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Reverse Override
Switch - Automatic
Transmission
These ATV’s are equipped with a
reverse speed limiter system. When
additional RPM is needed in reverse,
depress and hold the override switch.
Choke Lever
(250/300/650 V-Twin)
NOTE: On the 400/500/650 mod-
els, the choke is an automatic one.
There is no choke lever.
The choke lever is used to help start a
cold engine. Press the lever down fully
to activate the choke. Return the lever
to the full upright position to de-acti-
vate the choke.
Throttle Lever
Control engine RPM with the position
of the throttle lever. Operate this lever
with the thumb. Pushing it forward
increases engine RPM and allowing it
to retract decreases engine RPM.
ATV0047A
Throttle Limiter Screw
Throttle lever travel may be limited by
adjusting the throttle limiter screw. The
throttle limiter should be adjusted
according to the operator’s skill and
experience. To adjust the throttle lim-
iter, use the following procedure.
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1. Loosen the jam nut.
2. Turn the throttle limiter screw
clockwise to decrease engine RPM
maximum or counterclockwise to
increase engine RPM maximum.
3. Tighten the jam nut securely.
NOTE: The ATV is equipped with
a CDI unit that retards ignition tim-
ing when maximum RPM is
approached. When the RPM lim-
iter is activated, it could be misin-
terpreted as a high-speed misfire.
Auxiliary Brake Pedal
Pressing the auxiliary brake pedal
downward will apply the brake to the
rear wheels.
ATV0088D
Gas Tank Valve
(250/300/400)
The gas tank valve is incorporated in
the gas tank. There are three positions:
ON, RES, and OFF.
! WARNING
Never activate the override switch
while the throttle is open as a loss
of control may result.
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