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General Maintenance
Radiator
The radiator area requires to be checked
periodically for debris. Inspect the radiator
ns, they must be clean, free of mud, dirt,
leaves and any other debris that would
prevent the radiator to cool properly. Remove
as much of the debris as possible with
your hands. If water is available, use a low
pressure to rinse the radiating ns. Do not
use high pressure as it will damage the
radiator.
Never clean radiator with your hands when engine is hot. Let the radiator cool
down before cleaning.
Do not use high pressure water to clean radiator, damage may occur.
CAUTION
Shock Absorbers
Each shock absorber on your ATV should be visibly inspected weekly for excessive
uid leakage (some seal leakage is normal), cracks or breaks in the shock body, or a
bent shock rod. If any of these conditions are present, replacement is necessary.
NOTE: If you ride your ATV in extremely cold weather (-10⁰ F/-23⁰ C or colder),
a small amount of uid leakage may occur on the shock rod. Unless the
leakage is excessive, replacement of the shock absorbers is not necessary.
The shock absorbers have spring
force adjustment sleeves with ve
positions to allow the spring rate to be
adjusted for dierent riding conditions.
If the spring rate is too soft or too sti,
adjust the sleeve according to the
chart below.
NOTE: Properly lift ATV o
the ground to remove load on
suspension before adjusting shock
springs. Use a spanner wrench to
adjust the spring force adjustment
sleeve to the desired position.
Position Spring
Force
Setting Load
1
2
3
4
5
Stronger
Soft
Sti
Light
Heavy
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