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ATV Operation
Active riding and basic maneuvers are the foundation of your ATV
ride. Without basic skills, it’s impossible to move to this level— active
riding. These are your basic maneuvers:
• Mounting the ATV
• Starting the Engine
• Starting a Cold Engine
• Braking/Stopping
• Shifting
• Parking
• Dismounting the ATV
Mounting the ATV
1. From the left side, grab the left-side handlebar, apply the brake,
and put your left foot on the footrest.
2. Grab the right-side handlebar.
3. Swing your leg over the seat and set your right foot down on the
right-side footrest.
4. Get seated in a comfortable position.
5. Always keep your feet planted on the footrests.
Starting the Engine
Always start with the ATV on a flat, level surface. Carbon monoxide
poisoning can kill you, so keep your ATV outside while it’s running.
Follow these steps to start it up:
1. Mount the ATV and sit down.
2. Engage the brake lever lock.
3. Turn on the ignition.
4. Shift into neutral.
5. Move the emergency stop switch to RUN.
6. Press the starter button.
7. Let the engine warm up.
Starting A Cold Engine
NOTE: It is very important not to touch or compress the
throttle lever during the starting procedures.
1. Turn off all electrical accessories (hand warmer, lights, etc.); then
rotate the ignition switch key to the first position (ON) leaving the
headlights OFF. Note that the N is indicated on the LCD.
2. Press on the starter button.
NOTE: Do not touch the throttle lever until the engine has
run for at least 3 minutes.
3. Allow the engine to warm up for approximately 2-3 minutes or
until the ATV will accelerate without hesitating.
Basic Operating Maneuvers
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more than eight seconds per
starting attempt. The starter motor may overheat causing
severe starter motor damage. Allow 15 seconds between
starting attempts to allow the starter motor to cool.
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more than eight seconds per
starting attempt. The starter motor may overheat causing
severe starter motor damage. Allow 15 seconds between start-
ing attempts to allow the starter motor to cool.
