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 ....................6-31
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 ....................7-67
Sliding and skidding ............................7-69
What to do if .......................................7-73
What to do...........................................7-73
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 ......... 8-17
Cooling system ................................... 8-33
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-37
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-45
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-49
Carburetor adjustment ....................... 8-55
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-57
Throttle lever adjustment ................... 8-59
Valve clearance adjustment .............. 8-61
Front and rear brake pad inspection... 8-63
Brake fluid level inspection ................. 8-65
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-69
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-71
Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-73
Parking brake adjustment................... 8-75
Adjusting the rear brake light switch... 8-79
Clutch lever free play adjustment ...... 8-81
Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-83
Drive chain slack adjustment.............. 8-85
Lubricating the drive chain ................. 8-87
Cable inspection and lubrication ........ 8-91
