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Engine and transmission oil ...............5-11
Chain ..................................................5-15
Throttle lever ......................................5-15
Fittings and fasteners .........................5-17
Lights ..................................................5-17
Switches .............................................5-17
Battery ................................................5-17
Tires ...................................................5-19
How to measure tire pressure ............5-23
Tire wear limit .....................................5-25
OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ......................6-11
Warming up ........................................6-11
Drive select lever operation and reverse
driving ...............................................6-13
Engine break-in ..................................6-19Parking ...............................................6-23
Parking on a slope ..............................6-25
Accessories and loading ....................6-27
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 ...................7-29
Turning your ATV ...............................7-41
Climbing uphill ....................................7-45
Riding downhill ...................................7-57
Crossing a slope .................................7-61
Crossing 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
6
7
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-3
Periodic maintenance/Lubrication ........8-7
Engine oil ............................................8-13
Transmission oil .................................8-21
Spark plug inspection .........................8-27
Engine and V-belt compartment
air filter element cleaning .................8-31
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-41
Valve clearance adjustment ...............8-43
Throttle lever adjustment ....................8-43
Front and rear brake shoe
inspection .........................................8-45
Front brake lever free play
adjustment ........................................8-47
Rear brake adjustment .......................8-55
Drive chain slack check ......................8-57
Drive chain slack adjustment ..............8-59Lubricating and drive chain ................8-63
Draining the V-belt compartment ........8-65
Cable inspection and lubrication ........8-67
Brake lever lubrication ........................8-69
Knuckle shaft, lower arms and
steering shaft lubrication ..................8-69
Wheel removal ...................................8-71
Wheel installation ...............................8-71
Battery ................................................8-73
Replenishing the battery fluid .............8-77
Fuse replacement ...............................8-81
Replacing the headlight bulb ..............8-83
Tail/brake light bulb replacement .......8-87
Headlight beam adjustment ................8-89
Troubleshooting ..................................8-91
Troubleshooting chart .........................8-958
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ENTRETIENS ET RÉGLAGES
PÉRIODIQUES........................................8-2
Manuel du propriétaire et trousse à
outils ...................................................8-4
Entretiens et graissages périodiques .....8-9
Huile de moteur ..................................8-14
Huile de boîte de vitesses ...................8-22
Inspection de la bougie .......................8-28
Nettoyage du filtre à air ......................8-32
Réglage du ralenti ...............................8-42
Réglage du jeu des soupapes ..............8-44
Réglage du levier d’accélération ........8-44
Contrôle des mâchoires de frein
avant et arrière ..................................8-46
Réglage du jeu du levier de frein
avant ..................................................8-48
Réglage du frein arrière ......................8-56
Vérification de la flèche de la chaîne
de transmission .................................8-58Réglage de la flèche de la chaîne de
transmission ......................................8-60
Nettoyage et lubrification de la
chaîne de transmission ......................8-64
Vidange du compartiment de la
courroie trapézoïdale ........................8-66
Contrôle et lubrification des câbles ....8-68
Lubrification du levier de frein ...........8-70
Lubrification de l’axe d’articulation,
des bras inférieurs et de l’arbre de
direction ............................................8-70
Dépose des roues ................................8-72
Repose des roues ................................8-72
Batterie................................................8-74
Ajustement du niveau de liquide
de batterie .........................................8-78
Remplacement du fusible ...................8-82
Remplacement de l’ampoule
de phare.............................................8-848
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4-4
FBU00043
Témoins
FBU00044
Témoin de marche arrière “REVERSE”
Ce témoin s’allume quand la marche arrière est
engagée.
FBU00045
Témoin de point mort “NEUTRAL”
Ce témoin s’allume quand la transmission est au
point mort.
SBU00043
Luces de control
SBU00044
Luz de control de marcha atrás “REVERSE”
Se enciende cuando la transmisión está en mar-
cha atrás.
SBU00045
Luz de control de punto muerto “NEUTRAL”
Se enciende cuando la transmisión está en
punto muerto.
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5-1
EBU00113
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes• Check operation, condition and free play. 5-5 – 5-7,
• Adjust if necessary. 8-45 – 8-55
Fuel • Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.5-7 – 5-11
Engine oil and• Check oil level. 5-11 – 5-15,
transmission oil• Fill with oil if necessary. 8-13 – 8-25
Drive chain• Check chain slack and condition.
5-15, 8-57 – 8-63
• Adjust if necessary.
Throttle• Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-15
Wheels and tires• Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-19 – 5-25, 8-71
Fittings and fasteners• Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-15
Battery• Check fluid level.
5-17, 8-73 – 8-79
• Fill with distilled water if necessary.
Lights and switches• Check for proper operation. 5-17, 8-83 – 8-87
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5-2
FBU00113
CONTRÔLES AVANT LE DÉMARRAGE
Contrôler les points suivants avant de mettre le moteur en marche:
5
DESCRIPTION VÉRIFICATION PAGE
Freins• Contrôler le fonctionnement, l’état et le jeu. 5-6 – 5-8,
• Régler si nécessaire. 8-46 – 8-56
Carburant• Vérifier le niveau de carburant.
• Ajouter du carburant si nécessaire.5-8 – 5-12
Huile moteur/• Contrôler le niveau d’huile. 5-12 – 5-16,
huile de transmission• Ajouter de huile si nécessaire. 8-14 – 8-26
Chaîne de transmission• Contrôler la tension et l’état de la chaîne.
5-16, 8-58 – 8-64
• Régler si nécessaire.
Accélélateur• Vérifier le fonctionnement des câbles d’accélérateur. 5-16
Roues et pneus• Vérifier la pression de gonflage des pneus/le voile/
5-20 – 5-26, 8-72
la tension des rayons/les écrous d’axes.
Visserie• Contrôler tours les assemblages et fixations. 5-16
Batterie• Contrôler le niveau du liquide.
5-18, 8-74 – 8-80
• Ajouter avec de l’eau distillée si nécessaire.
Éclairage et contacteurs• Contrôler si le fonctionnement est correct. 5-18, 8-84 – 8-88
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5-11
w
8Do 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.
EBU01117
Engine and transmission oil
Make sure the engine and transmission oil is at
the specified level. Add oil as necessary. (See
page 8-13–8-25.)
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5-13
cC
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 per-
formance.
Recommended oil:
Recommended engine/transmission oil clas-
sification:
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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