Tires ....................................................5-21
How to measure tire pressure.............5-25
Tire wear limit......................................5-27
OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine .........................6-9
Warming up...........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Reverse lock release wire...................6-15
Shifting ................................................6-17
To start out and accelerate: ................6-19
To decelerate: .....................................6-21
Engine break-in...................................6-23
Parking................................................6-27
Parking on a slope ..............................6-27
Accessories and loading .....................6-29
RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV .....................7-3
Ride with care and good judgement .....7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-27
Turning your ATV................................7-41
Climbing uphill.....................................7-47
Riding downhill....................................7-57
Crossing a slope .................................7-61
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Crossing through shallow water ......... 7-65
Riding over rough terrain .................... 7-69
Sliding and skidding............................ 7-71
What to do if ... ................................... 7-75
What to do ... ...................................... 7-75
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Engine oil............................................ 8-13
Transfer gear oil replacement............. 8-23
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-27
Differential gear oil replacement......... 8-31
Axle boots........................................... 8-35
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-37
Air filter cleaning ................................. 8-43
Carburetor adjustment........................ 8-49
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-51
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-53
Select lever safety system
cable adjustment .............................. 8-53
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-55
Front brake pad inspection ................. 8-55
Rear brake shoe inspection................ 8-57
Brake fluid level inspection ................. 8-57
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-61
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