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1-CONTENTS
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 and warning lights ................. 4-3
Speedometer unit ................................ 4-9
Fuel gauge ........................................ 4-15
Handlebar switches ........................... 4-17
Throttle lever ..................................... 4-29
Speed limiter ..................................... 4-31
Front brake lever ............................... 4-33
Rear brake pedal and lever ............... 4-35
Drive select lever ............................... 4-37
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Recoil starter ..................................... 4-37
Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-39
Fuel cock ........................................... 4-41
Starter (choke) “” .......................... 4-43
Seat ................................................... 4-45
Storage compartment ....................... 4-47
Front carrier ...................................... 4-47
Rear carrier ....................................... 4-47
Front and rear shock absorber
adjustment ...................................... 4-49
Auxiliary DC jack ............................... 4-53
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes ......................... 5-7
Fuel ................................................... 5-11
Engine oil .......................................... 5-15
Final gear oil ..................................... 5-19
Differential gear oil ............................ 5-21
Coolant .............................................. 5-21
Throttle lever ..................................... 5-23
Fittings and Fasteners ...................... 5-23
Lights ................................................ 5-25
Switches ............................................ 5-25
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Tires ...................................................5-27
How to measure tire pressure ............5-31
Tire wear limit .....................................5-33
OPERATION ...........................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ..........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ........................6-9
Warming up ..........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving .................................6-11
Engine break-in ..................................6-17
Parking ...............................................6-19
Parking on a slope .............................6-21
Accessories and loading ....................6-23
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 ................................7-39
Climbing uphill.....................................7-45
Riding downhill ....................................7-55
Crossing a slope .................................7-59
Crossing through shallow water ..........7-63
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ............................7-71
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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
Panel removal and installation ........... 8-15
Engine oil ............................................ 8-33
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-43
Differential gear oil ............................. 8-49
Cooling system ................................... 8-55
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-59
Axle boots ........................................... 8-67
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-69
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-75
V-belt cooling duct check hose ........... 8-81
Carburetor adjustment ....................... 8-83
Idle speed adjustment ....................... 8-85
Valve clearance adjustment .............. 8-87
Throttle lever adjustment ................... 8-89
Front brake pad inspection ................ 8-91
Rear brake pad inspection.................. 8-91
Inspecting the brake fluid level ........... 8-93
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-97
Front brake adjustment ...................... 8-99
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear shock absorber spring
preload adjusting ring
2. Storage compartment and tool
kit
3. Air filter case
4. Front brake master cylinder
5. Front shock absorber spring
preload adjusting ring
6. Rear brake master cylinder
7. Rear brake pedal
8. V-belt case drain plug
9. Radiator cap
10. Drive select lever
11. Fuel tank cap
12. Fuel cock
13. Fuses14. Battery
15. Engine oil dipstick
16. Recoil starter
17. Coolant reservoir
18. Drive select lever case check
hose
19. V-belt cooling duct check hose
20. Rear brake lever
21. Left handlebar switches
22. Horn
23. Speedometer unit
24. Main switch
25. Right handlebar switches
26. Throttle lever
27. Front brake lever
28. Auxiliary DC jack
29. Starter (choke)NOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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4-37 1. Drive select lever
1. Levier de présélection
1. Palanca de selección de marcha
1. Recoil starter
1. Lanceur à réenroulement
1. Arranque por tracción de cable
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Drive select lever
The drive select lever is used to shift your machine
into the low, high, neutral, reverse and park posi-
tions. (Refer to pages 6-11 ~ 6-15 for the drive se-
lect lever operation.)
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Recoil starter
Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until en-
gagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully, being
careful not to pull the rope all the way out.
WARNING
_ Always shift the drive select lever to “P” park
position before starting the engine, otherwise
the ATV could start to move unexpectedly,
which could cause an accident. _
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5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-7 ~ 5-9,
8-91 ~ 8-105
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11 ~ 5-13
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-15 ~ 5-17,
8-33 ~ 8-43
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level.
Fill with coolant if necessary.8-55 ~ 8-65
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oilCheck for leakage.5-19 ~ 5-21,
8-43 ~ 8-53
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation. 5-23, 8-89
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-27 ~ 5-33,
8-113 ~ 8-115
Fittings and FastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-23
LightsCheck for proper operation. 5-25, 8-127 ~ 133
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-67
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5-15
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Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Fill with oil as necessary. (See pages 8-33 ~ 8-43
for details.)
Recommended oil:
Recommended engine oil classification:
API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚40˚50˚C
10W/30
15W/4020W/4020W/50
10W/40
5W/30
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5-17
CAUTION:_ Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain
anti-friction modifiers. Passenger car motor
oils (often labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING II”)
contain anti-friction additives which will cause
clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, resulting
in reduced component life and poor engine
performance.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
2.2 L
Periodic oil change:
1.9 L
With oil filter replacement:
2.0 L
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Differential gear oil
Make sure the differential gear oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-49 ~
8-53 for details.)
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Coolant
Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank when
the engine is cold. (The coolant level will vary with
engine temperature.) The coolant level is satisfac-
tory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” marks
on the tank. If the coolant level is at or below the
“LOW” level, add tap water (soft water) to bring the
level up to “FULL”. Change the coolant every two
years. (See pages 8-55 ~ 8-65 for details.)CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use distilled water if you can’t
get soft water. _
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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