Baja BA 250 Owner'S Manual Download

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Always wear a helmet; It could save your Life!

Please obtain, review, and follow provincial / municipal government acts and regulations pertaining to owning

and operating an off-road vehicle.

BA 250 ATV

Read this manual carefully. It contains important safety information.

No one under the age of 16 should operate this ATV

OWNER’S MANUAL

Minimum Age Requirement 16

For More information on ATV Safety Contact

the Baja ATV Safety Hotline at: 866-260-8630

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Summary of Contents for BA 250

Page 1: ...ns pertaining to owning and operating an off road vehicle BA 250 ATV Read this manual carefully It contains important safety information No one under the age of 16 should operate this ATV OWNER S MANU...

Page 2: ...in the age group for which an ATV is recommended he or she may not have the skills abilities or judgement needed to operate the ATV safely and may be involved in a serious accident Category Y Youth Mo...

Page 3: ...days Warranty is void if Frame is bent or broken due to abuse Wheels are bent or broken Fender bent or broken due to abuse Any sign of impact accident jumping spin outs or roll over BAJA INC is not l...

Page 4: ...to ride this ATV WARNING Operating this ATV after consuming alcohol or drugs can be hazardous Alcohol and drugs could seriously affect your judgment and cause you to react more slowly They can also af...

Page 5: ...ht Left 6 BA150 Rear Tire Gas Cap Seat Carburetor Muffler Front Tire Front shocks Rear shock Choke Tail Light Fuel Shut off Valve Gas Cap vent hose Oil cap Brake foot Lever Shift Lever Oil Filter Head...

Page 6: ...nother user or owner All information illustrations photographs and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication Due to impro...

Page 7: ...EFORE RIDING 17 BREAK IN 19 SAFETY GEAR 21 STARTING THE ENGINE 24 SHIFTING 25 STARTING OFF 26 BRAKING 27 TURNING 28 OPERATION ON HILLS 29 CLIMBING A HILL 29 DESCENDING A HILL 30 RIDING OVER OBSTACLES...

Page 8: ...AIN CLEANING OILING AND ADJUSTING 57 TIRES 58 BRAKING 61 FRONT HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES 61 REAR HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE INSPECTION 62 GENERAL LUBRICATION 63 TROUBLESHOOTING 64 FUEL SUPPLY CHECK 64 IGNITION...

Page 9: ...ery child who rides the ATV should complete a training course THIS ATV IS NOT A TOY AND COULD BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE An ATV handles differently from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars A co...

Page 10: ...chedules described in this manual Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests of the ATV during operation Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar...

Page 11: ...r procedures if you stall or roll backwards when climbing a hill To avoid stalling use proper gear and maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill If you stall or roll backwards follow the special pr...

Page 12: ...this manual for carrying cargo Allow greater distance for braking The combined weight of the rider and any accessories or cargo must never exceed the vehicle s load capacity of 331 lbs 150 kg Do not t...

Page 13: ...has a four stroke engine Please use oil as described in the chart below By using prescribe oil you will realize the best lubrication for engine Use the chart to select a viscosity rating based on the...

Page 14: ...D HELMET AND PROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS NEVER USE WITH DRUGS OR ALCOHOL NEVER Operate Without proper training or instruction At speeds too fast for your skills or the condition On public r...

Page 15: ...ren under the age of 16 increases the risk of severe injury or death NEVER permit children under age 16 to operate this ATV WARNING UNDER 16 NEVER ride as a passenger Passenger can cause a loss of con...

Page 16: ...10 LOCATION OF LABELS 6 THIS VEHICLE IS AN ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS 5 6...

Page 17: ...ator Light illuminates when ATV is in Neutral 3 Ignition key switch Turn right CW RUN Turn left CCW OFF ATV will only start when ignition key is turned to the RUN position Make sure ignition key switc...

