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ATV Operation
Active riding and basic maneuvers are
the foundation of your ATV ride. Without
basic skills, it’s impossible to move to
this level — active riding. These are your
basic maneuvers:
• Mounting the ATV
• Starting the Engine
• Starting a Cold Engine
•Shifting
• Braking/Stopping
• Parking
• Dismounting the ATV
Mounting the ATV
1. From the left side, grab the left-side
handlebar and apply the hand brake;
then put your left foot on the footrest.
2. Grab the right-side handlebar.
3. Swing your leg over the seat and set
your right foot down on the right-
side footrest.
4. Get seated in a comfortable position.
5. Always keep your feet planted on
the footrests.
Starting the Engine
Always start with the ATV on a flat, level
surface. Carbon monoxide poisoning can
kill you, so keep your ATV outside while
it’s running. Follow these steps to start it
up:
1. Ensure that the fuel valve is in the
ON position.
2. Mount the ATV and sit down.
3. Compress the hand brake; then
engage the brake lever lock.
4. Shift the transmission into neutral.
5. Turn on the ignition.
6. Move the choke lever to the engaged
position if starting the engine cold (if
it’s already warmed up, you shouldn’t
need to use the choke at all).
7. Move the emergency stop switch to
RUN.
8. Press the starter button.
9. Immediately after the engine starts,
move the choke lever to the mid-
position.
10. Let the engine warm up; then move
the choke lever to the OFF position.
Starting a Cold Engine
1. Turn off all electrical accessories
(lights, etc.); then rotate the ignition
switch key to the first position (ON)
leaving the headlights OFF. Note
that the Neutral light is illuminated.
2. Push the choke lever to the left.
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3. Press on the starter button.
4. When the engine starts, move the
choke lever to the mid-position.
5. Allow the engine to warm up for
approximately 2-2 1/2 minutes; then
move the choke lever to the OFF
position. Do not touch the throttle
lever until the engine has run for at
least 3 minutes.
Basic Operating
Maneuvers
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more
than eight seconds per starting
attempt. The starter motor may over-
heat causing severe starter motor
damage. Allow 15 seconds between
starting attempts to allow the starter
motor to cool.
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more
than eight seconds per starting
attempt. The starter motor may over-
heat causing severe starter motor
damage. Allow 15 seconds between
starting attempts to allow the starter
motor to cool.
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