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Summary of Contents for ALTERRA MUD PRO 700 LTD EPS 2018

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Page 2: ...placement FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARN INGS CONTAINED IN THIS MAN UAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH For your safety it is important all opera tors be properly trained to operate an ATV Training...

Page 3: ...s outlined This preventive maintenance program is designed to ensure that all critical components on this ATV are thor oughly inspected at various intervals All information in this manual is based on...

Page 4: ...TBX 46 Side Storage Compartment TBX 46 Safety Flag Bracket 46 Rack Loading Front and Rear 46 Trailering and Towing 46 Transporting 47 Gasoline Oil Lubricant 48 Engine Break In 49 Burnishing Brake Pad...

Page 5: ...pery surfaces such as ice go slowly and be very cautious in order to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backward when climbing a...

Page 6: ...d complete a training course Always follow these age recommen dations A Y 12 is intended for use by children age 12 or older and a T 14 is intended for use by an operator age 14 or older A child under...

Page 7: ...children under 14 years of age with parental supervision Call the CSC at 1 613 739 1535 ext 227 for more details Also available is a bilingual com puter based safety training program on a CD ROM from...

Page 8: ...ATV should read and understand this information before riding The labels should be considered as permanent parts of the ATV If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your authorized dealer...

Page 9: ...WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 7 Warning Labels Information 0411 426 0411 966 1411 574 1411 932 1411 804 4411 550 F G H K I J...

Page 10: ...WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 8 Warning Labels Information 0411 975 4411 787 0411 648 L TBX M TBX N Mud Pro...

Page 11: ...injury 9 Hangtag This vehicle comes with a hangtag containing important safety information Anyone who rides the ATV should read and understand this information before riding Pour commander des tiquett...

Page 12: ...ing anyone under age 16 to operate this ATV WHAT CAN HAPPEN Use of an ATV by children can lead to severe injury or death of the child Children under the age of 16 may not have the skills abilities or...

Page 13: ...an approved helmet increases your chances of a severe head injury or death in the event of an accident Operating without eye protection can result in an acci dent and increases your chances of a sever...

Page 14: ...xperience WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Failure to inspect the ATV before operating Failure to properly maintain the ATV WHAT CAN HAPPEN Increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage HOW TO...

Page 15: ...possible Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered the turning technique as described in this Operator s Manual Practice first on level ground Be very careful when turni...

Page 16: ...eeds Do not turn at excessive speed WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Climbing hills improperly WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause the ATV to over turn HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow p...

Page 17: ...speed Keep weight uphill Apply the brakes Engage the brake lever lock after you are stopped If you begin rolling backwards Keep weight uphill Gradually apply the brakes while rolling backwards When fu...

Page 18: ...n extremely slippery surfaces such as ice go slowly and be very cautious in order to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating the ATV with improper mo...

Page 19: ...specified in this Operator s Manual for this ATV Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in this Operator s Manual WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating the ATV through deep or fast flowing wat...

Page 20: ...f control and an accident HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never exceed 10 MPH 16 KPH with the differential lock engaged Always disen gage the differential lock as soon as not needed for additional traction WA...

Page 21: ...under your helmet and a snowmobile suit in the winter and lighter protective clothing in the summer Following is the minimum protection you need to wear during every ride ATV 0004 Helmet Your helmet i...

Page 22: ...ellaneous Items 1 Tires and Wheels Correct tire pressure is crucial Consult the ATV Specifications section of this Operator s Manual for tire pressure guidelines Incorrect tire pressure can cause poor...

Page 23: ...ed for them At the min imum during every ATV ride you should have the following items on board Tools Water Identification First Aid Kit For rides that are longer in duration and distance the following...

Page 24: ...ing up and how to get back Emergency Kit with Flashlight and First Aid Kit You ll need several items in your Emer gency Kit including a flashlight The matches will come in handy if you need to start a...

Page 25: ...Active Riding is the second part of P A S S It involves an understanding of how your body weight balance gravity and physical forces affect the handling of the ATV Knowing how to shift your weight is...

Page 26: ...ds that are eas ily identified during daytime are much more difficult to see and avoid When night riding make sure the lights are properly adjusted and in good working order Reduce speed do not over d...

Page 27: ...Maintenance You have to maintain your ATV The General Maintenance section of this Operator s Manual tells you about taking care of your ATV If at any time abnor mal noises vibrations or improper func...

Page 28: ...ous to operate if you choose to ignore safety precautions take unnecessary chances or ride beyond your ability or your vehicle s capability Don t allow the thrill of free dom or adventure to affect yo...

