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NOTE: When the ATV is operated
in extremely cold weather (-23°C/-
10°F or colder), a small amount of
leakage may be present. Unless the
leakage is excessive, replacement is
not necessary.
The shock absorber has a spring force
adjustment sleeve with five adjustment
positions to allow the spring to be
adjusted for different riding and loading
conditions. If the spring action is too soft
or too stiff, adjust it according to the
chart.
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NOTE: Before attempting to adjust
suspension, clean dirt and debris
from the sleeve and remove load
from the suspension; then use the
spanner wrench to adjust the sleeve
to the desired position.
General Lubrication
Cables
None of the cables require lubrication;
however, it is advisable to lubricate the
ends of the cables periodically with a
good cable lubricant.
Engine/Transmission Oil
and Filter
Change the engine oil and oil filter at the
scheduled intervals. The engine should
always be warm when the oil is changed
so the oil will drain easily and com-
pletely.
1. Park the ATV on level ground.
2. Remove the push pin and access
panel.
3. Remove the oil level stick. Be care-
ful not to allow contaminates to
enter the opening.
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4. Remove the drain plug from the bot-
tom of the engine and drain the oil
into a drain pan.
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5. Remove the oil filter plug from the
filter mounting boss (located on the
front-right side of the transmission
case) and allow the filter to drain
completely.
6. Using the oil filter wrench and a
ratchet handle (or a socket or box-
end wrench), remove the old oil fil-
ter and dispose of properly. Do not
re-use oil filter.
NOTE: Clean up any excess oil
after removing the filter.
Position
Spring
Force
Setting
Load
1
Stronger
Soft
Stiff
Light
Heavy
2
3
4
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