
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 .........8-33
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-47
Differential gear oil.............................. 8-51
Cooling system ...................................8-57
Changing the coolant..........................8-61
Axle boots...........................................8-69
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-71
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-77
Carburetor adjustment........................8-85
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-87
Valve clearance adjustment ...............8-89
Throttle lever adjustment....................8-89
Front brake pad check........................8-91
Rear brake pad inspection..................8-91
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...........8-93
Brake fluid replacement......................8-97
Front brake lever free play..................8-99
Rear brake lever and pedal
adjustment...................................... 8-101
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch .............................................8-105
Cable inspection and lubrication.......8-107
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