
How to measure tire pressure.............5-27
Tire wear limit......................................5-29
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............ 8-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .........8-29
Final gear oil .......................................8-39
Differential gear oil replacement.........8-45
Cooling system ...................................8-51
Changing the coolant..........................8-55
Axle boots...........................................8-61
Spark plug inspection .........................8-63
Air filter element cleaning ...................8-69
V-belt cooling duct check hose...........8-77
V-belt case drain plug.........................8-77
Carburetor adjustment........................8-79
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-81
Valve clearance adjustment ...............8-83
Throttle lever adjustment.................... 8-85
Front brake pad check........................8-87
Rear brake shoe inspection................8-87
Brake fluid level check........................8-89
Brake fluid replacement......................8-93
Front brake lever free play..................8-95
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