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ATV Operation
Active riding and basic maneuvers are
the foundation of your ride. Without
basic skills, it’s impossible to execute
active riding. These are your basic
maneuvers:
• Mounting the ATV (Operator)
• Mounting the ATV (Passenger)
• Starting the Engine
• Starting a Cold Engine
• Shifting
• Braking/Stopping
• Parking
• Dismounting the ATV
Mounting the ATV
(Operator)
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.
Mounting the ATV
(Passenger)
1. After the operator is seated and has
the brake firmly applied, with your
left hand, grasp the left shoulder of
the operator, and with your right
hand grasp the backrest; then swing
your leg over the seat and set your
right foot down on the right-side
footrest.
2. Get seated in a comfortable position
and keep hands firmly on the hand-
holds.
3. 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
(lights, etc.); then with the transmis-
sion in the neutral position, 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 the starter button.
Basic Operating
Maneuvers
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more
than eight seconds per starting
attempt. The starter motor may over-
heat 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 8 seconds per starting attempt.
The starter motor may overheat caus-
ing severe starter motor damage.
Allow 15 seconds between starting
attempts to allow the starter motor to
cool.