Page 29: ...best defense is to check out your local state or provincial ATV laws before riding It ll also make sure that you can continue to ride in your favorite areas The quick est way to have a land area clos...

Page 30: ...for you to be firm Experienced Trained Riders If anyone is going to borrow your ATV you are responsible for their supervision Before they ride have them take the training course have them watch the sa...

Page 31: ...x 8 12 TBX 28 x 9 14 Mud Pro Tire Size Rear 25 x 10 12 TBX 28 x 11 14 Mud Pro Tire Inflation Pressure w operator 34 5 kPa 5 0 psi Tire Inflation Pressure w operator and cargo 48 3 kPa 7 0 psi Mud Pro...

Page 32: ...ake 10 Brake Lever Lock 11 Key Switch 12 Shift Lever 13 Throttle Limiter 14 Throttle Lever 15 DC Power Outlet 16 Taillight Brakelight 17 Operator s Manual Location 18 Headlight HI LO Switch 19 Starter...

Page 33: ...the engine warm up Starting a Cold Engine NOTE It is very important not to touch or compress the throttle lever during the starting procedures 1 Turn off all electrical accessories hand warmer lights...

Page 34: ...Turn off the ignition 4 If you have to park on a hill shift the ATV into low gear or park if appli cable 5 Engage the brake lever lock Dismounting the ATV After you ve followed the procedure for parki...

Page 35: ...otrests and both hands on the handlebar 2 Hold the brake lever and release the brake lever lock 3 Shift into gear 4 Release the brake slowly and apply the throttle Leaning Weight Shift and Balance Whe...

Page 36: ...Ease off the throttle as you approach the turn to slow down 2 Use the principles of leaning weight shifting and balancing shift your body weight to the inside of the turn 3 You might have to lean int...

Page 37: ...n the ATV from the uphill side and keep your weight shifted uphill when you sit down 10 Start the engine and follow the method for riding downhill Riding Uphill Many accidents happen while riding on h...

Page 38: ...y weight as far back on the seat as possible 2 Keep it in a low gear stay out of neutral 3 Lightly apply the brake and ease up on the throttle Sidehilling Traversing Sidehilling is considered an advan...

Page 39: ...til the emergency is over and you re back in control Crossing Obstacles Crossing obstacles is risky avoid it if possible Riding over logs rocks and ruts means combining all the active rid ing skills i...

Page 40: ...turn 4 Turn handlebar Parking on a Hill This shouldn t be necessary but if it is 1 Keep it in gear 2 Engage the brake lever lock 3 Find something to block the rear tires Stalling on a Hill If you use...

Page 41: ...elf enough time to get off the road 6 You have to assume that oncoming cars don t see you and if they do they won t be able to predict your actions 7 It s illegal to cross public roads in some places...

Page 42: ...e and park Drive Select Switch FI475A This switch allows the operator to operate the ATV in either two wheel drive rear wheels or four wheel drive all wheels For normal riding on flat dry hard surface...

Page 43: ...h is in the LIGHTS position When the switch is in the HI position the high beam will illuminate When the switch is in the LO position the low beam will illuminate Emergency Stop Switch OFF position Th...

Page 44: ...Throttle Limiter Screw XR233A Throttle lever travel may be limited by adjusting the throttle limiter screw The throt tle limiter should be adjusted according to the operator s skill and experience To...

Page 45: ...eration In the event of electrical power failure the EPS system becomes disabled simi lar to an automobile with the engine shut off Steering effort increases but steering control can be maintained Spe...

Page 46: ...reset 5 Odometer Trip Meter Clock Engine Hour Meter Displays odometer total distance the vehicle has trav eled or one of two trip meters used to measure trips or trip legs corre sponding to the funct...

Page 47: ...Trip 2 is selected 14 Speedometer Tachometer Needle digital analog gauge Indicates approximate vehicle speed in MPH or km h when speedometer function is selected or RPM when tachometer function is se...

Page 48: ...pull the straps over the hatch lugs Safety Flag Bracket A bracket is provided for mounting a flag at the rear of the ATV Rack Loading Front and Rear The front rack and rear rack are designed to carry...

Page 49: ...s NOTE Suitable hold down straps are available from your authorized dealer Ordinary rope is not recom mended because it can stretch under load CF755A CF754A WARNING Make sure that the load in the trai...

Page 50: ...ll Weather synthetic engine oil is the only oil recom mended for use in this engine use of any API certified SM 0W 40 oil is acceptable OILCHARTJ Recommended Front Differential Rear Drive Lubricant NO...

