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Is Your ATV Ready to Ride?
Before Riding
Cargo
Throttle
Brakes
Headlight and
Headlight Dimmer
Switch
Engine Stop Switch
Reverse Assist Lever
Steering
Check that all cargo is secure.
Check these items after you get on the ATV:
Check the freeplay and adjust if needed. Press
the throttle to make sure it moves smoothly
without sticking, and snaps shut automatically
when it is released, in all steering positions
(page
).
Squeeze the front and rear brake levers and
step on the rear brake pedal to check that the
controls operate normally. Check for proper
freeplay (pages
,
). Make sure there is
no brake fluid leakage.
Check for proper function (page
).
Check for proper function (page
).
Check the freeplay and adjust if needed
(page
). Make sure the lever operates
smoothly without sticking.
Check that the wheels turn properly as you
steer the handlebar. Move the handlebar right
and left and check that there is no excessive
backlash.
Remember, be sure to take care of any problem you find, or have your
Honda dealer correct it before you ride.
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