Getting Familiar With Your ATV Chapter 3 Read and study the Owner’s Manual carefully, and look at your ATV to memorise the location of the controls. Know Your Controls The controls shown here are typical - refer to your owners manual as they may vary from model to model) Identify these controls (if equipped): 1. Rear brake lever 2. Front brake lever 3. Rear brake lever or pedal 4. Throttle 5. Ignition Switch 6. Fuel supply valve 7. Choke (primer) 8. Clutch (on clutch models) 9. Engine stop switch 10.Gas cap/tank vent 11.Shift lever (on clutch models) 12.Starter (eg. pull, kick, electric) 13.Light on/off switch 14.Light high/low switch 15. Headlight 16. Reverse gear lever 17.
Transmission high/low lever 18. Diff lock 6 16 17 1 12 7 11 Left Handlebar Controls 1 Left view of ATV 9 18 4 10 Not shown Throttle limiter screw Steering lock Seat release lever Suspension adjustments Mounting your ATV To mount your ATV correctly: Handlebars 5 2 15 18 Set the parking brake. Grasp the handlebar with your left hand. Place your left foot on the footrest - do not step on the shift lever. Lean over, grasp the handlebar with your other hand. Swing you leg over the seat and place your foot on the other footrest. Seat yourself in a comfortable position. Keep your feet on the footrests at all time, even when the engine is not running.
Practise mounting using the controls until you can operate the con- trols without looking at them. Dismounting your ATV To dismount your ATV correctly: Set parking brake. Stop engine using engine stop switch. Turn off ignition, fuel valve and vent cap (if present). Follow the steps for mounting in reverse order. Checking Your ATV A pre-ride inspection of your ATV’s mechanical condition is important to minimalise the chance of injury or being stranded, as well as to ensure the long- term enjoyment of your ATV. Remember, you can ride farther in an hour than you can walk in a day. Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure the ATV is in safe operating condition.
Follow the inspection and maintenance procedures described in your owner’s manual. Pay special attention to warn- ings in your manual and on all labels on the ATV. Never modify an ATV through improper installation or use of accessories. All parts and accessories added to an ATV should be genuine or equivalent compo- nents designed for use on that particular ATV, and should be installed and used properly. If you have questions, consult an authorised ATV dealer. Right Handlebar Controls 3 Right view of ATV Tyre pressure is an important part of the T-CLOC pre-ride check 8 8 13 14