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NOTE: Do not touch the throttle
lever until the engine has run for at
least 3 minutes.
3. If the engine does not start, press the
starter button again for eight seconds.
4. Allow the engine to warm up for
approximately 2-3 minutes or until the
ATV will accelerate without hesitating.
Shifting
1. To engage any gear position from park,
move the shift lever upward to the
desired position: R (reverse), N (neu-
tral), H (high range), or L (low range).
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2. To engage the P (park), come to a
complete stop; then shift the trans-
mission into park.
NOTE: The high range is for nor-
mal riding with light loads. The low
range is for carrying heavy loads or
trailer towing. Compared to HIGH
range, the LOW range position pro-
vides slower speed and greater
torque to the wheels.
Braking/Stopping
Always allow plenty of room and time to
stop safely. Sometimes quick stops are
inevitable, so always be prepared.
Whether you’re stopping slowly or stop-
ping quickly, do the following:
1. Squeeze the brake lever on the left
handlebar to apply both the front and
rear brakes.
2. If your wheels lock, release them for
a second; then apply them again.
3. Never “ride” the brake. Even main-
taining minimal pressure on the
brake lever will cause the brake pads
to drag on the disc and may overheat
the brake fluid.
Parking
Parking involves following the previous
rules for braking, then:
1. After the vehicle stops, shift into
Low.
2. Turn off the ignition switch when fan
stops. See Shutting Down Properly on
page 40.
If parking on a hill or any incline is the
only alternative, use caution and follow
these procedures after the vehicle stops:
1. Engage the brake lever lock.
CAUTION
Always shift into low range when
operating on wet or uneven terrain,
when towing or pushing heavy loads,
and when using a plow. Failure to fol-
low this caution may result in prema-
ture V-belt failure or in damage to
related drive system components.
! WARNING
Use only approved brake fluid. Never
substitute or mix different types or
grades of brake fluid. Brake loss can
result. Check brake fluid level and
pad wear before each use. Brake loss
can result in severe injury or even
death.
! WARNING
Excessive repetitive use of the
hydraulic brake for high speed stops
will cause overheating of the brake
fluid and premature brake pad wear
which will result in an unexpected
loss of brakes.
! WARNING
Parking on any incline can allow the
vehicle to move, causing injury or
damage.
CAUTION
Parking on any incline puts exces-
sive loads on shifting mechanisms
and can cause hard shifting and/or
stress on parts.
