OPERATION ...........................................6-1
6
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...................................6-15
Parking................................................6-17
Parking on a slope ..............................6-19
Accessories and loading .....................6-21
RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1
7
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
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
8
ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 8-1
Owner's manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Panel removal and installation............ 8-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-21
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-31
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-39
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-45
V-belt cooling duct check hose........... 8-53
V-belt case drain plug......................... 8-53
Carburetor adjustment........................ 8-55
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-57
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-59
Select lever safety system cable
adjustment........................................ 8-59
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-61
Front brake pad check........................ 8-63
Rear brake shoe inspection................ 8-63
Brake fluid level check........................ 8-65
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-69
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-71
Rear brake pedal and lever
adjustment........................................ 8-73
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ............................................... 8-79
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-81