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WARNING
EWB02310Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability,
increasing the chance of an accident. Test the
brakes after washing. Apply the brakes several
times at slow speeds to let friction dry out thelinings.EBU25932Storage Short-term
Always store your ATV in a cool, dry place and, if
necessary, protect it against dust with a porous
cover.CAUTION:ECB00720Storing the ATV in a poorly ventilated room
or covering it with a tarp while it is still wet,
will allow water and humidity to seep in and
cause rust.To prevent corrosion, avoid damp cellars,
stables (because of the presence of ammo-
nia) and areas where strong chemicals arestored.Long-term
Before storing your ATV for several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the “Cleaning”
section of this chapter.
2. Turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosen-
ing the drain bolt; this will prevent fuel deposits
from building up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if
available) to prevent the fuel from deteriorat-
ing.
5. Perform the following steps to protect the cyl-
inder, piston rings, etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark
plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the
spark plug bore. Specified amount:
7.5 ml of stabilizer to each liter of fuel (or 1 oz
of stabilizer to each gallon of fuel)
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Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.20 L (2.33 US qt) (1.94 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.30 L (2.43 US qt) (2.02 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
SAE80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.23 L (0.24 US qt) (0.20 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
14.5 L (3.83 US gal) (3.19 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
4.5 L (1.19 US gal) (0.99 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type x quantity:
BSR33 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR8EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:
V-belt
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
41/21 × 24/18 × 33/9 (9.545)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Left hand operation
Forward gear:
35/20 (1.750)
Reverse gear:
26/15 (1.733)Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
4.0 °
Trail:
19.3 mm (0.76 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT23 x 8-12
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-16BBattery .......................................................................... 8-32
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-25
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-24
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-26
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-5
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-30
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-29
Brake pads and shoes, checking ................................. 8-23
Brake pedal and brake lever free play (rear),
adjusting ..................................................................... 8-26
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................... 4-5
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-31
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-30
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-21
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1DDrive select lever ............................................................ 4-7
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-23
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating ........................... 8-31
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-21
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..................................... 8-9
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-3FFinal gear oil .......................................................... 5-3, 8-13
Fuel ......................................................................... 4-8, 5-3
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-9
Fuel tank cap .................................................................. 4-7
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-34HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-3
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-37
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-35IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning light .................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-3
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