Page 1: ...FORE YOU USE THIS V HICLE It contains important safety information OWNER SMIN Al PLEASE CHECK YOUR LOCAL RIDING LAWS AND R250 REGULATIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE This ATV should not be ridden by...
Page 2: ...YOUR ATV MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE WARNING AND NOTICE LABELS ON THE ATV NEVER OPERATE AN ATV WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING OR INSTRUCTION FREE TRAINING IS AVAILABL...
Page 3: ...used to alert you to potential person_ al injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which it not avoi...
Page 4: ...ecification labels 4 Description 5 Serial number location 5 Location and function of parts 6 Instrument and control functions 7 Ignition switch 7 Indicator light 8 Handlebar switches 8 Throttle lever...
Page 5: ...installation of battery 14 Checking before riding 15 Adding fuel and engine oil 16 Front and rear brakes 17 Drive chain 17 G etting to know your etv 18 Ride with care and good judgement 18 Get traini...
Page 6: ...em 22 Be careful where you ride 22 Starting and riding 23 Starting the engine 23 Shifting 23 To start out and accelerate 24 To decelerate 24 Turning 24 Braking 24 Stopping 25 Parking brake 25 Periodic...
Page 7: ...stem 31 Lubricating driven chain 31 Gear box lubricating oil 32 Inspection of battery 32 Adjusting the carburetor 32 Troubleshooting chart 33 Cleaning and storage 34 Cleaning 34 Storage 34 Specificati...
Page 8: ...ohol or drugs before or while operating this ATV Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly You should also wear eye protection goggles or face shield gloves...
Page 9: ...bing a hill If you stall or roll backwards follow the special procedure for braking described in this manual Dismount on the uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill Turn the ATV around and...
Page 10: ...r other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers When transporting the ATV in another veh icle be sure it 1 is kept upright and that the fuel cock is in the OFF...
Page 11: ...nd understand all of the labels on your ATV These labels contain important information for safe and proper operation Never remove any labels from your ATV If a label becomes difficult to read or comes...
Page 12: ...ecial service these marks can provide you or maintenance man some information Engine serial number is stamped on the topside of the engine transmission case Frame serial number VIN brand is located on...
Page 13: ...ction of parts Left view 1 Headlights 2 Fuel petcock 3 Chock 4 T il brake light 5 Shift pedal 6 Footrest Right view 1 Spark arrester 2 Seat 3 Fuel tank cap 4 Oil filter element 5 Brake pedal 6 Front w...
Page 14: ...TIOl ls 6WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result d h in serious 1n1ury or eat 2 1 Ignition switch Ignition switch is located at right side of the b d which has two positions ON and OFF...
Page 15: ...t switch OFF o o 2 Engine stop switch 3 Start switch J 4 Chock 2 3 1 Light switch o O OFF Set this switch to 11 o to turn on the low beams and the taillight Set the switch to11 o to turn on the high b...
Page 16: ...ich is supplied by the choke Move the choke in direction a to turn on the choke Move the choke in direction b to turn off the choke 2 4 Throttle lever Once the engine is running movement of the thrott...
Page 17: ...direction b 3 Tighten the locknut 1 Locknut 2 Adjusting screw 3 No more than 12 mm 0 47 in 2 6 Clutch leve left handlebar and the The clutch lever is locate_ d n theorated in the clutch ignition circu...
Page 18: ...to prevent from slipping of itself Method Firstly hold front brake lever Then press down parking brake plate to achieve parking brake 1 Parking brake plate 2 10 Shift pedal This ATV is equipped w ith...
Page 19: ...as three positio s 11 ON When the lever is on this pos1t1on the fu_ el w1 I_ I flows to the carburetor normal riding is done with this position 1 d t n lever to 11 RES if you run out of fuel w 1 en mg...
Page 20: ...s suit the Adjust the spring preload as follows Turn the adjusting ring in direction a to incr spring preload and thereby harden th e suspeea e the in direction b to decrease the spring preloadnsion a...
Page 21: ...lower the spring preload With each complete turn of the adjusting nut distance A is changed by 1 0 mm 0 04in 2 17 Charging and Installation of Battery Before starting the vehicle install the battery...
Page 22: ...If necessary ec opera 2 Lubricate cable ii necessary S Check lever free nlav and adiust 11 necessarv Throttle lever 1 Make sure that operation is sm ot check cable free play and adjust ii necessary 2...
