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 ....................6-33RIDING 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................................7-41Climbing uphill.....................................7-47Riding downhill....................................7-57Crossing a slope .................................7-61Crossing through shallow water..........7-65Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69Sliding and skidding ............................7-71What to do if .......................................7-75What to do ..........................................7-7567PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ANDADJUSTMENT ........................................ 8-1Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7Panel removal and installation ........... 8-17Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-19Cooling system ................................... 8-35Changing the coolant.......................... 8-39Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-47Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-53Carburetor adjustment........................ 8-59Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-61Throttle lever adjustment ................... 8-63Valve clearance adjustment .............. 8-65Front and rear brake pad inspection... 8-67Brake fluid level inspection ................. 8-69Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-73Front brake lever free play.................. 8-75Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-77Parking brake adjustment................... 8-79Adjusting the rear brake light switch... 8-83Clutch lever free play adjustment ...... 8-85Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-87Drive chain slack adjustment.............. 8-89Lubricating the drive chain ................. 8-91Cable inspection and lubrication ........ 8-958