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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 startthe engine by pushing the start switch.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.NOTICEECB00163For maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold!
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-range1. 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 (s):Manufacturer/model:NGK/LMAR6A-9
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: YFM550DE MAXXIS/MU19
YFM550PE CHENG SHIN/C828 (AUS)(NZL)
YFM550PE MAXXIS/MU19 (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM550PHE MAXXIS/MU19
YFM550PLE MAXXIS/MU19Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: AT25 x 10-12
Manufacturer/model: YFM550DE MAXXIS/MU20
YFM550PE CHENG SHIN/C828 (AUS)(NZL)
YFM550PE MAXXIS/MU20 (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM550PHE MAXXIS/MU20
YFM550PLE MAXXIS/MU20Loading:Maximum loading limit:
220.0 kg (485 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)
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