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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.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. NOTICEECB00164For maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold!
EBU20442Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverseNOTICEECB00171Before 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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EBU25861
CLEANING AND STORAGE
EBU25882CleaningFrequent, thorough cleaning of your ATV will not
only enhance its appearance but will improve its
general performance and extend the useful life of
many components.1. Before cleaning the ATV: a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipe toprevent water entry. A plastic bag and
strong rubber band may be used.
b. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps are properly installed.
2. If the engine case is excessively greasy, apply degreaser with a paint brush. Do not apply
degreaser to the wheel axles.
3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a garden hose. Use only enough pressure to do the
job. WARNING! Wet brakes may have re-
duced stopping ability, increasing the
chance of an accident. Test the brakes af-
ter washing. Apply the brakes several
times at slow speeds to let friction dry out
the linings.
[EWB02312]
NOTICE: Excessive wa-
ter pressure may cause water seepage and deterioration of wheel bearings,
brakes, transmission seals and electrical
devices. Many expensive repair bills have
resulted from improper high-pressure de-
tergent applications such as those avail-
able in coin-operated car washers.
[ECB00712]
4. Once most of the dirt has been hosed off,
wash all surfaces with warm water and mild,
detergent-type soap. An old toothbrush or
bottle brush is handy for hard-to-reach pla-
ces.
5. Rinse the ATV off immediately with clean wa- ter and dry all surfaces with a chamois, clean
towel or soft absorbing cloth.
6. Clean the seat with a vinyl upholstery cleaner to keep the cover pliable and glossy.
7. Automotive type wax may be applied to all painted and chrome plated surfaces. Avoid
combination cleaner-waxes. Many contain
abrasives which may mar the paint or protec-
tive finish. When finished cleaning, start the
engine and let it idle for several minutes.
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Transmission: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:
YFM550DF CHENG SHIN/C828 (AUS)(NZL)
YFM550DF MAXXIS/MU19 (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM550PF CHENG SHIN/C828 (AUS)(NZL)
YFM550PF MAXXIS/MU19 (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM550PHF MAXXIS/MU19
Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
AT25 x 10-12
Manufacturer/model: YFM550DF CHENG SHIN/C828 (AUS)(NZL)
YFM550DF MAXXIS/MU20 (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM550PF CHENG SHIN/C828 (AUS)(NZL)
YFM550PF MAXXIS/MU20 (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM550PHF MAXXIS/MU20Loading: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)
Rear:
30.0 kPa (0.300 kgf/cm², 4.4 psi)
Minimum: Front:
32.0 kPa (0.320 kgf/cm², 4.6 psi)
Rear: 27.0 kPa (0.270 kgf/cm², 4.0 psi)
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