13-18 ft. lbs. 18-25 Nm
10 mm bolts and nuts 22-29 ft. lbs. 30-40 Nm
12 mm bolts and nuts 36-43 ft. lbs. 50-60 Nm
4 mm screws 22-30 in. lbs. 2.5-3.4 Nm
5 mm screws 30-43 in. lbs. 3.5-5 Nm
6 mm Hex bolts 87-121 in. lbs. 10-14 Nm
8 mm Hex bolts 17-22 ft. lbs. 24-30 Nm
10 mm Hex bolts 25-32 ft. lbs. 35-45 Nm
Maintenance Quick Reference
Item Lube Rec. Method Frequency
1 Engine oil OW-50 Synthetic Check level or
change oil
Check during pre-ride inspection change
oil every 30 hours or 6 months.
2 Transmission SAE80W-90 Gear Lubricant Check level or
change lube.
Inspect periodically and change
lubrication every 40 hours or annually.
3 Brake fluid DOT-4 Brake Fluid Fill master cylinder
reservoir to indicated
lever inside reservoir.
As require. Change fluid every 2 years.
4 Drive Chain Chain Lube or SAE
80W/90
Lubricate drive chain Lubricate as required and before
each ride in wet conditions.
More often in severe use.
5 Front Suspension
A-Arm and Spindle)
Premium All Season
Grease
Inspect; tighten
fasteners; grease
zerks
Every 3 months or 50 hours (also after
washing ATV or driving in water). More
often in severe use
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