YX Motors YXQUAD X User manual

Congratulations onyour purchase.lt represents theresult of manyyears of experience inthe production
of fine sporting,touring,and pace-setting racing vehicles. With the purchase, you can now appreciate
the high degree of craftsmanship and reliabilitythat have made a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this
vehicle. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection procedures. If you have any questions
regarding the operation or maintenance of your vehicle, please consult a dealer.
INTRODUCTION
Please read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Do not attempt to
opertate this vehicle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its controls
and operating features. Regular inspections and careful maintenance, along with
good operating techniques, will help ensure that you safely enjoy the capabilities
and reliability of this vehicle.

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
FAILURETO FOLLOW THEWARNINGSCONTAINEDINTHISMANUALCANRESULTINSERIOUS
INJURYORDEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to po-
tential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken
to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property.
NOTICE
TIP A TIP provides key information to make procedures easieror clearer.
* Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT USE
This vehicle is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. Use on public
streets, roads, or highways is not only illegal in most areas, it also increases
the risk of an accident involving other vehicles. This vehicle does not meet
federal motor vehicle safety standards for on-road use.
Check the laws and regulations in force before choosing where to operate this
vehicle. It is illegal to operate this vheicle on public lands where vehicles its
size are prohibited.
This vehicle complies with almost all state off-highway noise level and spark
arrester laws and regulations.

LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABLES....................
SAFETY INFORMATION......................
DESCRIPTION....................................
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................
Main switch.......................................
Indicator and warning lights................
Multi-function meter unit ....................
Switches ..........................................
Accelerator pedal...............................
Brake pedal ......................................
Parking brake lever.............................
Drive select lever................................
Fuel tank cap.....................................
Doors...............................................
Seats...............................................
CONTENTS Seat belts...........................................
Glove compartment............................
Cargo bed.........................................
Front and rear shock absorber
adjustment.........................................
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver........
Auxiliary DC jack..............................
FORYOURSAFETYPRE-OPERATION
CHECKS...........................................
Front and rear brakes.........................
Fuel ................................................
Engine oil.........................................
Coolant .............................................
Final gear oil....................................
Differential gear oil ...........................
Accelerator pedal ............................
Seat belts........................................
Steering...........................................
Fitting and fasteners..........................
Lights..............................................
1-1
2-1
3-1
4-1
4-1
4-2
4-5
4-11
4-13
4-13
4-14
4-15
4-15
4-16
4-16
4-17
4-18
4-19
4-21
4-23
4-23
5-1
5-3
5-4
5-6
5-7
5-7
5-7
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-9
5
1
2
4
3

Swtiches...............................................
Control cables..................................
Tires................................................
OPERATION......................................
Engine brake-in.................................
Starting the engine............................
Drive select lever operationand reverse
driving...............................................
On-Commandfour-wheel-driveswitch
and differential gear lock switch..........
Parking............................................
Loading............................................
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE..........
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE....................
Driver requirements............................
Passenger requirements....................
Occupant protection system...............
Protective structure............................
Seat belts.........................................
Doors..................................................
Passenger handholds.........................
Seat and hip restraints........................
Floorboard.........................................
Steering wheel...................................
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE...........................................
Personal protective equipent................
Practice for new users................
Getting ready to ride..........................
Turning.............................................
Acceleration......................................
Braking.............................................
Engine braking..................................
Leaving the vehicle.............................
Parking on a flat area...........................
Parking on a slope.............................
Loading..............................................
Operation on different surfaces and ter
rains................................................
Hills..................................................
5-9
5-9
5-9
6-1
6-1
6-2
6-4
6-6
6-8
6-9
7-1
7-1
7-3
7-4
7-4
7-6
7-6
7-9
7-9
7-10
7-11
7-11
7-12
7-12
7-13
7-14
7-15
7-16
7-16
7-16
7-17
7-17
7-17
7-18
7-18
7-19
7
6

Uphill...................................................
Downhill............................................
Rough terrain.....................................
Pavement..........................................
Water................................................
Loose terrain/slipperyterrain.................
Brush or wooded areas......................
Encountering obstacles.....................
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT..................................
Owner’s manual and tool kit................
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system................
General mainternance and lubrication
chart................................................
Hood.................................................
Console.............................................
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge...........
Final gear oil.....................................
Differential gear oil...............................
Coolant...............................................
Axle boots.........................................
Spark plug inspection.........................
Cleaning the air filter element..............
Drive select lever box check hose........
V-belt case drain plug.........................
Cleaning the spark arrester...................
Valve clearance....................................
Brakes.............................................
Checkingthefrontandrearbrakepads..
Checking the parking brake pads.........
Brake fluid replacement.......................
Checking the brake pedal......................
Parkingbrakeleverfreeplayadjustment.
Brake light switch adjustment..............
Cable inspection and lubrication...........
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal
lubrication...........................................
Rear knuckleupper and lower pivot
lubricatoin..........................................
Steering shaft lubricaion.....................
7-20
7-21
7-22
7-22
7-22
7-23
7-24
7-24
8-1
8-2
8-4
8-5
8-7
8-9
8-10
8-16
8-19
8-21
8-23
8-24
8-26
8-31
8-32
8-33
8-34
8-34
8-35
8-36
8-37
8-37
8-38
8-39
8-40
8-41
8-41
8-43
8

Wheel removal..................................
Tire replacement...............................
Wheel installation...............................
Battery.............................................
Battery maintenance.........................
Fuse replacement.............................
Replacing a headlight bulb..................
Headling beam adjustment...................
Tail/brake light bulb replacement..........
Troubleshooting.................................
Troubleshooting charts.......................
Cleaning and storage...........................
A. Cleaning........................................
B. Storage...........................................
SPECIFICATIONS.................................
ELECTRICALCIRCUITDIAGRAM..........
8-43
8-44
8-45
8-46
8-47
8-51
8-53
8-55
8-56
8-58
8-59
9-1
9-1
9-2
10-1
9
10
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EmissionControlSystem Warranty.........12-1
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