KYMCO MXU 500 User manual

ATV off road
MXU 500 / MXU 500 IRS
Owner’s Manual
C 2008 KYMCO. All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan. www.kymco.com Version:T200-LAAOCA-US-A5
Do not remove this Owner’s Manual from the vehicle. Read this
manual carefully before operating the vehicle as it contains
important safety information.

IMPORTANT NOTICES
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
AGE RECOMMENDATION
RIDER TRAINING
Your Owner's Manual contains important information on safety, operation, and
maintenance. Any one who operates this ATV should carefully read and
understand the contents of this manual before riding the vehicle.
The minimum recommended age for this ATV model is 16. Children under age 16
should never operate this vehicle.
Anyone who operates this vehicle should get proper instruction.
FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY
This vehicle is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. This machine is
designed and manufactured for OFF-ROAD use only. It is illegal and unsafe to
operate this machine on any public street, road or highway.
This machine complies with all applicable OFF-ROAD noise level and spark
arrester laws and regulation in effect at the time of manufacture.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this
machine.
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SPECIAL MESSAGES
KYMCO provides many important safety messages both in this manual and on the
vehicle. For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention to all
warnings preceded by this alert symbol . Failure to follow the warnings
contained in this manual can result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death may
result if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION Indicates a possibility that equipment or property damage
could result if instructions are not followed.
Note: Gives helpful information
The Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of your ATV. It should
remain with the vehicle at all times and stay with the ATV if it is sold.
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PREFACE
Congratulations on your purchase of the KYMCO ATV. KYMCO take pride in a
worldwide reputation for quality-in research, design, production and service.
For replacement parts and accessories, we recommend genuine KYMCO
products. They've been specially designed for your vehicle and manufactured to
meet KYMCO's demanding standards.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and
operation of this machine. This manual includes important safety information. It
provides information about special techniques and skills necessary to ride your
machine. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection procedures. If you
have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your machine,
please consult a KYMCO dealer.
We wish you many years of safe and enjoyable riding.
While reading this manual, remember:
Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death may
result if instructions are not followed.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product information
available at the time of approval for printing. KWANG YANG MOTOR CO.,LTD
Reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation.
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS....................16
IGNITION SWITCH..............................16
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATOR........17
Multi-function display.......................19
THROTTLE LEVER.............................30
SPEED LIMITER.................................31
HANDLEBAR SWITCHES....................26
Headlight dimmer switch..................26
Start button.....................................26
Engine stop switch...........................27
Passing signal switch.......................27
RIGHT HANDLEBAR SWITCH.............28
2WD/4WD select switch....................28
RECOIL STARTER..............................29
CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS
SAFETY INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
RECORDS...........................................9
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER............9
FRAME SERIAL NUMBER...................10
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER..................10
PARTS LOCATION.............................11
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