This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments. If followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a longer service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians should be familiar with this entire chapter.
Bearings and oil seals
Install bearings "1" and oil seals "2" so that the
manufacturer's marks or numbers are visible.
When installing oil seals "1", lubricate the oil seal
lips with a light coat of lithium-soap-based
grease. Oil bearings liberally when installing, if
appropriate.
CAUTION:Do not spin th ...
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coolant
must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hold it in an upright position.
TIP
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Installing the primary drive gear and balancer gears
1. Install:
Balancer driven gear "1"
Lock washer
Balancer drive gear "2"
Primary drive gear
Washer "3"
Balancer driven gear nut
Primary drive gear nut
NOTE:
Align the punch mark "a" in the balancer drive
gear "2" with the punch mark "b" in the balancer
driven gear "1".
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