8-9
8
EBU23213Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine component,
which is easy to check. Since heat and deposits
will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked in accor-
dance with the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, the condition of the spark
plug can reveal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug1. Remove the spark plug cap. 2. Remove the spark plug as shown, with the
spark plug wrench included in the owner’s tool
kit.
To check the spark plug 1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the spark plug is a medi-
um-to-light tan (the ideal color when the ATV
is ridden normally).1. Spark plug cap
1
1. Spark plug wrench
1
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter elements, engine and V-belt filter cleaning ..... 8-17BBattery ................................................................... 5-6, 8-41
Brake lever free play, adjusting the front ...................... 8-29
Brake lever free play (rear), adjusting .......................... 8-33
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-4
Brake lever, rear ............................................................. 4-5
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-38
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-28
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
Brake shoes, checking the front and rear .................... 8-28CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-37
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-25
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-11
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-11
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-3
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-37
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-34
Drive select lever ............................................................ 4-6
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4 Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-26
Engine oil .............................................................. 5-3, 8-11
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2
FFront knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 8-40
Fuel ......................................................................... 4-7, 5-3
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-8
Fuel tank cap .................................................................. 4-7
Fuse, replacing ............................................................. 8-44HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-47
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-45
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-3IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights ................................................................ 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-3MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-1
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