CFMoto ATV CF500-5C/CF625-C 4x4. Service Manual - part 6

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Periodic Maintenance Chart

Perform all services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first.

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Item

Steering

Front suspension

Rear suspension

Tires

Break fluid level

Brake lever/pedal travel

Brake system

Wheels/fasteners

Frame fasteners

Engine oil level

Air filter

Air box sediment tube

Hours

Maintenance Interval

Mile(km)

Pre-Ride

Pre-Ride

Pre-Ride

Pre-Ride

Pre-Ride

Pre-Ride

Pre-Ride

Pre-Ride

Pre-Ride

Pre-Ride

Daily

Daily

Make adjustments as needed. 

Refer to Pre-Ride Checklist

 on Page 55 - Page 56.

Inspect and clean often

Drain deposits when visible

Pre-Ride

Error light

(

Whichever comes first

)

      

  

R

emarks

Calendar

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Periodic Maintenance Chart

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Coolant

Headlamp/tail lamp

Air filter,main element

Recoil housing

Brake pad wear

Battery

Front gear case oil

Rear gear case oil

Transmission oil

Engine oil change

（

break in

）

General lubrication

Daily

Daily

Weekly

Weekly

Monthly

Monthly

Monthly

Monthly

Monthly

1M

3M

10

H

20

H

25

H

25

H

25

H

-

50

H

100

200

250

250

250

250

500

Check level daily,change coolant 

Check operation

Inspect, replace as needed

Drain water as needed, check often 

Inspect periodically

Check termianals;clean;test

Inspect level;change yearly

Inspect level;change yearly

Inspect level;change yearly

Perform a break in oil change at one month

Lubricate all fittings,pivots,cables,ect.

 if operating in wet condition.

Every  years

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Periodic Maintenance Chart

Shift lever

 28

H

 1

M

500

500

500

500

500

500

500

1000

Inspect;lubricate;adjust

，

■

Steering

 50

H

 3

M

Lubricate

Front suspension

 50

H

 6

M

Lubricate

Rear suspension

 50

H

 6

M

Lubricate

■

Throttle Cable/ETC Switch

 50

H

 6

M

Inspect;adjust;lubricate; 

Engine oil change

 100

H

 6

M

Drive belt

 50

H

 6

M

Inspect;adjust.Replace if necessary

Cooling system

 50

H

 6

M

pressure test system yearly.

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Perform a break-in oil change 
at 25 hours/one month

Replace, if necessary

Inspect coolant strength seasonally;

 

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Periodic Maintenance Chart

Fuel tank vent hose

100

H

12

M

Inspect routing condition

Valve clearance

100

H

12

M

Inspect;adjust

■

Fuel system

100

H

Radiator

100

H

12

M

Inspect;clean extemal surface

Cooling hoses

100

H

12

M

Inspect for leaks

Wiring

100

H

12

M

Engine mounts

100

H

12

M

Inspect

Exhaust muffler/pipe

100

H

12

M

Inspect

■

Spark plug

100

H

12

M

Inspect;replace as needed

，

Inspect for wear,routing,security;apply 

Check for leaks at tank cap,lines,fuel valve, 

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12

M

1000

1000

1000

1000

1000

1000

1000

1000

1000

filter,carburetor;replace lines every 

two years.

dielectric grease to connectors 

subjected to water,mud,etc.

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■

Clutches

100

H

1000

Inspect;clean;replace worm parts

■

Wheel bearings

100

H

Inspect;replace as needed

■

Brake fluid

200

H

Change every two years

300

H

Clean out

Idle speed

■

Toe adjustment

Inspect periodically;adjust when

Headlamp

Adjust as needed

■

Auxiliary brake

Inspect daily;adjust as needed

Periodic Maintenance Chart

*

Replace

 

transmission

 

belt

 

every

 2000

km

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12

M

12

M

24

M

36

M

1000

1000

1000

Inspect parts

Spark arrestor

(drive and driven)

 parts are replaced.

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Lubrication Recommendations

Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance 
Chart beginning on page 79.Items not listed in the chart should be lubricated at the 
General Lubrication interval.
Lubrication Chart Key

  

More often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions

★

All Seasons Grease

●

Use U-Joint Lube every 500 miles, before long periods of storage,or after pressure 

washing or submerging

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Item

Engine

Brakes

Front Gear case

Rear Gear case

Ball Joint

Lube

SAE15W-40/SF

DOT3

 

or

 

DOT4

 

fluid

SAE15w-40/SF

 

or

 

SAE80W/90GL-4

SAE15w-40/SF

 

or

 

SAE80W/90GL-4

Grease

Method

Add to proper level on dip stick

Maintain level between fill lines.See P38

See Page 90

See Page 92

Locate fitting on back side of struts and 

grease with grease gun

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Lubrication Recommendations

Engine oil
Always check and change the engine oil at the 
intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart 
beginning on Page 80.Always change oil filter whenever
chnaging oil.
Engine Oil Check

1.

Pull outward on the areas shown 

①

2.

Position the ATV on a level surface

3.

Start engine and left it idle for 2

0-30

 seconds;stop the engine.

4.

Wait a few minutes until the oil settles

5.

Remove engine oil dipstick 

①

6.

Insert the dipstick in the oil filler hole and screwing 

it in,then remove it again to check the oil level

NOTE：

The engine oil should be between the upper and lower 
limit marks

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Engine Oil Check

7.

If the engine oil is at or below the lower limit 

remark, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to 
raise it to the correct level.

8.

Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole,and then

tighten the oil filler cap.

9.

Install the panel.

To change the engine oil

1.

