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
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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 ......... 8-19
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-29
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-35
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-41
V-belt cooling duct check hose........... 8-49
V-belt case drain plug......................... 8-49
Carburetor adjustment........................ 8-51
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-53
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-55
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-57
Front brake pad check........................ 8-59
Rear brake shoe inspection................ 8-59
Brake fluid level check........................ 8-61
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-65
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-67
Rear brake pedal and lever
adjustment........................................ 8-69
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ............................................... 8-75
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-77
Lubricating the brake levers and
brake pedal....................................... 8-79