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7 Select a large, flat, unpaved area to become famil-
iar with your ATV. Make sure that this area is free
of obstacles and other riders. You should practice
control of the throttle, brakes, and turning tech-
niques in this area before trying more difficult ter-
rain. Always avoid riding on paved surfaces: the
ATV is designed for use on unpaved surfaces only,
and handling maneuvers are more difficult to per-
form on pavement.
Shift to the park position and follow the instruction
on page 6-1 to start the engine. Once it has
warmed up you are ready to begin riding your ATV.
Remember that the engine and exhaust pipe will
be hot when riding and afterwards; do not allow
skin or clothing to come in contact with these com-
ponents.With the engine idling, return the starter (choke) to
the closed position, and shift the drive select lever
into the forward position. Apply the throttle slowly
and smoothly. The centrifugal clutch will engage
and you will start to accelerate. If the throttle is ap-
plied too abruptly, the front wheels may lift off the
ground, resulting in a loss of directional control.
Avoid higher speeds until you are thoroughly famil-
iar with the operation of your ATV.
When slowing down or stopping, release the throt-
tle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly. Im-
proper use of the brakes can cause the tires to lose
traction, reducing control and increasing the possi-
bility of an accident.
TURNING YOUR ATV
To achieve maximum traction on unpaved surfac-
es, the two rear wheels are mounted solidly on one
axle and turn together at the same speed. There-
fore, unless the wheel on the inside of the turn is al-
lowed to slip or lose some traction, the ATV will
resist turning. A special turning technique must be
used to allow the ATV to make turns quickly and
easily. It is essential that this skill be learned first at
low speed.
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10. Install panel C.
11. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.12. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil, and then install and tight-
en the engine oil filler cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after theengine and exhaust system have cooled down.NOTICEECB00300In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the
engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils
with a diesel specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified. In addition,
do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II” or higher.
1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
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Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:
V-belt
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
39/24 × 24/18 × 33/9 (7.944)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Left hand operation
Forward gear:
38/23 (1.652)
Reverse gear:
29/17 (1.706)Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
4.0 °
Trail:
19.3 mm (0.76 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT23 x 8R12Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/M937
Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT23 x 10R12
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/M938Loading:Maximum loading limit:
100.0 kg (220 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:
Front:
40.0 kPa (0.400 kgf/cm², 5.8 psi)
Rear:
40.0 kPa (0.400 kgf/cm², 5.8 psi)
Minimum:
Front:
37.0 kPa (0.370 kgf/cm², 5.3 psi)
Rear:
37.0 kPa (0.370 kgf/cm², 5.3 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 6.0AT
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