6-31234567891011crank the engine more than 10 seconds on eachattempt.7. If the engine is started with the choke in posi-tion (1), the choke should be returned to posi-tion (2) to warm up the engine. If the engine isstarted with the choke in position (2), keep thechoke in this position to warm up the engine.CAUTION:ECB00160For maximum engine life, always warm the en-gine up before starting off. Never acceleratehard when the engine is cold!8. Continue warming up the engine until it idlessmoothly, then return the choke to position (3)before riding.NOTE:The engine is warm when it responds normally tothe throttle with the choke turned off.EBU20301Starting a warm engineFollow the same procedure as for starting a coldengine, with the exception that the choke is not re-quired when the engine is warm. Instead, start theengine with the throttle slightly open.EBU20550ShiftingThis ATV has a 3-speed forward transmission witha centrifugal, automatic clutch. The transmissionallows you to control the amount of power youhave available at a given speed or for starting ac-celerating, climbing, etc.To shift into neutral, return the throttle lever to theclosed position and repeatedly depress the shiftpedal until it stops.1. Shift pedal2. Neutral position21N231