Page 18: ...ght Switch To turn lights ON place switch on LO beam or HI beam To turn lights off place light switch to OFF Electric Start button Engine is started by pushing the electric start button Note Clutch mu...

Page 19: ...ushing parking brake pin in place To release parking brake pull parking brake lever toward hand grip and release pin Brake fluid reservoir To add brake fluid see braking section of this owners manual...

Page 20: ...e ATV is not in use RESERVE position If the fuel level in the fuel tank becomes to low for the engine to stay running while the fuel valve is in the ON position turn the fuel valve to RESERVE This wil...

Page 21: ...ollow safety precautions when refueling could result in a fire or let you to breathe toxic fumes Refuel in a well ventilated area Make sure the engine is off and avoid spilling fuel on a hot engine Do...

Page 22: ...ice review the control system on your ATV before riding Learn to find these controls without looking for them because you will not have time to look for them when you are riding Canadian residents mus...

Page 23: ...ay enough brake force Parking brake effectiveness Tires Proper air pressure Enough tread depth No cracks rips or other damages Fuel Enough fuel for the intended trip Fuel hose connected securely No da...

Page 24: ...s ATV with improper modifications could be hazardous Improper installation of accessories or modifications to this vehicle may cause changes in handling In some situations this could lead to an accide...

Page 25: ...s to glaze and not seal properly Allow the engine to accelerate freely without exceeding the maximum throttle limit Allow the Engine Oil to Circulate Before Riding Allow a few minutes of idling time a...

Page 26: ...TV on any paved surfaces including sidewalks driveways parking lots and streets WARNING Operating this ATV on public streets roads or highways You may collide with another vehicle Never operate this A...

Page 27: ...ver the ankle long pants and a long sleeve shirt WARNING Operating this ATV without wearing an approved motorcycle helmet eye protection and protective clothing Operating without an approved motorcycl...

Page 28: ...tempting wheelies jumps and other stunts Increases the chance of an accident including an overturn Never attempt stunts such as wheelies or jumps Don t try to show off WARNING Operating this ATV after...

Page 29: ...accident or equipment damage Always inspect your ATV each time you us it to make sure the ATV is in safe operating condition Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules descr...

Page 30: ...he parking brake before you start the engine RIDING YOUR ATV STARTING THE ENGINE Before attempting to start the engine make sure to follow these steps 1 Turn the fuel valve to ON position 2 Place chok...

Page 31: ...throttle and apply brakes smoothly As the ATV slows down shift to a lower gear by pulling in clutch lever and depressing the gear shift lever To shift vehicle into reverse 1 While vehicle is stopped...

Page 32: ...d keep applying brakes until ready to start off 2 Pull in clutch and shift in first gear Follow shifting instructions listed on previous page 3 Before releasing clutch and applying throttle release fr...

Page 33: ...ould skid and go out of control if you brake too hard Apply the brakes lightly and carefully on slippery surfaces WARNING Operating the parking brake when the ATV is moving could be hazardous The fron...

Page 34: ...ve your body weight farther toward the inside of the turn to maintain your balance Natural turning forces which can push the vehicle to the outside of the turn increase as the speed or the turn sharpn...

Page 35: ...ills improperly Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to overturn Always follow the proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this owner s manual Always check the terrain carefully befor...

Page 36: ...imbing the hill 4 Slow down gradually when you reach the top of the hill WARNING Going down a hill improperly Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to overturn Always follow proper procedures for g...

Page 37: ...cle to lean sharply to one side Go straight down the hill if possible WARNING Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to overturn Never attempt to turn t...

Page 38: ...hen fully stopped apply rear brake as well and then lock the parking brake Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill Turn the ATV around and remount following the procedure descr...

Page 39: ...control of this ATV You may also regain traction unexpectedly which may cause the ATV to overturn Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by practicing at low speeds and on level smooth terrain O...

Page 40: ...en crossing WARNING Operating this ATV through deep or fast flowing water Tires may float causing loss of traction and loss of control which could lead to an accident Never operate this ATV in fast fl...

