Starting The ATV
10
Chapter 4
When you start your ATV you are responsible for controlling it. Read the
owner’s manual section on starting your ATV and use the starting proce-
dure represented in the letters BONE-C. Practising this procedure will
help you start the engine quickly and efficiently.
Starting Procedures
Brakes
1. Set the parking brake or for a fully
automatic transmission ATV put into
park.
On
2. Turn the fuel valve to ON or
RESERVE position, depending on
how much fuel is in the machine.
Turn ignition key on, if equipped.
Neutral or Park
3. Check that the transmission is in
NEUTRAL or park. To make sure it is
in neutral, check the NEUTRAL indi-
cator, if equipped. If necessary,
release the parking brake, rock the
machine back and forth keeping your
feet on the footrests, then reapply the
parking brake. Or for a fully automat-
ic transmission ATV, put into Park.
Engine
4. Check that the engine stop switch
is in the RUN or START position. The
engine stop switch is usually found
by either the left or right hand grip.
Choke
5. If the engine is cold, put the
CHOKE in the ON position. Check
your owner’s manual for choke location.
7. Start the engine according to the
directions in your owner’s manual.
8. Once the machine is warmed up,
return the choke to its normal posi-
tion. This is very important because if
you do not, the machine will not run
properly.
Chapter 4 - Quiz
1. The correct way to start a particular ATV is in the owner’s manual.
True
False
2. A way to remember the engine starting procedure is to use the
acronym T-CLOC.
True
False
3. Part of the engine starting routine is being sure the parking brake is
set.
True
False
4. Some ATVs have an “on/off” vent on the fuel cap. True
False
5. The engine should be started with the transmission in first gear.
True
False
6. The parking brake should be engaged when rocking the ATV to
check for neutral.
True
False
7. Keep your feet on the footrests when rocking the ATV to check for
neutral.
True
False
8. The engine stop switch is located in the fuel tank. True
False
9. Put the choke in the “on” position when starting a warm engine.
True
False
10.The fuel valve should be turned to the “on” or “reserve” position
before starting the engine.
True
False
B
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