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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
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WARNINGNEVER ride as a
passenger.
Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
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1Pour l’OcéaniePour la Europe
4Pour l’Océanie 2
5Pour l’OcéaniePour la Europe
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passenger.
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1-10
1Para OceaníaPara Europe
2
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passenger.
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2-15
8Never exceed the stated load capacity for an
ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed
and securely attached. Reduce speed and fol-
low instructions in this manual for carrying
cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater dis-
tance for braking.w8Always turn off the engine when refueling.
8Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.
8Do not spill gasoline on the engine or
exhaust pipe/muffler when refueling.
Never refuel while smoking, or while in the
vicinity of sparks, open flames, or other
sources of ignition such as the pilot lights
of water heaters and clothes dryers.
Gasoline can catch fire. You could be
burned.
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2-17
8When transporting the machine in another
vehicle, be sure it is kept upright and that
the fuel cock is in the "OFF" position.
Otherwise, fuel may leak out of the carbu-
retor or fuel tank.
8Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get some gasoline in your
eyes, see your doctor immediately. If
gasoline spills on your skin, wash with
soap and water. If gasoline spills on your
clothing, change your clothes.wAlways operate your ATV in an area with
adequate ventilation. Never start or run the
engine in a closed area. Exhaust fumes are
poisonous and may cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a short time.
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3-1
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Seat 9. Rear brake lever
2. Front cover 10. Parking brake
3. Rear brake pedal 11. Neutral indicator light
4. Fuel cock 12. Front brake lever
5. Rear wheel 13. Throttle lever
6. Footrest 14. Main switch
7. Shift pedal 15. Fuel tank cap
8. Front wheel 16. Handlebar switchesNOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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EBU00083Shift pedal
This machine is equipped with a constant-mesh
3-speed transmission. The shift pedal is located
on the left side of the engine. Neutral is at the
bottom position.EBU00092Fuel tank cap
Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
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1. Shift pedal N. Neutral1. Pédale de sélection N. Point mort1. Pedal del cambio N. Punto muerto
1. Fuel tank cap1. Bouchon de réservoir de carburant1. Tapón del depósito de combustible
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