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Measuring the tire pressure Use the low-pressure tire gauge.TIPThe low-pressure tire gauge is included as stan-
dard equipment. Make two measurements of the
tire pressure and use the second reading. Dust or
dirt in the gauge could cause the first reading to beincorrect.
Size:
AT18 x 9-8
Type: Tubeless
The tires should be set to the recommend-
ed pressure:Recommended tire pressure: Front:25 kPa (3.6 psi) (0.25 kgf/cm
2)
Rear: 25 kPa (3.6 psi) (0.25 kgf/cm2)
Check and adjust tire pressures when
the tires are cold.Tire pressures must be equal on both
sides.
2)2)
Tire pressure below the minimum speci-
fied could cause the tire to dislodge from
the rim under severe riding conditions.Minimum tire pressure: Front:22 kPa (3.2 psi) (0.22 kgf/cm
Rear: 22 kPa (3.2 psi) (0.22 kgf/cmUse no more than the following pressures
when seating the tire beads.
Maximum tire seating pressure: Front:250 kPa (36 psi) (2.5 kgf/cm
2)
Rear: 250 kPa (36 psi) (2.5 kgf/cm2)
Higher pressures and fast inflation may
cause a tire to burst. Inflate the tires very
slowly and carefully.
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Do not ride in areas posted “no trespassing”.
Do not ride on private property without getting per-
mission.
Select a large, flat area off-road to become familiar
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 off-road use only, and han-
dling maneuvers are more difficult to perform on
pavement.
Set the parking brake 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. Re-
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member 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 compo-
nents.
Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly. You will
start to accelerate. If the throttle is applied too
abruptly, the front wheels may lift off the ground,
resulting in a loss of directional control. Avoid
higher speeds until you are thoroughly familiar
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 while riding off-road,
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 With the engine idling, release the parking brake.