Page 41: ...ore riding If the brakes do not regain full stopping power ask your authorized service center to check them before you continue riding your ATV Water that enters the brakes may freeze after you park y...

Page 42: ...tion of hypothermia Information is available at libraries and through government agencies Plan your winter rides with safety and comfort in mind Dress for the worst conditions you might encounter Be p...

Page 43: ...ntrol Severe injury or death could occur if you lose control of the ATV Go slowly and be careful when riding on snow covered terrain Always be alert to changing terrain conditions WARNING Riding on a...

Page 44: ...cle s load capacity of 331 lbs 150Kg 2 Check accessory mounting brackets and other attachments to make sure they provide a rigid non movable mount 3 Accessories added to the handlebar of the ATV shoul...

Page 45: ...he vehicle Locate cargo weight as close to the center of the vehicle if possible 7 Secureyourloadwell Shiftingweightcanaffectyourabilitytohandlethe vehiclesafely 8 Ride at slow speeds and avoid hills...

Page 46: ...severe conditions it will need maintenance more often than shown in the chart Operating your ATV under severe conditions causes more wear on your ATV Severe conditions include operating under frequent...

Page 47: ...ours more often in dusty areas Carburetor I I Cylinder head breather hose C I Spark plug I Valve clearance Check Adjust I Idle speed I I Fuel hose I I I Engine Oil R R Brake Fluid level I I I Brake Ho...

Page 48: ...that the engine may need adjustment or another plug type may be needed Consult your authorized dealer or BAJA INC if your plug insulator is not a light brown color CAUTION Failing to use the proper s...

Page 49: ...0 6 0 7mm for good ignition Use a thickness gauge to check the gap CAUTION Improper installation of the spark plug could damage your ATV An overly tight or cross threaded spark plug will damage the al...

Page 50: ...ll make excess noise if the gap is too large in air valve If gap is too small valve operation will be hindered which could result in valve malfunction and failure Therefore air valve gap must be check...

Page 51: ...OM THE AREA WHILE THIS PROCEDURE IS BEING PERFORMED POISON CAUSES SEVERE BURNS Contains sulfuric acid Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing To prevent accidents rinse empty container with water ANT...

Page 52: ...battery to pierce the six in line openings in bottle Let electrolyte drain into battery until bottle is completely empty see figure 21 Discard empty electrolyte container in a waste area that is inacc...

Page 53: ...n the black negative y cable 3 Charging rate Charge battery 0 7 Amps for 5 10 hours After charging is complete install securely all six battery caps see figure 26 Install battery into battery tray loc...

Page 54: ...ses and charge in a ventilated area If battery gets hot to the touch discontinue charging and allow battery to cool down Do not use fast charging unless it is an emergency At the beginning or end of c...

Page 55: ...its WARNING Operating the vehicle with an inadequate throttle lever free distance could be hazardous Inadequate throttle lever free distance could cause engine speed to rise suddenly when you turn the...

Page 56: ...he idle speed could be hazardous An idle speed that is too high could cause the ATV to launch forward when you start the engine This may cause an accident Excessive engine wear may also result if idle...

Page 57: ...washing gloves when changing oil If oil contacts your skin wash thoroughly with soap and water Launder any clothing or rags if wet with oil Recycle or properly dispose of used oil CAUTION Failure to...

Page 58: ...il 1 Remove oil dip stick cap 2 Remove drain bolt under engine and drain oil into proper container 3 Remove oil filter plug and oil filter screen located on bottom left side of engine Clean screen wit...

Page 59: ...e hazardous If the air cleaner element did not filter dirt severe engine damage would occur if the dirt entered the running engine Never run the engine without the air cleaner element in place CAUTION...

Page 60: ...e excess oil Make sure that the element remains damp with oil but not soaked 1 Locate Air Filter box under seat of ATV 2 Remove air filter by undoing clips from filter box cover 3 Remove air filter an...

