OPERATION ............................................6-1Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3Starting a warm engine .........................6-9Warming up...........................................6-9Drive select lever 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 .....................6-31RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1Getting to know your ATV .....................7-3Ride with care and goodjudgement ...........................................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 ............................7-69What to do if........................................7-7367What to do .......................................... 7-73PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ANDADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7Engine oil............................................ 8-15Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-25Air filter cleaning ................................. 8-29Carburetor adjustment........................ 8-35Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-37Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-39Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-39Front and rear brake padinspection ......................................... 8-41Brake fluid level check........................ 8-43Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-47Front brake lever free play.................. 8-49Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-51Parking brake adjustment................... 8-53Adjusting the rear brake light switch... 8-57Clutch lever free play adjustment ....... 8-59Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-61Drive chain slack adjustment.............. 8-63Lubricating the drive chain.................. 8-65Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-678