KYMCO UXV500, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 1 - SAFETY

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................. 2

UTV HAZARD WARNING ..................................................................... 3 - 4

SERIAL NUMBERS ................................................................................... 5

LOCATION OF PARTS & CONTROLS ................................................ 6 - 7

HANG TAGS & WARNING LABELS ................................................. 8 - 11

EPA LABEL & HANGTAG ....................................................................... 12

WARNINGS ....................................................................................... 13 - 22

PREVENTION ................................................................................... 23 - 27

Safe Riding Clothing and Gear ...............................................................  23
Condition of the UTV ................................................................................ 24
First Aid and Survival ................................................................................ 27
ACTIVE DRIVING ............................................................................. 28 - 37

Basic Operating Maneuvers ..................................................................... 28
Starting the UTV ................................................................................ 28 - 29
Braking ...................................................................................................... 30
Shifting ...................................................................................................... 30
Driving & Parking the UTV ....................................................................... 31
How to Handle the UTV .................................................................... 32 - 34
Tips ........................................................................................................... 35
SOUND JUDGMENT ........................................................................ 36 - 45

Environment .............................................................................................. 39
Driving on Trails ........................................................................................ 40
Those Around You .................................................................................... 41
Personal Choices ..................................................................................... 42
Load Capacity Ratings Chart ................................................................... 43
Accessory Installation ............................................................................... 43
SUPERVISION ......................................................................................... 46

Taking Responsibility ................................................................................ 46

SECTION 2 - OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

PREFACE ................................................................................................  47

PARTS & ACCESSORIES ....................................................................... 47

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 48

FEATURES & CONTROLS .............................................................. 49 - 60

Brake Pedal .............................................................................................. 49
Accelerator Pedal ..................................................................................... 49
Gearshift Lever ......................................................................................... 49
Parking Brake .................................................................................... 50 - 51

Fuel Tank Filler ......................................................................................... 52
Seat ........................................................................................................... 53
Seat Belts ................................................................................................. 53
Head Cushions ......................................................................................... 53
Tailgate & Cargo Bed ............................................................................... 54
Hood ......................................................................................................... 55
Ignition Switch .......................................................................................... 55
Light Switch .............................................................................................. 56
2WD / 4WD Switch ................................................................................... 56
Choke Knob .............................................................................................. 57
Accessory Power Outlet ........................................................................... 57
Multifunction Meter (Speedometer) ................................................... 58 - 60
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 61 - 79

Maintenance Schedule ...................................................................... 61 - 63
Break-in Procedure ........................................................................... 63 - 64
Tool Kit ...................................................................................................... 65
Gasoline - Oil - Lubricant Requirements .................................................. 65
Engine Oil Inspection & Replacement .............................................. 66 - 67
Front Differential / Rear Drive Lubricant .................................................. 68
Spark Plug ................................................................................................ 69
Air Cleaner ......................................................................................... 69 - 70
Exhaust - Spark Arrestor Cleaning ........................................................... 70
Coolant Level ............................................................................................ 71
Brake Fluid ................................................................................................ 72
Shock Absorbers ...................................................................................... 72
Cables ....................................................................................................... 72
Wheels ...................................................................................................... 73
Tires .......................................................................................................... 74
Engine Idle Speed .................................................................................... 74
Battery ............................................................................................... 75 - 76
Fuses ................................................................................................. 76 - 77
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE ............................................................ 78

PREPARATION AFTER STORAGE ........................................................ 79

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ................................................... 80

U.S. EPA EMISSION CONTROL STATEMENT/WARRANTY

COVERAGE (U.S.) ................................................................................... 81

MAINTENANCE RECORD ............................................................... 82 - 83

INDEX ....................................................................................................... 84

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD ............... (inside of back-cover)

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