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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 102
Principle of Operation ................................................................ 102
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 103
Emergency Starting ................................................................... 103
Shutting Off the Engine............................................................. 105
VEHICLE WARM-UP ................................................................ 106
RIDING THE VEHICLE .............................................................. 106
HOW TO RIDE .......................................................................... 107
TERRAIN/RIDING VARIATIONS ............................................. 110
POST-OPERATION CARE ........................................................ 117
SPECIAL OPERATIONS ........................................................... 118
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART......................................... 120
FLUID LEVELS.......................................................................... 122
Brake System ............................................................................ 122
Chaincase Oil Level ................................................................... 123
Oil Injection System .................................................................. 124
Cooling System ......................................................................... 124
Battery Electrolyte ..................................................................... 126
MAINTENANCE FOR EPA CERTIFIED ENGINES ................... 127
Engine Emissions Information................................................... 127
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 129
Vehicle Cleaning and Protection ................................................ 129
Belt Guard Removal and Installation ......................................... 130
Drive Belt Removal/Installation ................................................. 131
Drive Chain Tension .................................................................. 135
Drive Pulley Adjustment ............................................................ 136
Drive Belt Condition .................................................................. 138
Brake Condition ......................................................................... 139
Brake Adjustment...................................................................... 139
Rear Suspension Condition ....................................................... 139
Suspension Stopper Strap Condition......................................... 139
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