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General Information
Control Locations and
Functions
Ignition Switch Key
Two keys come with the ATV. Keep the
spare key in a safe place. An identifying
number is stamped on each key. Use this
number when ordering a replacement
key.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has three positions.
ATV-0056
OFF position — All electrical circuits
except the accessory plug are off. The
engine will not start. The key can be
removed in this position.
NOTE: The accessory plug is pow-
ered by the battery at all times.
ON position — The ignition circuit is
complete and the engine can run. The key
cannot be removed in this position.
LIGHTS position — The ignition circuit
is complete and the headlights and tail-
light are on. The key cannot be removed
in this position.
Shift Lever
XR185A
This ATV has a dual-range automatic
transmission with reverse.
Hand Brake Lever/Brake
Lever Lock
738-420B
The hand brake is considered to be the
normal operating (main) brake. It should
be applied whenever a braking situation
is needed.
Apply the brake by compressing the
brake lever toward the handlebar.
To engage and release the brake lever
lock, use the following procedure.
1. Squeeze the hand brake lever two or
three times and release it.
2. Depress and hold the brake lever
lock.
3. While holding in on the brake lever
lock, squeeze the brake lever.
NOTE: It will click as it engages
and the brake lever will not return to
its released position.
4. Attempt to push the ATV. Check to
make sure the brake lever lock
engages properly and that the brake
(when engaged) locks the wheels.
CAUTION
Leaving the ignition switch in the ON
or LIGHTS position for a long period
of time when the engine is not run-
ning may cause the battery to dis-
charge. Always leave the ignition
switch in the OFF position when
engine is not running.
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