Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual - page 111
8-4
EBU15720
General maintenance and lubrication chart
ITEM
ROUTINE
Whichever
comes first
INITIAL
EVERY
month
1
3
6
6
12
km
(mi)
320
(200)
1,300
(800)
2,500
(1,600)
2,500
(1,600)
5,000
(3,200)
hours
20
80
160
160
320
Engine oil
• Replace (Warm engine before draining).
Engine oil filter element
• Clean.
Engine oil strainer
• Clean.
Final gear oil
• Check oil level/oil leakage.
• Replace every 12 months.
Differential gear oil
Air filter element
• Clean.
• Replace if necessary.
Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Front brake*
• Check operation/fluid leakage/see NOTE page 8-5.
• Correct if necessary.
Rear brake*
• Check operation.
• Adjust if necessary.
Clutch*
• Check operation.
• Adjust if necessary.
Reverse lock release
cable*
• Check operation.
• Adjust if necessary.
Wheels*
• Check balance/damage/runout.
• Repair if necessary.
Wheel bearings*
• Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
• Replace if damaged.
Front and rear
suspension*
• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
Steering system*
• Check operation.
• Replace if damaged.
• Check toe-in.
• Adjust if necessary.
Drive shaft universal joint*
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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