OPERATION ...........................................6-1
6
Starting a cold engine ..........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ........................6-9
Warming up...........................................6-9
Reverse knob operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Shifting ................................................6-15
To start out and accelerate .................6-17
To decelerate ......................................6-21
Engine break-in...................................6-23
Parking ...............................................6-27
Parking on a slope ..............................6-29
Accessories and loading ....................6-33
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................................7-41
Climbing uphill.....................................7-47
Riding downhill....................................7-57
Crossing a slope .................................7-61
Crossing through shallow water..........7-65
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 ........... 8-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-19
Cooling system ................................... 8-35
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-39
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-47
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-53
Carburetor adjustment........................ 8-59
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-61
Throttle lever adjustment ................... 8-63
Valve clearance adjustment .............. 8-65
Front and rear brake pad inspection... 8-67
Brake fluid level inspection ................. 8-69
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-73
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-75
Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-77
Parking brake adjustment................... 8-79
Adjusting the rear brake light switch... 8-83
Clutch lever free play adjustment ...... 8-85
Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-87
Drive chain slack adjustment.............. 8-89
Lubricating the drive chain ................. 8-91
Cable inspection and lubrication ........ 8-95