Engine oil ............................................5-13
Transmission oil .................................5-15
Chain ..................................................5-17
Throttle lever ......................................5-17
Fittings and fasteners .........................5-17
Lights ..................................................5-19
Switches .............................................5-19
Tires ...................................................5-21
How to measure tire pressure ............5-25
Tire wear limit .....................................5-27
OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ........................6-9
Warming up ..........................................6-9
Shifting ...............................................6-11
To start out and accelerate .................6-15
To decelerate .....................................6-19
Engine break-in ..................................6-21
Parking ...............................................6-25
Parking on a slope ..............................6-27Accessories 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 ...............................7-43
Climbing uphill ....................................7-47
Riding downhill ...................................7-59
Crossing a slope .................................7-63
Crossing through shallow water .........7-67
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-71
Sliding and skidding ...........................7-73
What to do if .......................................7-77
What to do ..........................................7-77
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT.........................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-3
Periodic maintenance/Lubrication ........8-7
Transmission oil .................................8-17
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes9Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-5–5-7
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 8-55–8-63
Clutch9Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-71
Parking brake9Check operation, condition and cable free play. 8-65–8-67
Fuel 9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Transmission oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-15, 8-17–8-23
2-cycle engine oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-13
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
9Adjust if necessary.5-17, 8-73–8-79
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-17, 8-53
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-21–5-27, 8-87
Fittings and fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Lights and switches9Check for proper operation. 5-19, 8-89–8-99
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