
Tire wear limit......................................5-31
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 .........8-31
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-41
Differential gear oil..............................8-47
Cooling system ...................................8-53
Changing the coolant..........................8-57
Axle boots...........................................8-63
Spark plug inspection .........................8-65
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-71
V-belt cooling duct check hose...........8-79
V-belt case drain plug......................... 8-79
Carburetor adjustment........................8-81
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-83
Valve clearance adjustment ...............8-85
Throttle lever adjustment....................8-87
Front brake pad check........................8-89
Rear brake pad check ........................8-91
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...........8-93
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-97
Front brake lever free play..................8-99
Rear brake lever adjustment ............8-101
Brake pedal position adjustment ......8-101
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