Pass this resistance and release the
handle.
Again take the handle firmly and crank
engine.
Repeat this procedure completely if
necessary.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING
Avoid parking on slope.
Release throttle and completely stop
the vehicle.
Apply the parking brake by using brake
lever lock on brake lever.
Set transmission lever in PARK posi-
tion.
Push the engine stop switch in OFF
position.
Turn key in ignition switch to OFF.
Remove key from ignition switch.
Shifting the Transmission
Let engine idle to warm up.
Apply brakes and select the desired
gear range H or L.
NOTE:
The brake must be applied
when the transmission lever is en-
gaged in the park position.
Release brakes.
CAUTION:
Make sure parking brake
is fully disengaged before operat-
ing the ATV.
Gradually press the throttle lever to in-
crease engine speed and thus engag-
ing the continuously variable transmis-
sion (CVT).
At the opposite, when the throttle
lever is released, the engine speed
decreases.
Using the Reverse
CAUTION:
When changing from
forward to reverse, or vice-versa,
always completely stop the vehicle
and apply the brake prior to moving
the transmission lever.
The same procedures as SHIFTING
THE TRANSMISSION above apply ex-
cept for the following.
Set the transmission lever in RE-
VERSE position.
2WD/4WD Selector
The 4WD mode may be selected
or deselected when the vehicle is
stopped.
CAUTION:
The vehicle must be
stopped to engage or disengage
2WD/4WD
selector.
Mechanical
damage may occur if selector is en-
gaged or disengaged while driving.
CAUTION:
If the rear wheels are
spinning, release the throttle and
wait engine return to the idle before
selecting the 4WD mode.
The 4WD mode is engaged when the
selector is pushed downwards.
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