Start the engine,warm it up for several minutes,and then turn it off

2.

Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil,

and then remove the engine oil filler cap.

3.

Remove engine oil drain bolt

①

 to drain the oil 

from the crakcase.

4.

Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter 

wrench

NOTE：

An oil filter wrench is available at a nearby dealer.

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To change the engine oil

5.

Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of 

the new oil filter cartridge.

NOTE

：

Make sure the O-ring is seated properly.

6.

Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil 

filter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified 
torque with a torque wrench.

NOTE

：

Oil filter cartridge tightening torque:

：17

N

.

m

7.

Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tighten

it to the specified torque.

NOTE

：

Engine oil drain bolt tightening torque

：30

N

.

m

8.

Add the specified amount of recommended engine oil, and then install the engine oil 

filler cap and tighten it. 

NOTE

：

Without 

oil filter cartridge replacement 

oil quantity:

1.9

L

With oil filter cartridge replacement oil quantity

：2.2

L

9.

Start the engine and warm it up for several minutes. While warming up, check for oil 

leakage.If oil leakage is found,turn the engine off immediately and check for the cause.

10.

Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary.

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To change engine oil

Rear gear case oil
The rear gear case must be checked for oil leakage 
before each ride. If any leakage is found,have your 
dealer check and repair the ATV
Rear gear case oil replacement

1.

Place the machine on a level place.

2.

Place a container under the rear gear case to collect

the used oil.

3.

Remove the oil filler bolt and the drain bolt to drain the oil.

4.

Install the drain bolt and tighten it to the 

specified torque.

NOTE

：

Drain bolt

（

rear gear case

）

tightening torque:

23

N

.

m

5.

Fill the rear gear case with oil

NOTE

：

Periodic oil change oil quantity

：0.25

L

      

Total amount quantity

：0.30

L

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Rear gear case oil replacement

6.

Install the filler bolt and tighten to the specified torque.

NOTE

Filler bolt

rear gear case

tightening torque

7.

Check for oil leakage.If oil leakage is found,check for the cause.

NOTE

：

Be sure no foreign material enters the rear gear case

Front gear case oil measurement

1.

Place the machine on a level place.

2.

Remove the oil filler bolt and check the oil level.It should be up to the brim of 

the hole.If the level is low,add sufficient oil to raise it to the specified level.

3.

Install the oil filler bolt and tighten it to the 

specified torque.

NOTE

：

Oil filler bolt tightening torque:

23

N

.

m

Front gear case oil replacement

1.

Place the machine on a level place

2.

Placce a container under the front gear case to 

catch the oil

3.

Remove the filler bolt and drain bolt to drain the oil

：

（

）

：23

N

.

m

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Front gear case oil replacement

4.

Install the drain bolt and tighten it to the 

specified torque.

NOTE

：

Drain bolt tightening torque:

10

N

.

m

5.

Fill the front gear case with oil

NOTE

：

Periodic oil change oil quantity:

0.28

L

      

Total amount oil quantity:

0.33

L

6.

Inspect the filler bolt and tighten it to the 

specified torque.

7.

Check for oil leakage.If oil leakage is found,check for the cause.

NOTE

：

Be sure no foreign material enters the front gear case.

Cooling system

1.

Place the ATV on a level surface

2.

Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir when the engine is cold as the 

coolant level will vary with engine temperature.

NOTE

：

The coolant should be between upper and lower limit marks.

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Cooling System

3.

If the coolant is at or below the lower limit mark,

remove the reservoir cap,add coolant to the uuper
limit mark,install the reservoir cap,and then 
install the panel.

NOTE

：

Coolant reservoir capacity(up to the upper

limit mark):

0.3

L

CAUTION

：

Hard water or salt water is harmful to the engine.
You may use soft water if you can not get coolant

NOTE

：

If water is hot, water level raise and radiator fan does not work,check antifreeze

fuild capacity in the reservoir firstly.If the antifreeze fulid is filled fully,
thermoswitch can adjust water tempearture automatically.If engine temperature is higher
than 80 degree,cooling fan begins to work.
To change coolant

1.

Place ATV on a level place

2.

Place a container under the engine,and then remove the coolant drain bolt

（

Use a trough 

or a similar object as shown to prevent coolant from spilling on the footrest)

3.

Remove the radiator cap.

4.

Remove the coolant reservoir cap.

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Changing the coolant

5.

Disconnect the hose on the on the coolant reservoir, 

and then drain the coolant  out.

。

6.

After draining out the coolant, flush the cooling 

system with clean water.
7.Replace the coolant drain bolt washer if damaged,
and tighten it as per stipulated torque.

NOTE

：

Torque

：10

N

.

m

8.

Install the coolant reservoir hose.

9.

Fill the radiator with recommended coolant till full.

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NOTE

:

Recommended anrifreeze:

H

igh quality ethylene glycol antifreeze

with anti corrosion aluminum engine
Mix Ratio between antifreeze and water:1:1
Total Amount:1

.

9L

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Changing the coolant

Coolant reservoir capacity
(Up to the Upper limit mark)
Capacity

：0.3

L

。

CAUTION

Hard water or salt weater is harmful to engine.
Make sure to use soft water once you can’t get coolant.

10.

Instasll the radiator cap.

11.

Start the engine, and keep it runing in idle 

speed for several minutes;Shut the engine, and then 
check the coolant level;If the level is low,
fill the coolant till the top of radiator.

12.

Fill the coolant into reservoir till up to Upper

limit.

13.

Install the coolant reservoir cover, and check

the leakage.

NOTE

：

If there is any leakage, have your dealer check 

the cooling system.

14.

Install

 

the top cover and front rack.

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