9-3
9c. 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
8-34.
NOTE:Make any necessary repairs before storing theATV.
INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-20
Auxiliary light bulb ........................................................ 8-38
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-31BBattery .......................................................................... 8-34
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-28
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-27
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-29
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-8
Brake lever, rear ............................................................ 4-8
Brake lever (rear) and brake pedal free play,
and brake pedal position, checking ........................... 8-29
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-32
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-31
Brake pads and shoes, checking ................................. 8-26
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-9
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-33
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-32
Carburetor, adjusting ................................................... 8-23
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-17
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-17
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 4-20
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
DDifferential gear oil (4WD model) ................................... 5-3
Differential gear oil, changing (4WD model) ................ 8-18
Drive select lever ......................................................... 4-10
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ........ 8-26EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ..................................................... 8-24
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-11
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-4FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 5-3, 8-15
Four-wheel-drive indicator light (4WD model) ............... 4-3
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-11, 5-3
Fuel cock ..................................................................... 4-13
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-11
Fuses, replacing .......................................................... 8-36HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-4
Hazard switch ................................................................ 4-5
Headlight beam ............................................................ 8-37
Headlight bulb .............................................................. 8-37
High beam indicator light ............................................... 4-2
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-5
IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning light .................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-5MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOil temperature warning light ......................................... 4-2
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch (4WD model) ..... 4-5
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1PPanel, removing and installing ....................................... 8-9
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake ................................................................. 4-9
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Pre-operation check list .................................................. 5-1RRecoil starter ................................................................ 4-10
Reverse indicator light .................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
SSafety information .......................................................... 1-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-15
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front .......... 4-17
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear .............. 4-19
Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-9
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-7
Speedometer .................................................................. 4-3
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-14
Start switch ..................................................................... 4-4
Steering lock ................................................................ 4-15
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................. 8-34
Storage ........................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartment ................................................... 4-16TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-37
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-25
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-6, 5-4
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-5
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Tire wear limit ................................................................. 5-6
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-40
Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-41
Turn signal indicator light ............................................... 4-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ................................... 8-38
Turn signal switch .......................................................... 4-5VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-25
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-23
V-belt cooling duct check hose .................................... 8-23
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1