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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 ...............3-5
Model label ...........................................3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........................4-1
Main switch ...........................................4-1
Indicator lights ......................................4-3Handlebar switches ..............................4-5
Throttle lever ........................................4-9
Speed limiter ......................................4-11
Front brake lever ................................4-13
Rear brake lever .................................4-13
Parking brake .....................................4-15
Drive select lever ................................4-17
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-17
Fuel cock ............................................4-19
Starter (choke) ....................................4-21
Seat ....................................................4-23
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ......................................................5-7
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CONTENTS
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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
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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. Allow greater distance for braking.
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8Always 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 and you could be
burned.
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Indicator lights
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Reverse indicator light “REVERSE”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in reverse.
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Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
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1. Main switch
2. Reverse indicator light “REVERSE”
3. Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”
1. Contacteur à clé
2. Témoin de marche arrière “REVERSE”
3. Témoin de point mort “NEUTRAL”
1. Interruptor principal
2. Luz de control de marcha atrás “REVERSE”
3. Luz de control de punto muerto “NEUTRAL”
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4-5
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Handlebar switches
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Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the
“RUN” position before starting the engine. The
engine stop switch controls ignition and can be
used at all times to stop the engine, especially in
an emergency. The engine will not start or run
when the engine stop switch is turned to “OFF”.
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Start switch “START”
The starter motor cranks the engine when this
switch is pushed.
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See starting instructions prior to starting
engine (see page 6-3 for details).
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1. Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
2. Light switch “LIGHTS”
3. Start switch “START”
1. Coupe-circuit du moteur “ENG. STOP”
2. Contacteur d’éclairage “LIGHTS”
3. Contacteur de démarreur “START”
1. Interruptor de paro del motor “ENG. STOP”
2. Interruptor de luces “LIGHTS”
3. Interruptor de arranque “START”
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NOTE:
If the starter switch is pushed with the main
switch “ON” and the engine stop switch “OFF”,
the starter motor will be activated but the engine
will not start. To start the engine, be sure to
position the engine stop switch at “RUN”.
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Light switch “LIGHTS”
Set the switch to the “LO” position to switch on
the low beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to the “HI” position to switch on
the high beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to the “OFF” position to switch off
all the lights.
NOTE:
The headlight and the taillight can be turned on
only when the engine is started.
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N.B.:
Si le contacteur du démarreur est enfoncé alors
que la clé de contact est sur “ON” et le coupe-
circuit du moteur sur “OFF”, le démarreur tour-
nera mais le moteur ne se mettra pas en marche.
Avant de mettre le moteur en marche, s’assurer
que le coupe-circuit du moteur est sur “RUN”.
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Contacteur d’éclairage “LIGHTS”
Placer le contacteur à la position “LO” pour
allumer le feu de croisement et le feu arrière.
Placer le contacteur à la position “HI” pour allu-
mer le feu de route et le feu arrière.
Placer le contacteur sur “OFF” pour éteindre
tous les feux.
N.B.:
Le phare et le feu arrière ne s’allument que
lorsque le moteur tourne.
NOTA:
Si se pulsa el interruptor de arranque con el
interruptor principal en “ON” (contacto) y el inte-
rruptor de paro del motor en “OFF” (desconecta-
do), se activará el motor de arranque pero el
motor principal no se pondrá en marcha. Para
que arranque, coloque el interruptor de paro del
motor en la posición “RUN”.
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Interruptor de luces “LIGHTS”
Ponga el interruptor a la posición “LO” para
encender la luz de cruce y la luz de cola.
Ponga el interruptor a la posición “HI” para
encender la luz de carretera y la luz de cola.
Ponga el interruptor a la posición “OFF” para
apagar todas las luces.
NOTA:
El faro y la luz de cola sólo pueden encenderse
cuando se ha puesto en marcha el motor.
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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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