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7 If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the slide.
With practice, over a period of time, skill at con-
trolled sliding can be developed. The terrain
should be chosen carefully before attempting such
maneuvers, since both stability and control are re-
duced. Bear in mind that sliding maneuvers should
always be avoided on extremely slippery surfaces
such as ice, since all control may be lost.
WARNING
EWB01661Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by
practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth
terrain.
On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice,
go slowly and be very cautious in order to re-
duce the chance of skidding or sliding out ofcontrol.
WHAT TO DO IF...
This section is designed to be a reference guide
only. Be sure to read each section on riding tech-
niques completely.
WHAT TO DO...If your ATV doesn’t turn when you want it to:
Bring the ATV to a stop and practice the turning
maneuvers again. Be sure you are putting your
weight on the footboard to the outside of the
turn. Position your weight over the front wheels
for better control. (See page 7-13.)If your ATV begins to tip while turning:
Lean more into the turn to regain balance. If nec-
essary, gradually let off the throttle and/or steer
to the outside of the turn. (See page 7-13.)
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If your ATV starts to slide sideways:
Steer in the direction of the slide if you have the
room. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the
slide. (See page 7-22.)If your ATV can’t make it up a hill you are trying
to climb:
Turn the ATV around if you still have forward
speed. If not, stop, dismount on the uphill side of
the ATV and physically turn the ATV around. If
the ATV starts to slip backwards, DO NOT USE
THE REAR BRAKE IF THE ATV IS IN 2WD –
the ATV may tip over on top of you. Dismount
the ATV on the uphill side. (See page 7-14.)If your ATV is traversing a sloping surface:
Be sure to ride with your weight positioned to-
wards the uphill side of the ATV to maintain
proper balance. If the ATV starts to tip, steer
down the hill (if there are no obstacles in your
way) to regain balance. If you discover that the
ATV is going to tip over, dismount on the uphill
side. (See page 7-14.)If your ATV encounters shallow water:
Ride slowly and carefully through slow moving
water, watching for obstacles. Be sure to let wa-
ter drain from the ATV and CHECK YOURBRAKES FOR PROPER OPERATION when
you come out of the water. Do not continue to
ride your ATV until you have regained adequate
braking ability. (See page 7-19.)
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Accessories, auxiliary jack ........................................... 4-21
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-28
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-42BBattery .......................................................................... 8-46
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-39
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-37
Brake lever free play and brake pedal position (rear),
adjusting and checking .............................................. 8-40
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-39
Brake lever, front .......................................................... 4-12
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-43
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-42
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-36
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-13
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-44
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-43
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-34
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-20
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-20
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................. 5-3, 8-24
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2
DDifferential gear lock indicator light ................................ 4-3
Differential gear oil ................................................ 5-3, 8-22
Drive select lever .......................................................... 4-14
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-36
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating ........................... 8-45EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-34
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-17
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-6FFinal gear oil ................................................................... 5-3
Final gear oil, changing ................................................ 8-21
Four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator ............ 4-3
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-15, 5-3
Fuel cock ...................................................................... 4-16
Fuel tank cap ................................................................ 4-14
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-48HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-6
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-51
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-49
High-range indicator light ............................................... 4-3
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