Page 51: ...ess 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 prope...

Page 52: ...ery year Maintenance Schedule Item Page Initial Service 100 miles 1 month 3 months 6 months Battery 56 I I Engine nuts and bolts I I Valve clearance I I Spark plug 59 I I I 59 Replace every 4000 miles...

Page 53: ...ys tem is being filled air pockets may develop therefore run the engine for five minutes after the initial fill shut the engine off and then fill the cooling sys tem to the bottom of the stand pipe in...

Page 54: ...he screen to the radi ator after cleaning Shock Absorbers Each shock absorber should be visibly checked weekly for excessive fluid leak age some seal leakage may be observed but it does not indicate t...

Page 55: ...el stick Be careful not to allow contaminates to enter the opening CF298A 3 Remove the drain plug from the bot tom of the engine and drain the oil into a drain pan 733 441A 4 Using the oil filter wren...

Page 56: ...s 6 Install the filler plugs Hydraulic Hand Brake Brake Fluid Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir If the level in the reser voir is not visible in the sight glass add DOT 4 brake...

Page 57: ...l w black nuts or 80 ft lb aluminum wheel w chrome nuts Rear Foot Brake The rear foot brake must be maintained to be fully functional 1 Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir The fluid level mus...

Page 58: ...ar cleaning and recharging in order to deliver peak performance and maxi mum service life The following proce dures are recommended for cleaning and maintaining a sealed battery Always read and follow...

Page 59: ...he Maintenance Charge Indicator D illuminates The main tainer charger will charge the battery to 95 capacity at which time the Maintenance Charge Indicator D will illuminate and the maintainer charger...

Page 60: ...able to the negative terminal 3 of the good battery B then attach the other clamp of the negative black jumper cable 4 to an unpainted metal surface A on the engine or frame well away from the dead ba...

Page 61: ...ould be tightened 1 2 turn once the washer contacts the cylin der head A used spark plug should be tightened 1 8 1 4 turn once the washer contacts the cylinder head Throttle Cable Adjustment To adjust...

Page 62: ...the air cleaner 12 Install the air filter frame assembly and cover 13 Install the storage compartment and cover Air Filter Housing Drain s Inspect the drain s beneath the main housing for debris and...

Page 63: ...nuts on the wheel to be removed 3 Elevate the ATV 4 Remove the lug nuts 5 Remove the wheel 6 Install the wheel and install the lug nuts 7 Install the wheel then using a criss cross pattern tighten the...

Page 64: ...ng harness 2 Connect the new bulb assembly to the wiring harness connector then insert into the headlight housing and rotate fully clockwise Taillight Brakelight To replace the taillight brakelight bu...

Page 65: ...o raise or counterclock wise to lower the beam CD714A Fuses The fuses are located in a power distribu tion module under the seat If there is any type of electrical system failure always check the fuse...

Page 66: ...lungers of the shock absorbers 7 Tighten all nuts bolts cap screws and screws Make sure rivets hold ing components together are tight Replace all loose rivets Care must be taken that all calibrated nu...

Page 67: ...nstall Con nect the battery cables making sure to connect the positive cable first 7 Check the entire brake systems fluid level pads etc all controls head lights taillight brakelight and head light ai...

Page 68: ...vehicle on Company supplied batteries Exclusions to this warranty include normal wear abuse or corrosion and the following parts and items Tires CV Boots Torn or Punctured Upholstery Oil Filter Drive...

Page 69: ...he Limited Warranty in the event the selling dealer has ceased to do business you have moved or you are in a location away from your selling dealer warranty may be performed by any authorized dealer T...

Page 70: ...30 months 5000 kilometers 3107 miles or 500 hours whichever comes first COMPONENTS COVERED I For exhaust emissions emission related components include any engine parts related to the following system...

Page 71: ...69 Maintenance Record DATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...

Page 72: ...nly available in the country in which the original retail purchase occurs to the original retail purchaser resident in that country or to a transferee resident in that country of the balance of the re...

Page 73: ...71 Fold Back CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP TEXTRON OFF ROAD PRODUCT SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPT P O BOX 810 THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701 Place Stamp Here...

Page 74: ...72 NOTES...

Page 75: ...be replaced ask the dealer to notify the manufacturer for correct registration information Record the Vehicle Identification Number and Engine Serial Number in the spaces provided to assist you in or...

Page 76: ...2017 Textron Specialized Vehicles a division of Textron Inc Trademarks of Textron Specialized Vehicles p n 2261 876...

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