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GENER
A
L MAINTENAN
CE
OIL COOLER
KC0083
NOTE: Dirt and debris must be
cleaned from the cooling fins regu-
larly to ensure proper engine oil
cooling.
NOTE: High engine RPM, low
vehicle speed, or heavy load can
raise engine temperature.
Decreasing engine RPM, reducing
load, and selecting an appropriate
transmission gear can lower the
temperature.
SHOCK ABSORBERS
Each shock absorber should be visibly
checked weekly for excessive fluid
leakage (some seal leakage may be
observed but it does not indicate the
shock is in need of replacement),
cracks or breaks in the lower case, or a
bent shock rod. If any one of these con-
ditions is detected, replacement is nec-
essary.
NOTE: When the ATV is operated
in extremely cold weather (-23°C/-
10°F or colder), a small amount of
leakage may be present. Unless
the leakage is excessive, replace-
ment is not necessary.
The shock absorber has a spring force
adjustment sleeve with five adjustment
positions to allow the spring to be
adjusted for different riding and load-
ing conditions. If the spring action is
too soft or too stiff, adjust it according
to the chart.
KC0102
NOTE: Before attempting to
adjust suspension, clean dirt and
debris from the sleeve and remove
load from the suspension; then
use the spanner wrench to adjust
the sleeve to the desired position.
GENERAL
LUBRICATION
Cables
None of the cables require lubrication;
however, it is advisable to lubricate the
ends of the cables periodically with a
good cable lubricant.
Engine/Transmission
Oil and Filter
NOTE: Refer to the recom-
mended oil viscosity chart (on
page 56) in this manual for the
proper engine oil.
CAUTION
Continued operation of the ATV
with high engine temperature may
result in engine damage or prema-
ture wear.
Position
Spring
Force
Setting
Load
1
Stronger
Soft
Stiff
Light
Heavy
2
3
4
5