9-3
9 c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark
plug, and then place the spark plug on the
cylinder head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the
starter. (This will coat the cylinder wall with
oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark
plug, and then install the spark plug and
the spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting
points of all levers and pedals.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air
pressure, and then block up the ATV so that
all of its wheels are off the ground. Alternative-
ly, turn the wheels a little every month in order
to prevent the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to
prevent moisture from entering it.
9. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store
it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less than 0 °C (30°F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more in-
formation on storing the battery, see page
8-45.
NOTE:Make any necessary repairs before storing theATV.
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-30
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-42BBattery .......................................................................... 8-45
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-39
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-38
Brake lever free play and brake pedal position (rear),
adjusting and checking .............................................. 8-40
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-40
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-7
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-44
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-43
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-37
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................... 4-7
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-44
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-43
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-34
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................. 5-3, 8-25
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ............... 8-8DDifferential gear oil ......................................................... 5-3Differential gear oil, changing ....................................... 8-23
Drive select lever ............................................................ 4-8
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-37
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating ........................... 8-45
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-35
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-16
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-4FFinal gear oil .......................................................... 5-3, 8-21
Four-wheel-drive indicator .............................................. 4-2
Fuel ......................................................................... 4-9, 5-3
Fuel cock ...................................................................... 4-10
Fuel tank cap .................................................................. 4-8
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-47HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-4
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-51
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-49IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning light .................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7
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