Maintenance Intervals

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INTRODUCTION

This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommend inspection and adjustments. These preventative maintenance procedures, if followed, will insure more reliable vehicle operation and a longer service life. The need for costly overhaul work will be greatly reduced. This information applies not only to vehicles already in service, but also to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. Any service technician performing preparation work should be familiar with this entire chapter.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS

ITEM	REMARKS	BREAK-IN 1,000 (600)	EVERY
ITEM	REMARKS	BREAK-IN 1,000 (600)	6,000 (4,000) or 6 months	12,000 (8,000) or 12 months
Valve clearance	Check/Adjust valve clearance.			0
Spark plug(s)	Check/Clean or replace.	O	O	Replace
Air filter	Clean. Replace every 24,000 (16,000).		O	O
Carburetor	Check/Adjust/idle speed, synchronization, starter operation.	o	O	O
Fuel line	Check fuel hose and vacuum pipe for cracks or damage.		O	o
Engine oil	Replace (Warm engine before draining).	o	O	o
Engine oil filter	Replace.	o		o
Final gear oil	Replace every 24,000 (16,000) or 24 months.	o	Check	Check
Brake	Check operation/fluid leakage/See NOTE.		O	O
Clutch	Check operation		O	o
Rear arm pivot bearings	Check bearing assembly for looseness. Moderately repack every 24,000 (16,000) or 24 months. Use medium weight wheel bearing grease.			Check
Wheels	Check balance/damage/runout.		o	O

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS CHARTS

Proper periodic maintenance is important. Especially important are the maintenance services related to emissions control. These controls not only function to ensure cleaner air but are also vital to proper engine operation and maximum performance. In the following maintenance tables, the services related to emissions control are grouped separately.

ITEM	REMARKS	BREAK-IN 1,000 (600)	EVERY
ITEM	REMARKS	BREAK-IN 1,000 (600)	6,000 (4,000) or 6 months	12,000 (8,000) or 12 months
Wheel bearings	Check bearings assembly for looseness/damage. Replace if damaged.		O	O
Steering bearing	Check bearings assembly for looseness. Moderately repack every 24,000 (16,000) or 24 months. Use medium weight wheel bearing grease.			Check
Front forks	Check operation/oil leakage		o	O
Rear shock absorber	Check operation/oil leakage		o	o
Fittings/Fasteners	Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.	o	o	o
Batlery	Check specific gravity. Check breather pipe for proper operation.		o	o
A.C.Generator	Replace generator brushes.			o

NOTE:

Brake fluid replacement:

1. When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required.

2. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two years.

3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.