EBU17420
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ................................................ 4-1
Indicator lights and warning light ................ 4-2
Multifunction display ................................... 4-4
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-6
Throttle lever ............................................ 4-11
Speed limiter ............................................ 4-12
Front brake lever ...................................... 4-12
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ............. 4-13
Drive select lever ...................................... 4-14
Recoil starter ............................................ 4-14
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 4-14
Fuel .......................................................... 4-15Fuel cock ..................................................4-16
Starter (choke) ..........................................4-17
Seat ..........................................................4-18
Storage compartment ...............................4-19
Front carrier ..............................................4-20
Rear carrier ...............................................4-20
Adjusting the front and rear shock
absorber assemblies ...............................4-20
Auxiliary DC jack .......................................4-21
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Pre-operation check list ..............................5-1
Fuel .............................................................5-3
Engine oil ....................................................5-3
Final gear oil ...............................................5-3
Differential gear oil ......................................5-3
Coolant .......................................................5-3
Front and rear brakes .................................5-4
Throttle lever ...............................................5-5
Tires ............................................................5-5
Measuring the tire pressure ........................5-6
Tire wear limit .............................................5-7
Chassis fasteners .......................................5-7
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EBU17712Controls and instruments
NOTE:The ATV you have purchased may differ slightlyfrom the figures shown in this manual.
1. Drive select lever
2. Rear brake lever
3. Handlebar switches
4. Horn switch
5. Starter (choke)
6. Multifunction meter unit
7. Main switch
8. On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock
switch
9. Throttle lever
10.Front brake lever
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WARNING
EWB00400Always adjust the shock absorber assemblies
on the left and right side to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability, which could lead to an ac-cident.EBU19180Auxiliary DC jack The auxiliary DC jack is located at the front right
side of the ATV. The auxiliary DC jack can be used
for suitable work lights, radios, etc. The auxiliary
DC jack should only be used when the engine is
running.
1. Set the light switch to “OFF”.
2. Start the engine. (See page 6-1.)
3. Open the auxiliary DC jack cap, and then in-
sert the accessory power plug into the jack.
1. Special wrenchSpring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
2
Maximum (hard):
5
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4 4. When the auxiliary DC jack is not being used,
cover it with the cap.
CAUTION:ECB00120Do not use accessories requiring more than
the above maximum capacity. This may
overload the circuit and cause the fuse to
blow.If accessories are used without the engine
running or with the headlights turned on, the
battery will lose its charge and engine start-
ing may become difficult.Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter or
other accessories with a plug that gets hotbecause the jack can be damaged.
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1. Auxiliary DC jack
Maximum rated capacity for the auxiliary DC
jack:
DC 12 V, 120 W (10 A)
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EBU25322Replacing a fuse The main fuse and the fuse box are located under
the seat. (See page 4-18.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off all electrical
circuits.
CAUTION:ECB00640To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing afuse.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Auxiliary DC jack fuse
6. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse
7. Signaling system fuse
8. Backup fuse (for odometer and clock)
9. Spare fuse
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
3.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Park indicator light:
LED
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock
indicator:
LCD
High-range indicator light:
LED
Low-range indicator light:
LED
Differential gear lock indicator light:
LEDFuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
3.0 A
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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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