Page 23: ...SAE 15W 40 eClean the oil screw and moou t it inutes Remove to oil drain screw to let all oil flow out i uv et he oil gauge a nd the oil to the upper limitation position of the oil to the upper limita...
Page 24: ...ght is incorrect have a sales dealer adjust it 3 2 2 Brake operation Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to make sure they are working properly If the brakes do not provide proper braking...
Page 25: ...n to ride be sure you have read this owner s Manual completely and understand the operation of the controls Pay particular attention to the safety information Please also read all notice and warning l...
Page 26: ...should never operate an ATV with engine size greater than 90 cc 5 3 This ATV is designed to carry operator onlypassengers prohibited A WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Carrying a passenger on this ATV WHAT C...
Page 27: ...ating without eye protection can result in an accident and increases your chances of a severe injury in the event of an accident Operating without protective clothing increases your chances of severe...
Page 28: ...ion Could result in an accident HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while driving this ATV 5 6 During operation Alway keep your feet on the footboards during operation oth...
Page 29: ...ccumulated around the engine area could catch fire Someone touching the exhaust system during or after operation could be burned HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not operate idle or park the ATV in dry gras...
Page 30: ...6 1 2 Starting in warm state 1 Don t pull the choke lever and let it in the original position 2 Start the engine following the step 2 3 in 6 1 1 6WARNING eoo not start the engine in doors or with lit...
Page 31: ...or shifting can cause the tires to lose traction reducing control and increasing the possibility of an accident 6 5 Turning To turn the vehicle the rider should shift body weight forward and support...
Page 32: ...ll keep your ATV in the safest and best operating condition possible The most important points of inspection adjustment and lubrication are explained on the following pages The intervals given in the...
Page 33: ...regap or replace if necessary 3 Vales Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary J J 4 Carburetor Check choke operation and correct ifnecessary J J Check engine idling speed and adjust if necessary...
Page 34: ...necessary Front brake Check operation and correct if necessary 4 Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage and correct if necessary Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit Rear brake Check ope...
Page 35: ...ricate with lithium soap based grease 14 Upper and lower Lubricate with lithium soap based grease arm pivots Drive chain Check chain slack and adjust if necessary 15 Check rear wheel alignment and cor...
Page 36: ...orrect if necessary switches Battery Check electrolyte level and specific gravity and correct if 26 necessary Make sure that the breather hose if oroperlv routed TIP The air filter needs more frequent...
Page 37: ...r pressure in tire should be about 0 25 kg cm 3 6psi Never under inflate or over inflate 6 WARNING eoperating the vehicle with excessively worn tires can cause skidding due to reduced traction elmprop...
Page 38: ...vel is below the mark line drain out the remaining brake fluid and fill new DOT3 brake fluid eA ways keep the brake disc and the brake pads clean 7 3 4 Lubricating driven chain Lubricating the driven...
Page 39: ...according to the manual 6NOTICE Never open top cap strip and seal plugs when charging 7 3 7 Adjusting the carburetor The carburetor should be checked and if necessary adjusted at the intervals specifi...
Page 40: ...n There is compression There Is no compression Check the ignition Have a sales dealer check the ATV 1 Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug 1 Have a sales...
Page 41: ...most of the dirt has been hosed off wash all surfaces with warm water and mild detergent type soap An old toothbrush or bottle brush is handy for hard to reach places 5 Rinse the ATV off immediately...
Page 42: ...ectrodes are grounded This will limit sparking during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder wall with oil e Remove the spark plug cap from the...
Page 43: ...cooled 4 stroke single cylinder manual transmission Start type Electric start Transmission Chain drive Engine gear 4 3 2 1 N R Shift gear Foot lgnition CDI Fuel capacity 4 2L Front brake Drum Rear br...
Page 44: ...minder to you that the maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work MAINTENANCE INTERVAL DATE OF SERVICING DEALER MILEAGE REMARKS month km mi hours SERVICE NAME AND ADDR...
Page 45: ...related part on your vehicle is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by Tao Motor This is your emission control system defects warranty NOTICE Use of any Tao Motor vehicles in any type of...
Page 46: ...ped with an odometer or hour meter on which the odometer mileage or hour meter reading has been changed so that actual mileage cannot be readily determined Ill Limited Liability A The liability of Tao...
Page 47: ...equivalent in performance and durability may be used in the performance of any maintenance or repairs However Tao Motor is not liable for these parts The owner is responsible for the performance of al...
Page 48: ...ther vehicle with apassenger Cgers affect balance and steering and ncreese risk of loslng control Al WAYS use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle overturns on hllls and rough terrain and It turn...
