PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes...........................5-2
Fuel ......................................................5-3
Engine and transmission oill.................5-5
Chain ....................................................5-6
Throttle lever ........................................5-6
Fittings and fasteners ...........................5-6
Lights....................................................5-6
Switches ...............................................5-6
Battery ..................................................5-6
Tires .....................................................5-7
How to measure tire pressure ..............5-8
Tire wear limit .......................................5-9
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 ....................................6-6
Parking .................................................6-7
Parking on a slope................................6-8
Accessories and loading ......................6-9
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....................7-36
Sliding and skidding ...........................7-38
What to do if .......................................7-40
What to do ..........................................7-40
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