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12. Pour the recommended coolant into the radi-
ator until it is full, and then install the radiator
cap.
13. Start the engine, let it idle for several minutes, and then turn it off.
TIPWhile the engine is idling, check the cooling sys-
tem for leaks. 14. When the engine is cool, remove the radiatorcap to check the coolant level in the radiator.
If it is low, add sufficient coolant until it reach-
es the top of the radiator, and then install the
radiator cap.
15. Install the panels and the front carrier.EBU37113Cleaning the air filterThe main air filter element and sub air filter ele-
ment should be cleaned every 20–40 hours of en-
gine operation. When servicing the air filter
elements, check the air filter case inlet for obstruc-
tions. Check the air filter case rubber joint to the
throttle body and the rubber joint manifold fittings
for an air-tight seal. Tighten all fittings securely to
avoid the possibility of unfiltered air entering the
engine.
TIP Replace the air filter elements if damaged.
 Service the air filter more frequently if you often
ride in wet or dusty areas.
 There is a check hose at the bottom of the air fil-
ter case. If dust or water collects in this hose,
empty the hose and clean the air filter case and
air filter elements. 1. Park the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 5-18.)
3. Remove the air filter case cover by unhooking
the air filter case cover holders.1. Air filter case check hose
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94. Remove the burnt-out bulb.
5. Place a new bulb into position.
NOTICE: Do
not touch the glass part of the bulb. Oil
from your fingers or other contamination
will adversely affect the transparency of
the glass, luminosity of the bulb, and bulb
life. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
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6. Install the socket by pushing it in and turning it clockwise. 7. Install the bulb cover and the cover at the rear
of the headlight. NOTICE: Make sure the
bulb cover is securely fitted over the sock-
et and seated properly.
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8. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
Handlebar-mounted light bulb (equipped mod-
els) 1. Remove the handlebar-mounted light cover by removing the quick fasteners.
2. Remove the bulb cover by pulling it off.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Handlebar-mounted light cover
2. Quick fastener
1
2
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3. Remove the socket by pushing it in and turn-
ing it counterclockwise. 4. Remove the burnt-out bulb.
5. Place a new bulb into position.
NOTICE: Do
not touch the glass part of the bulb. Oil
from your fingers or other contamination
will adversely affect the transparency of
the glass, luminosity of the bulb, and bulb
life. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
[ECB00653]
6. Install the socket by pushing it in and turning it clockwise.
7. Install the bulb cover. NOTICE: Make sure
the bulb cover is securely fitted over the
socket and seated properly.
[ECB03320]
1. Bulb cover
1. Socket
1
1
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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