Owner`s manual

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Select a large, flat area off-road to become fa-
miliar with your ATV. Make sure that this area
is free of obstacles and other riders. You
should practice control of the throttle, brakes,
shifting procedures, and turning techniques in
this area before trying more difficult terrain. Al-
ways avoid riding on paved surfaces: the ATV
is designed for off-road use only, and han-
dling maneuvers are more difficult to perform
on pavement.
Shift to the parking position “P” and follow the
instruction on page 6-1 to start the engine.
Once it has warmed up you are ready to begin
riding your ATV. Remember that the engine
and exhaust pipe will be hot when riding and
afterwards; do not allow skin or clothing to
come in contact with these components.
With the engine idling, shift the drive select le-
ver to the low position “L” or the high position
“H”. Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly.
The centrifugal clutch will engage and you will
start to accelerate. If the throttle is applied too
abruptly, the front wheels may lift off the
ground resulting in a loss of directional con-
trol. Avoid higher speeds until you are thor-
oughly familiar with the operation of your ATV.
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. Improper use of the brakes can cause
the tires to lose traction, reducing control and
increasing the possibility of an accident.
CAUTION:
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Do not shift from drive position low “L” to
high “H” or vice versa without coming to a
complete stop. Damage to the engine or
drive train may occur.
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