Rear shock absorber
adjustment................................... 4-17
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 4-18
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ........... 5-1
Front and rear brakes ..................... 5-2
Fuel ................................................. 5-4
Engine oil ........................................ 5-6
Final gear oil.................................... 5-6
Coolant............................................ 5-7
Throttle lever ................................... 5-8
Fittings and fasteners...................... 5-8
Lights............................................... 5-8
Switches.......................................... 5-8
Tires ................................................ 5-9
How to measure tire pressure....... 5-11
Tire wear limit................................ 5-12
OPERATION..................................... 6-1
Starting a cold engine ..................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine ................... 6-3
Warming up..................................... 6-3
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ............................... 6-4
Engine break-in ............................... 6-7
Parking............................................. 6-8
Parking on a slope........................... 6-9
Accessories and loading ............... 6-10
RIDING YOUR ATV .......................... 7-1
Getting to know your ATV ............... 7-3
Ride with care and good
judgement...................................... 7-4
Be careful where you ride.............. 7-16
Turning your ATV .......................... 7-22
Climbing uphill ............................... 7-24
Riding downhill .............................. 7-30
Crossing a slope............................ 7-32
Crossing through shallow water .... 7-34
Riding over rough terrain............... 7-37
Sliding and skidding....................... 7-38
What to do if................................... 7-40
What to do ..................................... 7-40
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