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
Engine break-in ...................................6-17
Parking ................................................6-19
Parking on a slope ..............................6-21
Accessories and loading .....................6-23
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 ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ............................7-71
What to do if ........................................7-75
What to do...........................................7-75
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Panel removal and installation............ 8-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-39
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-53
Differential gear oil.............................. 8-57
Cooling system ................................... 8-63
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-67
Axle boots ........................................... 8-75
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-77
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-83
V-belt cooling duct check hose ........... 8-91
V-belt case drain plug ......................... 8-91
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-93
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-95
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-97
Select lever safety system cable
adjustment ........................................ 8-97
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-99
Front brake pad check ...................... 8-101
Checking the rear brake pads .......... 8-101
Checking the brake fluid level........... 8-103
Brake fluid replacement .................... 8-107
Front brake lever free play................ 8-109
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