
Tire wear limit......................................5-33
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............................................8-29
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-39
Cooling system ...................................8-45
Changing the coolant..........................8-49
Spark plug inspection .........................8-57
Air filter element cleaning ...................8-63
V-belt cooling duct check hose...........8-71
Carburetor adjustment........................8-73
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-75
Valve clearance adjustment ...............8-77
Throttle lever adjustment....................8-79
Front brake pad check........................8-81
Rear brake shoe inspection................8-81
Brake fluid level check........................8-83
Brake fluid replacement......................8-87
Front brake lever free play..................8-89
Rear brake pedal and lever
adjustment........................................8-91
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