Massimo MSU 700-4 User manual

MASSIMO ALLIGATOR 700-4 & MSU 700-4
Owner’s Manual

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Massimo Alligator 700-4 or MSU 700-4.
It represents the result of many years of experience in the production of fine
sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. With the purchase of this
UTV, you can now appreciate the highest degree of craftsmanship and reliability.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features
and operation of this UTV. This manual includes important safety information. It
provides information about special techniques and skills necessary to ride your
UTV. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection procedures. If you have
any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your UTV, please
consult the dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
● READ THIS MANUAL TOGETHER WITH TIPS FOR THE UTV RIDER CAREFULLY
AND
COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UTV. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
● PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ON THE UTV.
● NEVER OPERATE AN UTV WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING OR INSTRUCTION.
● THIS UTV, AND ANY OTHER UTV OVER 90cc, SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN BY ANY-
ONE UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Massimo Alligator 700-4 and MSU 700-4 series
UTV’s have three kind of appearances with the same
methods for using, inspection, and maintenance.
With the details of using, inspection and
maintenance, the instruction is suitable for all 700-4
series UTV’s.

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The SafetyAlert Symbol means ATTENTION!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow
WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or
death to the machine operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or
repairing the machine.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the machine.
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
NOTE:

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Curve speed must be smaller than 30km/h(19miles/h).
This UTV is designed and manufactured OFF-ROAD use only. It is illegal and unsafe to
operate this UTV on any public street, road or highway.
This UTV complies with all applicable OFF-ROAD noise level and spark arrester laws and
regulations in effect at the time of manufacture.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this UTV.
When the temperature is below -20℃(-4°F), please park the UTV in the place where the
temperature is higher than -20℃(-4°F).After the UTV has warmed up, the UTV can be started.
Please check page 6-2 on the warming up process.
When the temperature is higher than 38℃(100°F), and when you park the UTV after it run
at high speed, please turn off the flameout switch firstly, while make the radiator fan still work
for 3 minute, then turn off the power switch to save the battery.
When you park the UTV and cut off the engine, please turn off the ignition switch to stop
meter displaying. With EFI system use for this UTV, the electric fuel pump in the fuel tank can
work when the meter displays. If the fuel pump work for a long time ,it will result in battery
power loss and failure to electric start.

CONTENTS
1 LOCATION OF THE WARNING
2AND SPECIFICATION LABELS……1-1
2. SAFETY INFORMATION……………2-1
3. DESCRIPTIONAND VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION……………………3-1
Identification number records………3-3
Key Ldentification Number…………3-3
Vehicle identification number………3-4
4 . CONTROL FUNCTIONS……………4-1
Main switch……………………………4-1
Indicator and warning lights…………4-2
Multi-function meter unit……………4-5
Switches………………………………4-8
Accelerator pedal……………………4-12
Brake pedal…………………………4-13
Parking brake lever…………………4-14
Drive select lever……………………4-15
Fuel tank cap………………………4-15
Front Seats…………………………4-16
Rear Seats…………………………4-17
Seat Belt For Front Seats…………4-17
Seat Belt For Reat Seats…………4-18
Glove compartment…………………4-20
Cargo bed……………………………4-20
Front and rear shock absorber
adjustment…………………………4-23
Trailer hitch bracket…………………4-25
Auxiliary DC jack……………………4-26
5. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS………5-1
Front and rear brakes………………5-2
Fuel……………………………………5-4
Engine oil……………………………5-5
Coolant………………………………5-6
Final gear oil…………………………5-7
Differential gear oil…………………5-7
Seat belts……………………………5-9
Fittings and fasteners………………5-10
Lights…………………………………5-10
Switches……………………………5-10
Tires…………………………………5-11
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How to measure tire pressure……5-12
Tire wear limit………………………5-13
6．OPERATION…………………………6-1
Starting The Engine In Low
Temperatures…………………………6-1
Starting The Engine………………6-2
Warming up……………………………6-3
Drive select lever operation and
Driving In Reverse……………………6-4
Parking………………………………6-6
Parking on a slope……………………6-7
Engine Break-In………………………6-9
Accessories and loading……………6-10
7. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE…………7-1
Getting to know your vehicle………7-1
Learning to operate your vehicle……7-5
Turning your vehicle…………………7-6
Braking………………………………7-7
Going uphill……………………………7-8
Going downhill………………………7-10
Crossing through shallow water…7-12
Riding over rough terrain…………7-15
Riding in brush or wooded
areas…………………………………7-16
Encountering obstacles on the
trail……………………………………7-17
8. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT………………………8-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
The emission control system……8-4
General maintenance and
lubrication chart………………………8-5
Hood…………………………………8-7
Console………………………………8-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge…8-10
Final gear oil…………………………8-14
Differential gear oil………………8-16
Coolant………………………………8-18
Axle boots……………………………8-19
Spark plug inspection………………8-20
Cleaning the air filter elements……8-23
V-belt cooling duct check hose……8-27

