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OPERATION OF YOUR ATV
Operation of your ATV
Break-In Period
The break-in period for your new ATV is very important. Careful treatment of a new engine will result in more
ecient performance and longer life for the engine. Perform the following procedures carefully.
1� Select an open area that allows room to familiarize yourself with vehicle operation and handling�
2� Place the ATV on a level surface�
3� Fill the fuel tank with gasoline�
4� Check the engine oil level. Add the recommended oil if necessary to maintain the oil level between the
minimum and maximum indicators on the dipstick�
5� Position yourself in the operating position on the vehicle and start the engine� Allow the engine to idle for
a short period before operating.
6� Press the foot brake, select the desired gear, and then release the foot brake.
7� Apply throttle. Drive slowly at rst, varying throttle positions not more than ½ throttle for 10 hours or 100
miles, then another 10 hours or 100 miles of not more than ¾ throttle (whichever interval arrives rst). Do
not operate at sustained idle or sustained wide open throttle�
8� Do pull or carry any loads during the break-in period.
9� At the end of the break-in period, change the oil and lter (20hrs or 200 miles/320km).