
Tires ...................................................5-25
How to measure tire pressure ............5-29
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
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................................7-39
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
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What to do if ... ...................................7-75
What to do ... ......................................7-75
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............................................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 cleaning ................................8-71
V-belt cooling duct check hose .......... 8-77
Carburetor adjustment .......................8-81
Idle speed adjustment ....................... 8-83
Valve clearance adjustment ..............8-85
Throttle lever adjustment ...................8-87
Front brake pad inspection ................8-89
Rear brake pad inspection ................. 8-89
Inspecting the brake fluid level ..........8-91
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-95
Front brake adjustment ......................8-97
Rear brake lever adjustment .............8-99
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