ATV maintenance

There is no accurate indication about the ATV usage  in  absolute  terms. . There is no meter to measure actual distance or time of usage. So we have to resort to rough estimation. It appears like I use it for about 100 hours consuming around 50 liters of Petrol.

I change engine oil once in six to eight months. It needs about 900 ml of Servo multigrade 20W- 40. Brake fluid tank is in handle bar. Top up the brake fluid whenever the level falls below the minimum. As transmission chain is exposed to dust and slush, I do apply a thin film of oil every week. Tire pressure is about 6 to 8 pounds & do keep an eye on that to prevent tire damage.

An ATV with semi automatic clutch should have smooth and slow idle running speed. That is where we change the gear.

My maintenance backup is provided by Mr Isubu who started as grease monkey & gathered experience on the way. He has a small two wheeler workshop in nearby Vittal town & comes whenever I have problems too big for me handle. He has no technical qualification but having seen a variety of two wheelers, he is quite proficient in his work.

My poor health and thereby logic plays mischief quite often. Many problems when I summon Mr Isubu can be handled by ourselves if able to think and act logically.