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EBU00015
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 ............... 3-5
Model label ........................................... 3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ......................... 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator lights ...................................... 4-3
Handlebar switches .............................. 4-5
Throttle lever ........................................ 4-9
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-11
Clutch lever ........................................ 4-13
Brake lever ......................................... 4-13
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-15
Parking brake ..................................... 4-17
Shift pedal .......................................... 4-21
Drive select lever ................................ 4-21
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Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-23
Fuel cock............................................ 4-23
Starter (choke) ................................... 4-25
Seat.................................................... 4-27
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-29
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-31
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Chain.................................................. 5-15
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-17
Fittings and Fasteners ....................... 5-17
Lights ................................................. 5-17
Switches............................................. 5-17
Battery................................................ 5-19
Tires ................................................... 5-19
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-23
Tire wear limit..................................... 5-25
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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
Shifting ................................................6-15
To start out and accelerate .................6-17
To decelerate ......................................6-21
Engine break-in ...................................6-23
Parking ................................................6-27
Parking on a slope ..............................6-29
Accessories and loading .....................6-31
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 ....................7-67
Sliding and skidding ............................7-69
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What to do if... .................................... 7-73
What to do... ....................................... 7-73
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Engine oil ............................................ 8-15
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-25
Air filter cleaning ................................. 8-29
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-33
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-35
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-37
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-37
Front and rear brake pad
inspection ......................................... 8-39
Inspecting the brake fluid level ........... 8-41
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-45
Front brake adjustment....................... 8-47
Rear brake adjustment ....................... 8-49
Parking brake adjustment ................... 8-51
Adjusting the rear brake light .............. 8-55
Clutch lever free play adjustment ....... 8-57
Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-59
Drive chain slack adjustment .............. 8-61
Lubricating the drive chain.................. 8-63
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5-1
EBU00113
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakeCheck operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5 ~ 5-7,
8-39 ~ 8-49
ClutchCheck operation, condition and lever free play. 8-57
Parking brakeCheck operation, condition and cable free play. 8-51 ~ 8-53
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9 ~ 5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13 ~ 5-15,
8-15 ~ 8-23
Drive chainCheck chain slack and condition.
Adjust if necessary.5-15, 8-59 ~ 8-63
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-17, 8-37
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-19 ~ 5-25,
8-71 ~ 8-73
Fittings and FastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
LightsCheck for proper operation. 5-17, 8-85 ~ 8-95
BatteryCheck fluid level.
Fill with distilled water if necessary.5-19, 8-75 ~ 8-81
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5-13
EBU00947
Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Fill with oil as necessary. (See pages 8-15 ~ 8-23
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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5-15
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.
EBU00498
Chain
Check the general condition of the chain and check
the chain slack before every ride. Lubricate and ad-
just the chain as necessary. (See pages 8-59 ~ 8-63
for details.)Oil quantity:
Total amount:
3.2 L
Periodic oil change:
2.4 L
With oil filter replacement:
2.5 L
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8-7
EBU00262
3-PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months1
year
Valves*•Check valve clearance.
•Adjust if necessary.
Spark plug•Check condition.
•Adjust gap and clean.
•Replace if necessary.Air filter element•Clean.
•Replace if necessary.Every 20~40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Carburetor*•Check idle speed/starter operation.
•Adjust if necessary.Crankcase breather
system*•Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
•Replace if necessary.Exhaust system*•Check for leakage.
•Tighten if necessary.
•Replace gasket(s) if necessary.Fuel line*•Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
•Replace if necessary.Engine oil•Replace. (Warm engine before draining.)Engine oil filter element•Clean.
•Replace if necessary.Engine oil strainer•Clean.Drive chain•Check and adjust slack/alignment/clean/lube.Brakes*•Check operation/fluid leakage/See NOTE page 8-8.
•Correct if necessary.Clutch*•Check operation.
•Adjust if necessary.Wheels*•Check balance/damage/runout.
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8-15 1. Dipstick 2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Jauge 2. Repère de niveau maximum
3. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Varilla 2. Marca de nivel máximo
3. Marca de nivel mínimo
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Engine oil
Engine oil level measurement
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes, and
then stop it.
3. Remove the dipstick, and then 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 then check 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.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the crank-
case. _
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8-17 1. Drain bolt 2. O-ring
3. Compression spring 4. Oil strainer
1. Boulon de vidange 2. Joint torique
3. Ressort de compression 4. Crépine à huile
1. Perno de drenaje 2. Junta tórica
3. Muelle de compresión 4. Tamiz de aceite
Engine oil replacement and oil filter element
cleaning
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes and
stop it.
3. Place a container under the engine.
4. Remove the dipstick, and then remove the
drain bolt to drain the oil.CAUTION:_ When removing the drain bolt, the compres-
sion spring, oil strainer and O-ring will fall out.
Take care not to lose these parts. _
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