PRE-OPERATION CHECKS4-34Drive chain• Check chain slack.• Adjust if necessary.• Check chain condition.• Lubricate if necessary.6-20, 6-21Wheels and tires• Check for damage.• Check tire condition and tread depth.• Check air pressure.• Correct if necessary.• Check for loose spokes and tighten if necessary.6-15, 6-17Shift pedal • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Correct if necessary. 6-23Brake pedal • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary. 6-23Steering • Check that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and has no excessive play. 6-25Front fork and rear shock ab-sorber assembly • Check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage. 3-7, 3-8, 3-9, 6-24Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.• Tighten if necessary. —Moving parts and cables• Check that the control cables move smoothly.• Check that the control cables are not caught when the handlebars are turned orwhen the front forks travel up and down.• Lubricate moving parts and cables if necessary.6-22, 6-23, 6-24, 6-24Exhaust system • Check that the exhaust pipe is tightly mounted and has no cracks.• Check for leakage. —Ignition system • Check that all leads and cables are properly connected. 6-8ITEM CHECKS PAGE