7-15
7 Do not attempt to climb hills until you have mas-
tered basic maneuvers on flat ground. Always
check the terrain carefully before attempting any
hill. In all cases avoid inclines with slippery or loose
surfaces, or obstacles that might cause you to lose
control.
To climb a hill, you need traction, momentum, and
steady throttle. For more traction and control for
climbing steeper and/or rougher slopes, select the
“4WD” or 4WD-LOCK (“DIFF. LOCK”). Travel fast
enough to maintain momentum, but not so fast that
you cannot react to changes in the terrain as you
climb.
It is important when climbing a hill to make sure
that your weight is transferred forward on the ATV.
This can be accomplished by leaning forward and,
on steeper inclines, standing on the footboards
and leaning forward over the handlebars. Whenev-
er possible, ride straight up hills.
Slow down when you reach the crest of the hill if
you cannot see clearly what is on the other side –
there could be another person, an obstacle, or a
sharp drop-off. Use common sense and remember
that some hills are too steep for you to climb or de-
scend.If you are climbing a hill and you find that you have
not properly judged your ability to make it to the
top, you should turn the ATV around while you still
have forward motion (provided you have the room
to do so) and go down the hill.
If your ATV has stalled or stopped and you believe
you can continue up the hill, restart carefully to
make sure you do not lift the front wheels which
could cause you to lose control. If you are unable
to continue up the hill, dismount the ATV on the up-
hill side. Physically turn the ATV around and then
descend the hill.
If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT apply either
brake abruptly. If you are in “2WD”, apply only the
front brake. When fully stopped, apply the rear
brake as well, and then lock the parking brake. If
you are in “4WD”, because all wheels are intercon-
nected by the drive train, applying either brake will
brake all wheels, therefore, avoid sudden applica-
tion of either the front or rear brake as the wheels
on the uphill side could come off the ground. The
ATV could easily tip over backwards. Apply both
the front and rear brakes gradually. When fully
stopped, lock the parking brake and dismount the
ATV immediately on the uphill side, or to a side if
pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and
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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 differential gear lock switch .................... 4-7
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch ........................... 4-6
Override switch .............................................................. 4-5
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-2PPanel, removing and installing ....................................... 8-9
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake ............................................................... 4-12
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RRear brake, adjusting the pedal and lever free play
and checking the pedal height ................................... 8-32
Rear knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 8-40
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-17
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear ............................................................................ 4-19
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-24Spark plug, checking ..................................................... 8-9
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-10
Speedometer ................................................................. 4-3
Stabilizer bushes, checking ......................................... 8-40
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-16
Start switch .................................................................... 4-5
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-41
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartment .................................................. 4-18
TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-47
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-9, 5-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................. 8-27
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-49
Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-50VValve clearance ........................................................... 8-28
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-26
V-belt cooling duct check hose .................................... 8-25
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-39
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-48
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-47
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