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The rear brake lever or brake pedal is applied
with the drive select lever in any position. How-
ever, it is recommended to shift into the neutral
or park position before starting the engine.3. Apply the rear brake lever or brake pedal.
4. Completely close the throttle lever and start
the engine by pushing the start switch.
NOTICE: For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engine is cold!
[ECB00162]
TIPIf the engine fails to start, release the start switch,
then push it again. Pause a few seconds before
the next attempt. Each cranking should be as short
as possible to preserve battery energy. Do not
crank the engine more than 10 seconds on each
attempt.
EBU20441Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse NOTICEECB00170Before shifting, stop the ATV, otherwise the
transmission may be damaged.Shifting: Neutral to High-range and High-range
to Low-range
1. Bring the ATV to a complete stop.
2. Apply the brake pedal, and then shift by mov-
ing the drive select lever along the shift guide.TIPMake sure that the drive select lever is completely
shifted into position.
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Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:
V-belt
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
41/21 × 24/18 × 33/9 (9.544)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Left hand operation
Reverse gear:
23/14 × 28/23 (2.000)
Low range:
31/16 (1.938)
High range:
31/27 (1.148)Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
5.0 °
Trail:
26.0 mm (1.02 in)
Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT25 x 8-12
Manufacturer/model:
YFM550FAPZ CHENG SHIN/C828-4P
YFM550FAZ CHENG SHIN/C828-4P
YFM5FGPHZ DUNLOP/KT421
YFM5FGPZ DUNLOP/KT421
YFM5FGZ DUNLOP/KT421Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT25 x 10-12
Manufacturer/model:
YFM550FAPZ CHENG SHIN/C828-4P
YFM550FAZ CHENG SHIN/C828-4P
YFM5FGPHZ DUNLOP/KT425
YFM5FGPZ DUNLOP/KT425
YFM5FGZ DUNLOP/KT425Loading:Maximum loading limit:
220.0 kg (485 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:
Front:
35.0 kPa (0.350 kgf/cm², 5.0 psi)
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