
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...................................6-17
Parking................................................6-19
Parking on a slope ..............................6-21
Accessories and loading.....................6-23
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 .........8-39
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-53
Differential gear oil..............................8-57
Cooling system ...................................8-63
Changing the coolant..........................8-67
Axle boots...........................................8-75
Spark plug inspection .........................8-77
Air filter element cleaning ...................8-83
V-belt cooling duct check hose...........8-91
V-belt case drain plug......................... 8-91
Carburetor adjustment........................8-93
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-95
Valve clearance adjustment ...............8-97
Select lever safety system cable
adjustment........................................8-97
Throttle lever adjustment....................8-99
Front brake pad check......................8-101
Checking the rear brake pads ..........8-101
Checking the brake fluid level........... 8-103
Brake fluid replacement....................8-107
Front brake lever free play................8-109
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