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The recommended lubricant (front differ-
ential and rear drive) is SAE approved
80W-90 hypoid. This lubricant meets all
of the lubrication requirements for this
ATV.
Engine Break-In
After the completion of the break-in
period, the engine oil and oil filter should
be changed. Other maintenance after
break-in should include checking of all
prescribed adjustments and tightening of
all fasteners. At the discretion and
expense of the owner/operator, the ATV
may be taken to an authorized dealer for
this initial service.
New ATVs and renewed ATV engines
require a “break-in” period. The first
month is most critical to the life of this
ATV. Proper operation during this break-
in period will help assure maximum life
and performance from the ATV.
During the first 10 hours or 100 miles of
operation, always use less than ½ throt-
tle. Varying the engine RPM during the
break-in period allows the components to
“load” (aiding the engine/transmission
component mating process) and then
“unload” (allowing components to cool).
Although it is essential to place some
stress on the engine components during
break-in, care should be taken not to
overload the engine too often. Do not
pull a trailer during the break-in period.
When the engine starts, allow it to warm
up properly. Idle the engine several min-
utes until the engine has reached normal
operating temperature. Do not idle the
engine for excessively long periods of
time.
Burnishing Brake Pads
Brake pads must be burnished to achieve
full braking effectiveness. Braking dis-
tance will be extended until brake pads
are properly burnished.
To properly burnish the brakes, use fol-
lowing procedure:
1. Choose an area sufficiently large to
safely accelerate ATV to 30 mph and
to brake to a stop.
2. Accelerate to 30 mph; then release
the throttle lever and compress brake
lever to decelerate to 0-5 mph.
3. Repeat procedure twenty times.
CAUTION
Any lubricant used in place of the rec-
ommended lubricant could cause
serious front differential/rear drive
damage.
! WARNING
Do not attempt sudden stops or put
yourself into a situation where a sud-
den stop will be required until the
brake pads are properly burnished.
