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ATV-1098
In the OFF position, the valve will not
allow gasoline to flow to the carbure-
tor. In the ON position (the normal
operating position), gasoline will flow
from the tank to the carburetor. In this
position, 2.46 L (0.65 U.S. gal.) will
remain in the tank as a reserve quantity.
Moving the valve to the reserve (RES)
position will allow the operator to use
the remaining gasoline in the tank.
When turning the valve to any of the
three positions, be sure the indicator is
pointed directly at the position desired.
Electric Fuel Pump
(650 V-Twin)
An electric fuel pump is incorporated
in the gas tank to deliver gasoline to the
carburetors. The fuel pump is activated
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
NOTE: Both the ignition and fuel
pump functions will be interrupted
by the Vehicle Tip Sensor (VTS) if
the ATV tips over past 60°-70°.
Righting the ATV will reactivate the
ignition and fuel pump.
Vacuum Fuel Pump
(400 TBX/500/650)
A vacuum fuel pump is incorporated in
the gas tank to deliver gasoline to the
carburetor. The fuel pump operates
when the engine is turning.
Decompression Lever
(250/300)
NOTE: The engine on some mod-
els can be started in any gear if the
hand brake lever is applied. How-
ever, it is recommended to shift
into neutral before starting the
engine.
733-731A
The engine has a manual decompres-
sion lever which may be activated
when starting the engine using the
recoil starter. Activating the decom-
pression lever allows the engine to be
cranked over at a higher rate of speed.
To activate the decompression lever,
lift the decompression lever fully
upward; then release it. The lever will
automatically return to its OFF posi-
tion.
NOTE: The decompression lever
may lift without any resistance and
will then return to its OFF position.
If this occurs, decompression has
occurred. Pull the recoil to start
the engine.
! WARNING
Never leave the valve in the ON or
RES position when the engine is not
running.
! CAUTION
Do not use the manual decompres-
sion lever when using the electric
start. Also, do not activate the
decompression lever when the
engine is running.