V-belt case drain plug………………8-27
Cleaning the spark arrester…………8-28
Valve clearance………………………8-30
Front brake pad check……………8-30
Rear brake pad check………………8-31
Checking the brake fluid level………8-31
Brake fluid replacement……………8-32
Checking the brake pedal……………8-33
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment……………………………8-34
Brake light switch adjustment……8-35
Cable inspection and lubrication…8-36
Brake pedal and accelerator
pedal lubrication………………………8-37
Rear knuckle upper and lower
pivot lubrication………………………8-37
Steering shaft lubrication……………8-38
Wheel removal………………………8-39
Wheel installation……………………8-39
Battery…………………………………8-40
Battery maintenance…………………8-42
Fuse replacement……………………8-43
Replacing a headlight bulb…………8-45
Headlight beam adjustment…………8-48
Tail/brake light bulb
replacement…………………………8-48
Troubleshooting………………………8-50
Check and solution to Common
Problems in Vehicle………………8-51
CLEANING AND STORAGE………9-1
A. Cleaning……………………………9-1
B. Storage……………………………9-3
SPECIFICATIONS…………………10-1
FAULTCODE OF ELECLRONIC
INJECTION SYSTEM……………11-1
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS

1-2
Read and understand all of the labels on
your vehicle. They contain important
information for safe and proper operation of
your vehicle.
Never remove any labels from your vehicle.
If a label becomes difficult to read or comes
off, a replacement label is available from
your dealer.

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2-1
This off-highwayutility vehicle handles differentlyfrom other vehiclesincluding cars andATVs.
SEVEREINJURY OR DEATH can result you do notfollow these instructions:
● Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow theoperating procedures described.
● The vehicle is designed for one driver and three passengers, one driver and one passenger on
front seats, and two passengers on rear seats. No passenger shall be allowed in cargo box.
● Always be sure the driver and passengerare wearing seatbelts.
● Never give a ride to a passenger who is too small to reach and hold the handgrip on the
enclosure.
● Always avoid operating the vehicle on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways,
parkinglots, and streets.
● Never operate this vehicle on anypublic street, road, or highway, even a dirt or gravel one.
● Never operate this vehicle withoutwearing an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. You
should also wear eye protection (goggles or a face shield), gloves, over-the-ankle boots,
long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and longpants.
● Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle.
● Never operate at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions. Always go at a speed that is
proper for the terrain, visibility, operating conditions, and your experience.
● Never attemptjumps of other stunts.
● Always inspect your vehicle each time you use it to be sure it is in safe operating condition,
SAFETY INFORMATION

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Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this
manual.
● Always keep both hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the vehicle at all times during operation.
Keep yourfeeton the floorboard.Never hold onto the enclosure except when using thehandgrip
inside the enclosure. Otherwise, your hand could be injured if it is caught between the enclosure
and an obstacle outside the vehicle.
● Always keep both hands on the steering wheel when driving.
● Never wrap your thumbs and fingers around the steering wheel. This is particularly important
when driving in rough terrain. The front wheels will move right and left as they respond to the
terrain, and this movement will be felt in the steering wheel. A sudden jolt could wrench the
steering wheel around, and your thumbs or fingers could be injured if they are in the way of the
steering wheel spokes.
● Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain .Always be alert to
changing terrain conditionswhen driving the vehicle.
● Never operate on excessively rough, slippery, or loose terrain until you have learned and
practiced the skills necessary to control the vehicle on such terrain. Always be especially
cautious on these kinds of terrain.
● Never turn at excessive speed. Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at
faster speeds. Do not attempt turnson steep inclines.
● Never operate the vehicle on hills that are too steep for itor for your abilities. Go straight up and
down hills where possible. Maximum slope angle:12°. Max. climbing capacity when fully
loaded and towing a trailer with a weight of 550KG.:8°

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● Never operate on hills that are slippery or ones where you will not be able to see far enough
ahead of you. Never go over the top of a hillatspeed if you cannot see whatison otherside.
● Always follow proper procedures for going uphill. If you lose control and cannotcontinue up a hill,
back down the hill with the engine in reverse gear. Use engine braking to help you go slowly. If
necessary, use the brakes gradually to help you go slowly.
● Always check terrain before going down hills. Go as slowly ad possible. Never go down a hill at
high speed.
● Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area.
● Never operate the vehicle in fast flowing water or water deeper than the floorboards on this
model. Remember that wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability. Test your brakes after
leaving water. If necessary, apply them several times to let friction dry outthe linings.
● Always be sure there are no obstacles or people behind you when you operate in reverse.
When it is safe to proceed in reverse, go slowly. Do not brake abruptly when carrying loads in
the cargo bed.
● Always use the size and type of tires specified in this manual.
● Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in this manual.
● Never exceed the stated load capacity. Cargo should be as far forward in the bed as possible,
and distributed evenlyfrom side to side. Be sure cargo is secured so that it cannot move around
during operation. Reduce speed and follow instructions in this manual for carrying cargo or
pulling a trailer.Allow greater distance for braking.

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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improper handling of gasoline.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Gasoline can catch fire and you could be
burned.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always turn off the engine when
refueling. Do not refuel right after the
engine has been running and is still very
hot. Do not spill gasoline on the engine or
exhaust pipe/muffler when refueling.
Never refuel while smoking, or while in
the vicinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as the pilot
light of water heaters and clothes dryers.
When transporting the vehicle in anot-
her vehicle, be sure it is kept in an upright
position. Otherwise, fuel may leak out of
the carburetor or fuel tank.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause
injuries.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
If you should swallow some gasoline or
inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some
gasoline in your eyes, see your doctor
immediately. If gasoline spills on your
skin, wash with soap and water. If
gasoline spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.

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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Starting or running the engine in a
closed area.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Exhaust fumes are poisonous and may
cause loss of consciousness and death
within a short time.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always operate your vehicle in an area
with adequate ventilation.