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
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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
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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
11 11-1
EmissionControlSystem Warranty.........12-1
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Be a responsible owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are responsible for the safe and proper operation of your
YXQUAD
YXQUAD
X. While
understanding all parts of this manual are important for vehicle ownership, be sure to read this chapter
and the instructions in Chapeter 7 before operating the X. Also use these two chapeters and the
labels on the vehicle to instruct new opertators and passengers. Do not allow anyone else to operatre
your vehicle or ride as a passenger if you are unsure that he/she is willing and able to follow these
instrucions.
Get to know your vehicle
This off-roadvehiclewill handle and maneuver differently from cars,ATVs, go-carts,golf-carsand grounds-
keeping vehicles. Follow these instructions to reduce your risk of an accident and to reduce the risk of
serious injury or death in the event of an accident.
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Before you operate the
YXQUAO
X
Prepare yourself and your passenger:
This vehicle is intended for use only by an operator 16 or older with a valid motor vehicle license.
This vehicle is designed to carry the driver and one passenger. Never carry passengers in the
cargo bed.
Both driver and passenger should wear seat belts properly.
Both driver and passenger must be able to put both feet flat on the floorboard while seated
upright with their backs against the seat backs. Passenger must be able to reach and hold the
handholds within the cage/frame.
Both driver and passenger should wear an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. Both
driver and passenger should also wear eye protection (goggles or a face shield), gloves, over-
the-ankle boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
Do not drive or ride as passenger after using drugs or alcohol.
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Prepare your vehicle
Perform the pre-operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating
condition. Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properlyincreases the possibility of an accident or
equipment damage. See pages 5-1-5-2 for a list of pre-operation checks.
Prepare your load or trailer
Carrying loads, towing a trailer, or pulling objects can affect handling, stability, and risk of overturn or
other accidents.
Read Chapter 6 before loading, towing, or pullingobjects.
Do not overload the vehicle or trailer. Refer to label in cargo bed for cargo bed load limit, Refer to
label next to hitch for tongue weight and trailer load limits.
Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side to side, and as low and as far forward as possible.
Secure cargo so that it will not shift - a loose load could change handling unexpectedly or be
thrown forward and strike occupants.
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Prepare your load or trailer
Keep your body completely inside the vehicle at all times. Keep both hands on the steering
wheel. Be sure passenger is seated, belted, and holding onto the handholds. Close doors before
driving.Any part of your body (arms, legs, and head) outside the vehicle can be struck by objects
your vehicle is passing or crushed by the vehicle cage/frame in a rollover accident.
Watch for branches, brush, or other hazards that could enter the vehicle.
Abrupt maneuver or aggressive driving, enven on flat, open areas, can cause loss of control,
including rollovers. The
YXQUAD
X has higher ground clearance and other features to handle rug-
ged terrain, and, as a result, can overturn in situations where some other vehicles may not.
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Avoidrollovers:
Use carewhen turining:
Turning the steering wheel too far or too fast can result in a rollover.
Avoid sideways sliding, skidding, or fishtailing, and never do donuts.
Slow down before entering a turn and avoid hard braking in a turn.
Whenmakingtightturnsfromastoporatslowspeeds,avoidsuddenorhardacceleration.
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Drive straight up and down inclines, not acrossthem. If crossing a hill is unavoidable, drive slowly
and turn downhill immidiately if you feel the vehilcle may tip.
Avoid paved surfaces.Turn graduallyand go slowlyif you must drive on pavement. This vehicleis
designed for off-road use only.
If you think or feel that the vehicle may tip or roll, keep you body completely inside the protective
structure of the vehicle.
Brace yourself bypressing your feet firmly on the floorboards and keep a firm grip on the steering
wheelor handholds.
Do not put your hands or feet outside of the vehicle for any reason. Your arm or leg could be
crushed.
Do not tryto stop a vehicle tipover using your arm or leg.
Do not operate this vehicle on anypublic street, road, or highway, even if dirt or gravel.
Do not operate the vehicle in fast-flowing water or water deeper than 33 cm (13 in). If you must cross
shallow, slow-moving water, choose your path carefully to avoid sharp drop-offs, large rocks, or
slippery surfaces. Operating this vehicle through deep or fast-flowing water can lead to loss of
control oroverturn. To reduce your risk of drowning or other injuries, use care when crossing through
water.
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When loaded with cargo or towing a trailer:
Reduce speed, operate in low gear only, and allow more room to stop.
Avoid hills and rough terrain. Use extreme caution when towing or carrying a load on inclines.
Load trailer properly and use extra care when towing or pulling.
Do not tow or pull objects from anypart of the vehicle other than the trailer hitch bracket or winch(if
installed).
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Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
headaches, dizziness,drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and eventually death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may be present even if you do not see
or smell any engine exhaust. Deadlylevels of carbon monoxidecan collect rapidly andyou can quickly
beovercome andunable to save yourself.Also, deadlylevels of carbon monoxidecan linger forhours or
days in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas. If you experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICALTREATMENT.
Do not run engine indoors. Even if you tryto ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels.
Donotrunengine in poorlyventilatedor partiallyenclosed areas suchas barns, garages, or carports.
Do not run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through openings
such as windows and doors.
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Genuine Accessories
Choosing accessories for your X is an important decision. Genuine Accessories which are
available only from a dealer, have been designed, tested, and approved for use on your X.
Many companies with no connection to manufacture parts and accessories or offer other modifications
for vehicles. My company is not in a position to test the products that these aftermarket companies
product. Therefore, We can neither endorse nor recommend the use of accessories not sold or modifi-
cations not specifically recommended even if sold and installed by a dealer.
Aftermarket parts, accessories, and modifications
While you may find aftermarket products similar in design and quality to genuine Accessories series.
recognize that some aftermarket accessories or modifications are not suitable because potential safety
hazards to you or others. Installing aftermarket products or having other modifications performed to your
X that change any of the vehicles design or operation characteristion can put you and others at
greater risk of serious injury or death. You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle.
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