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EBU00032
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
2. Storage box and tool kit
3. Spark plug
4. Front shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
5. Brake pedal
6. V-belt case
7. Fuel cock
8. Air filter case
9. Fuses
10. Tail/brake light
11. Front shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
12. V-belt cooling duct check
hose
13. Oil filter cartridge14. Engine oil dipstick
15. Rear brake lever
16. Left handlebar switches
17. Starter (choke)
18. Horn switch
19. Drive select lever
20. Speedometer
21. Main switch
22. Fuel tank cap
23. Right handlebar
switch
24. Throttle lever
25. Front brake leverNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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8-19 1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Bouchon de remplissage d’huile de moteur
1. Tapa de relleno de aceite de motor
1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau maximum 2. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel máximo 2. Marca de nivel mínimo
EBU14540
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap and wipe off
the dipstick with a clean rag.
5. Insert the dipstick in the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.NOTE:_ The engine oil should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks. _
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8-21 1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange de l’huile
1. Perno de drenaje del aceite de motor
6. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum
level mark, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the correct level.
7. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter cartridge replacement)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect
the used oil, and then remove the engine oil
filler cap.
3. Remove the engine oil drain bolt to drain the
oil from the crankcase.
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