
9-2
9
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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10-4
10
Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (monocross)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC. CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX14AH
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 12.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Reverse indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Oil temperature warning light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Fuses:Main fuse:
20.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
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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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MMain switch  .................................................................... 4-1
Model label ................................................................... 11-2NNeutral indicator light  ..................................................... 4-2OOil temperature warning light  ......................................... 4-2
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1PPanel, removing and installing  ....................................... 8-7
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake  ................................................................. 4-6
Parking on a slope  ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations  ................................................................. 3-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart  ................... 8-3
Pre-operation check list  ................................................. 5-1RReverse indicator light  ................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV  ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information  .......................................................... 1-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-11
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front  .......... 4-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear  .............. 4-14
Spark arrester, cleaning  ............................................... 8-19
Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-7
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter  .................................................................. 4-4
Starter (choke)  ............................................................. 4-10
Start switch  .................................................................... 4-3
Steering shaft, lubricating  ............................................ 8-32
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2Storage compartment  .................................................. 4-12
TTail/brake light bulb, replacing  ..................................... 8-37
Throttle cable free play, adjusting  ................................ 8-22
Throttle lever  ........................................................... 4-4, 5-4
Tire pressure, measuring  ............................................... 5-5
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Tire wear limit  ................................................................ 5-6
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-40
Troubleshooting chart  .................................................. 8-41VValve clearance  ........................................................... 8-23
V-belt case drain plug  .................................................. 8-20
V-belt cooling duct check hose  .................................... 8-20
Vehicle identification number  ....................................... 11-1WWheel bearings, checking ............................................ 8-31
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-39
Wheel, removing  .......................................................... 8-38
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