OPERATION ...........................................6-1Starting a cold engine ..........................6-3Starting a warm engine ........................6-9Warming up ..........................................6-9Reverse knob operation andreverse driving .................................6-11Shifting ................................................6-15To start out and accelerate ................6-17To decelerate .....................................6-21Engine break-in ..................................6-23Parking ...............................................6-27Parking on a slope ..............................6-29Accessories and loading ....................6-31Accessories ........................................6-31Loading ..............................................6-33RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1Getting to know your ATV .....................7-3Ride with care and good judgement .....7-5Be careful where you ride ...................7-27Turning your ATV................................7-39Climbing uphill.....................................7-45Riding downhill....................................7-55Crossing a slope .................................7-59Crossing through shallow water..........7-63Riding over rough terrain ....................7-67Sliding and skidding ............................7-6967What to do if ... ................................... 7-73What to do ... ...................................... 7-73PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ANDADJUSTMENT ........................................ 8-1Owner’s manual and tool kit ................ 8-3Periodic maintenance/lubrication ......... 8-7Panel removal and installation ........... 8-15Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-17Cooling system ................................... 8-31Changing the coolant.......................... 8-33Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-41Air filter element cleaning .................. 8-45Carburetor adjustment ....................... 8-51Idle speed adjustment ....................... 8-53Throttle lever adjustment ................... 8-55Valve clearance adjustment .............. 8-57Front and rear brake pad inspection... 8-59Inspecting the brake fluid level ........... 8-61Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-65Front brake adjustment ...................... 8-67Rear brake adjustment ....................... 8-69Parking brake adjustment................... 8-71Adjusting the rear brake light switch... 8-75Clutch lever free play adjustment ...... 8-77Drive chain slack check ..................... 8-79Drive chain slack adjustment.............. 8-818