
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
Engine break-in...................................6-15
Parking................................................6-17
Parking on a slope ..............................6-19
Accessories and loading.....................6-21
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................................7-39
Climbing uphill.....................................7-45
Riding downhill....................................7-55
Crossing a slope .................................7-59
Crossing through shallow water..........7-63
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding............................7-71
What to do if........................................7-75
What to do...........................................7-75
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ........................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication..........8-7
Panel removal and installation............8-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .........8-21
Final gear oil .......................................8-31
Differential gear oil replacement......... 8-39
Axle boots...........................................8-45
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-47
Air filter element cleaning ...................8-53
V-belt cooling duct check hose...........8-61
V-belt case drain plug......................... 8-61
Carburetor adjustment........................8-63
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-65
Valve clearance adjustment ...............8-67
Select lever safety system cable
adjustment........................................ 8-67
Throttle lever adjustment....................8-69
Front brake pad check........................8-71
Rear brake shoe inspection................8-71
Brake fluid level check........................8-73
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-77
Front brake lever free play..................8-79
Rear brake pedal and lever
adjustment........................................ 8-81
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