
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 ....................7-69
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
Engine oil............................................8-13
Final gear oil .......................................8-21
Spark plug inspection .........................8-27
Air filter element cleaning ...................8-31
Carburetor adjustment ....................... 8-37
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-39
Valve clearance adjustment ..............8-41
Throttle lever adjustment ...................8-41
Front brake pad check........................8-43
Rear brake shoe inspection ...............8-43
Brake fluid level check........................8-45
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-47
Front brake lever free play..................8-49
Rear brake adjustment .......................8-51
Adjusting the rear brake light switch...8-57
Clutch adjustment ..............................8-59
Cable inspection and lubrication.........8-61
Brake lever and brake pedal
lubrication ........................................8-63
Steering shaft lubrication.................... 8-63
Wheel removal....................................8-65
Wheel installation ...............................8-67
Battery ...............................................8-69
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