Page 61: ...refully the element for tears before and after cleaning it Replace the element with a new one if it is torn CAUTION Failing to position the air cleaner element properly could damage your ATV Air will...

Page 62: ...service center If it is determined the drive chain is damaged check the sprocket also for damage A worn chain can have an adverse affect on the front and rear sprockets When inspecting the sprockets l...

Page 63: ...of slack as shown above WARNING Failing to inspect the drive chain slack before each use of the ATV could be hazardous Too much chain slack could cause the chain to come off the sprockets resulting in...

Page 64: ...ATV with improper tires or even improper tire air pressure could be hazardous If you use improper tires or improper tire air pressure you may lose control of the ATV Always use the size and type tire...

Page 65: ...Cargo should be properly distributed and securely attached Reduce speed when carrying cargo Allow greater distance for braking Always follow the instructions in your owner s manual for carrying cargo...

Page 66: ...ype patch If the damage is from a cut or if the puncture cannot be repaired using a plug the tire should be replaced When operating your ATV in areas here transportation or service facilities are not...

Page 67: ...ou operate your vehicle under these conditions the brake must be inspected more often than recommended in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 Inspect the front disk brake caliper for leakage If brake fluid lea...

Page 68: ...s in sets 1 Inspect the rear disk brake caliper for leakage If brake fluid leaks the safety of riding could be affected 2 Inspect the brake hose for cracks and the joint for leakage 3 Check the brake...

Page 69: ...en you use your ATV in severe conditions Your authorized service center should do general lubrication as shown in the MAINTENANCE CHART The authorized service center will lubricate the vehicle such as...

Page 70: ...ds Note Do not push starter button for more the 5 seconds at a time this could cause damage to the starter d Loosen drain screw and check to see if carburetor is filled back up with fuel e If fuel is...

Page 71: ...it Replace if necessary 3 Make sure fuel valve and fuel tank outlet is not clogged 4 Check idle speed If necessary adjust it using a tachometer The correct idle speed is 1400 1600 r min WARNING Perfo...

Page 72: ...re if you do not handle it properly When draining fuel from the carburetor be sure to shut the engine off Do not smoke and never drain or refuel in an area where there are open flames or sparks Do not...

Page 73: ...ce engine cooling ability conceal damage or increase wear of certain parts It is important to remove all debris during cleaning PREPARATION FOR CLEANING Wash the ATV before any mud dries on the ATV Bl...

Page 74: ...d Be careful with brushes as they may scratch plastic or painted surfaces Rinse the ATV thoroughly with clean water Dry all areas using a chamois or soft absorbent cloth INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING Remo...

Page 75: ...to the normal pressure EXTERNAL 1 Spray all vinyl and rubber parts with rubber protection 2 Spray unpainted surfaces with rust preventative 3 Coat painted surfaces with car wax PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING...

Page 76: ...your authorized service center or BAJA INC order parts The frame VIN number is stamped on the front of the frame as shown in the photograph The engine serial number is stamped on the left side of the...

Page 77: ...Corrected Compression ratio 9 2 1 Air cleaner Paper with Polyurethane Foam Element Max power 16 Hp 6500 500r min Max torque 18 5N m 5500 500r min Idle Speed 1400 500 r min TRANSMISSION Transmission T...

Page 78: ...72 WIRE DIAGRAM BA250 Wire diagram...

Page 79: ...on your vehicle and retain all receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle You may not be denied a warranty claim solely because of your failure to ensure the perfor mance of all scheduled maintena...

Page 80: ...for repair to bring your vehicle into compliance with applicable standards may be denied This Emission Control System Warranty is in addition to the standard Limited Warranty EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIO...

Page 81: ...ontract negligence or other tort or otherwise No express emission control system warranty is given by the Distributor except as specifically set forth herein Any emission control system warranty impli...

Page 82: ...Baja INC P O Box 61150 Phoenix AZ 85082 Tel 602 443 9180 Toll Free 888 863 2252...

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