4 G Riding before the differential gear lock is proper- ly engaged (e.g., when the indicator and indica- tor light are flashing) will cause the engine speed to be limited until engagement is complete. G When the ATV is in four-wheel-drive differential gear lock, the maximum traveling speed is limit- ed to 35 km/h (22 mi/h). However, if conditions require full engine power to be available, push and hold the override switch to disable the differ- ential gear lock speed limiter. (See page 4-8 for EBU18280 Throttle lever Once the engine is running, movement of the throt- tle lever will increase the engine speed. Regulate the speed of the ATV by varying the throttle position.
Because the throttle is spring- loaded, the ATV will decelerate, and the engine will return to an idle any time the hand is removed from the throttle lever. a detailed explanation of this switch.) 4-12 pectedly. This could distract the operator and increase the risk of losing control and causing Always ride at a slow speed when the ATV is in differential gear lock, and allow extra time and distance for maneuvers. All wheels turn at the same speed when the dif- ferential gear is locked, so it takes more effort to turn the ATV. The effort needed to turn in- creases with the riding speed.
You may lose control and have an accident if you cannot make a sharp enough turn for the speed you G When the switch is set to “LOCK”, the differential gear lock indicator and indicator light will flash until the differential gear is locked. G When the indicator and indicator light are flash- ing, turning the handlebar back and forth will help the differential gear lock to engage. WARNING an accident. are traveling. EWB00140 NOTE: WARNING