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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .......................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .........................2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION.....................................3-1
Identification number records ...............3-3
Key identification number .....................3-5
Vehicle identification number ...............3-7
Model label ...........................................3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........................4-1
Main switch ...........................................4-1
Indicator lights ......................................4-3
Handlebar switches ..............................4-3
Throttle lever ........................................4-7
Speed limiter ........................................4-9
Front brake lever ................................4-13Rear brake pedal and lever ................4-15
Parking brake .....................................4-17
Shift pedal ..........................................4-19
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-19
Fuel cock ............................................4-21
Choke lever ........................................4-23
Seat ....................................................4-25
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ......................................................5-9
Engine oil ............................................5-11
Final gear oil .......................................5-15
Throttle lever ......................................5-17
Fittings and fasteners .........................5-17
Switches .............................................5-17
Battery ................................................5-17
Tires ...................................................5-19
How to measure tire pressure ............5-23
Tire wear limit .....................................5-25
EBU00015
CONTENTS
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OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ......................6-11
Warming up ........................................6-11
Shifting ...............................................6-13
To start out and accelerate .................6-15
To decelerate .....................................6-19
Engine break-in ..................................6-21
Parking ...............................................6-25
Parking on a slope ..............................6-27
Accessories and loading ....................6-29
Riding Your ATV ......................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV.....................7-3
Ride with care and good
judgement ...........................................7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-27
Turning your ATV ...............................7-41
Climbing uphill ....................................7-45
Riding downhill ...................................7-57
Crossing a slope .................................7-61Crossing through shallow water .........7-65
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ...........................7-71
What to do if ......................................7-75
What to do .........................................7-75
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-3
Periodic maintenance/Lubrication ........8-7
Engine oil ............................................8-13
Final gear oil .......................................8-19
Spark plug inspection .........................8-23
Air filter cleaning .................................8-27
Air intake restrictor plate removal .......8-33
Carburetor adjustment ........................8-35
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-37
Valve clearance adjustment ...............8-39
Cam chain adjustment ........................8-39
Front and rear brake shoe
inspection .........................................8-41
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5-1
EBU00113
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes9Check operation, condition and free play.
5-5~ 5-7, 8-41 ~ 8-49
9Adjust if necessary.
Fuel9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9 ~ 5-11
Engine oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-11 ~ 5-15, 8-13 ~ 8-17
Final gear oil9Check for leakage. 5-15, 8-19 ~ 8-21
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-17
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-19 ~ 5-25, 8-57
Fittings and fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Battery9Check fluid level.
5-17, 8-59 ~ 8-65
9Fill with distilled water if necessary.
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w8Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is over-
filled, fuel could spill out due to heat from
the engine or the sun.
8Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on
the engine or exhaust pipe which can
cause a fire and severe injury. Wipe up
any spilled fuel immediately.
8Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.
8Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed secure-
ly.EBU00445Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-13 for
details.)
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cCBe sure to use motor oils that do not contain
anti-friction modifiers. Passenger car motor
oils (often labeled “ENERGY CONSERVINGII”) contain anti-friction additives which will
cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage,
resulting in reduced component life and poor
engine performance.Recommended oil:
Recommended engine oil classification:
API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
–20° 10° 20° 30° 40°
10W30
10W40
20W40
20W5050°C
0° –10°
5W30
15W40
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EBU00262PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
INITIAL EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE 1 3 6 6 1
month months months months year
Valves*9Check valve clearance.
9Adjust if necessary.2 222
Cam chain*9Check chain tension.
9Adjust if necessary.2 222
9Check condition.
Spark plug9Adjust gap and clean.22222
9Replace if necessary.
Air filter element9Clean. Every 20 ~ 40 hours.
9Replace if necessary. (more often in wet or dusty areas)
Carburetor*9Check idle speed/choke lever operation.
2222
9Adjust if necessary.
Crankcase breather9Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
system*9Replace if necessary.222
9Check for leakage.
Exhaust system*9Retighten if necessary.222
9Replace gasket if necessary.
Fuel line*9Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
222
9Replace if necessary.
Engine oil9Replace (warm engine before draining).2 222
Final gear oil9Check oil level/oil leakage.
22
9Replace every 12 months.
Brakes*9Check operation.
22222
9Adjust if necessary.
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EBU00868Engine oil
Engine oil level measurement
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes
and stop it.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it off with a
clean rag. Insert the dipstick in the filler
hole without screwing it in.NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles
before checking.4. Remove the dipstick and inspect the oil
level.
5. The oil level should be between the maxi-
mum and minimum marks. If the level is
low, add oil to raise it to the proper level.cCBe sure no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
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1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark1. Jauge
2. Repère de niveau maximum 3. Repère de niveau minimum1. Varilla de medición
2. Marca de máximo 3. Marca de mínimo
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Engine oil replacement
1. Place the ATV on a level place.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes
and stop it.
3. Place a container under the engine.
4. Remove the dipstick and drain bolt to drain
the oil.
5. Inspect the O-ring and replace if damaged.
6. Install the drain bolt and tighten to specifi-
cation.
q
1. Drain bolt1. Bouchon de vidange1. Perno de drenaje
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m0kgf)
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