
OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ........................6-9
Warming up ..........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Shifting................................................6-15
To start out and accelerate .................6-17
To decelerate......................................6-19
Engine break-in...................................6-21
Parking ...............................................6-23
Parking on a slope ..............................6-25
Accessories and loading ....................6-27
RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV.....................7-3
Ride with care and good judgement .....7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-27
Turning your ATV................................7-41
Climbing uphill.....................................7-47
Riding downhill....................................7-57
Crossing a slope .................................7-61
Crossing through shallow water..........7-65
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-71
Sliding and skidding............................7-73
What to do if........................................7-77
What to do...........................................7-77
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT.........................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter element...........8-17
Final gear oil .......................................8-31
Spark plug inspection .........................8-37
Air filter element cleaning ...................8-43
Carburetor adjustment ....................... 8-49
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-51
Valve clearance adjustment ..............8-53
Throttle lever adjustment ...................8-53
Select lever safety system cable
adjustment........................................8-55
Front brake pad check........................8-55
Rear brake shoe inspection ...............8-57
Brake fluid level check........................8-59
Brake fluid replacement......................8-61
Front brake lever free play..................8-63
Adjusting the brake pedal and rear
brake lever........................................8-65
Adjusting the rear brake light switch...8-73
Clutch adjustment...............................8-75
Cable inspection and lubrication.........8-77
Brake lever and brake pedal
lubrication ........................................8-79
Steering shaft lubrication....................8-81
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